Family Fitness: Benefits Beyond the Body

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.  This is a great time to look and see if you and your family are living up to the recommendations to exercise for one hour each day.  I know, everybody is very busy these days. It takes time to drive our kids to all of those sporting [...]

Delicious and Healthy Apricot Bars

The start of fall has me getting back on the school schedule. One of my duties is to find healthy snacks to pack in the lunch box or to offer for a quick breakfast when we are running just a little bit late in the morning. I read the other day about the healing benefits [...]

Generation OVER WEIGHT!!

The Overweight Generation   The first National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month was proclaimed in September 2010 and endorsed again by President Obama this year.  Public Health experts describe the childhood obesity epidemic as one of the greatest health and economic challenges of the 21st century.  Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has called for personal responsibility. Public [...]

Can Perfume Cause Birth Defects?

There has been talk among some scientists over the years that phthalates may be linked to reduced sperm, DNA damage, and hormonal changes. You may ask, “What are Phthalates?” Phthalates are chemicals added to shower curtains, rubber ducks and toys, air fresheners, cosmetics, perfumes, and the list goes on and on. They help cosmetics and [...]