I am having a love-hate relationship with my cell phone. Somehow, I don't think I am alone. While there is no question that cell phones are literally life-savers, they are also murderers and that scares me, terribly. Why does progress have to take us so many steps backwards? I have an iPhone and I love the convenience it affords me. Though I am sure I will never use … [Read more...] about Cell Phone Safety
Archives for February 2010
A Prescription for Good Health
So by now you probably know I am not a big fan of going to doctors or taking medications...I AM a big fan of being proactive in maintaining good health/wellness. For me, the foods I consume and the exercises I do, are all part of a prescription for wellness. When I read that an apple a day can ward off Alzheimer's, I make a point of trying to eat that apple. This morning I … [Read more...] about A Prescription for Good Health
Un-break the Children’s Hearts or Thank You, Michelle!
I sat and watched a good part of First Lady, Michelle Obama, speak about her biggest campaign, to date, and I cried. "Let's move," launched this past Tuesday and is aimed at conquering childhood obesity, in one generation! This means that children born today, could reach adulthood at a healthy weight. Currently, one in three United States children are considered obese or … [Read more...] about Un-break the Children’s Hearts or Thank You, Michelle!
Mom is Always Right
From my desktop "MOM" calendar... "Eat breakfast before you leave the house!" WHY THIS IS TRUE: Breakfast is a critical time to take in important nutrients such as fiber, calcium, protein and fruit. Again and again, studies show that people who don't eat breakfast are more likely to become obese and develop heart disease--and die younger! "An apple a day keep the … [Read more...] about Mom is Always Right
Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
la-lalala-la-la-la-la-la.........la-la-la-la-la-la-lala...don't worry, be happy... Are you singing? Are you smiling? Are you HAPPY? Nothing new, but yesterday's Sun-Sentinel ran a page 2 article reported by Maria Cheng of the Associated Press about the connection between healthy hearts and happiness. We all know we that by not smoking, eating right and exercising, we … [Read more...] about Don’t Worry, Be Happy!