Archive for 2014
Blueberry Ginger Smoothie
From Eat Your Vegetables: Bold Recipes For the Single Cook by Joe Yonan As ginger lovers looking for a new recipe to use our freshly picked blueberries, this was perfect!…
Read MoreBlueberry Banana Bread – including a gluten-free option
From foodnetwork.com Here’s one more recipe that we found in an attempt to use our freshly picked blueberries. It came out so moist, mostly thanks to our plump berries and…
Read MoreJuly Is National Blueberry Month
I often wonder who declares these reasons for celebration, but in any case, July is the peak of blueberry harvesting. These berries are one of the few fruits that are…
Read MoreExercising Outside the Box
A few weeks ago I was asked if I wanted to participate in a Hockey Moms hockey program. Believe it or not, there were no criteria for inclusion. I gave…
Read MoreStrengthen! Sweat! Stretch!
It is mentally and physically difficult to get conditioned after a prolonged break from exercise. Your body feels foreign in that it is more weak, tired and slow than you…
Read MoreIs It Snoring? Or Is It Sleep Apnea??
Loud snoring isn’t just a nuisance, it can be a significant health issue. About half the time, it predicts the presence of sleep apnea, in which the snorer stops breathing…
Read MoreHow to Take the “Lag” out of Jet Lag
Have you ever suffered from jet lag? It can be miserable—sleepless nights and severe fatigue during daytime hours when you are supposed to be wide eyed and ready to take…
Read MoreMore June Health News: OTC Acne Treatment, Adolescence and Indoor Tanning, Probiotics, Aspirin and Pancreatic Cancer.
1. FDA Warning on OTC Acne Medications: Many teenagers I see as patients have been using various over-the-counter (OTC) topical acne medications such as lotions, gels, cleansing pads, face washes,…
Read MoreMonitoring Cardiovascular Exercise Intensity
A fantastic way to ensure you are getting the greatest benefit from your cardio exercise is to use a heart rate monitor. If you are still working on building exercise…
Read MoreThe Air Is Thinner Up There — What Does That Mean?!
Each year in the United States 30 million people travel to altitudes above 6500 feet to ski, hike, marvel at the scenery or just relax. Nature’s beauty at that altitude…
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