Easy Tip For Sitting Comfortably In Long Meetings

Is it just me or are meetings getting longer and longer?! Or, maybe it’s just that I am so used to moving all day that I find it difficult to sit for long periods. Well, whatever the reason you may be having pain when sitting for long periods, here’s a simple tip that will help…

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Is Your Sunscreen Safe?

My daughter was home over the weekend. We had such a great time. I love when she is around! When she arrived, she emptied out a bag with some items she had purchased for the weekend that include one of the most highly poisonous sunscreens on the market! I couldn’t believe it! How do these…

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Neck and Shoulder Injuries On The Rise

Countless people have come in to see me with shoulder problems lately. Some have injured themselves doing push ups or plank, so let’s look at the correct way to do those, as well as some exercises that can improve range of motion, strengthen shoulders, and release the tension that often causes those muscles to tighten…

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Organic PESTICIDES?!

Can that be true? I did some research and what I found was a surprise to me and will most likely be to you as well. Have a seat, because there is no simple answer here and I will do my best to inform you of my findings.   First, organic means that farmers cannot…

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Biking, Hiking and Gardening?

I’m still outside working in my garden, planting more this week! Believe it or not, we had a frost last week here in good ol’ New England! We hope Mother Nature is done with that now (fingers crossed…). One thing I notice about gardening is that no matter how much I love it, the older…

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Bicycles Are Battling Cancer Again!

Bicycles Battling Cancer is an all day fundraising event in Massachusetts that’s coming up on June 7th. If you like to ride, there are several options – you don’t need to do the 100 miles that my friend Ned does. If you can add a donation, we appreciate your help. We all have lost relatives…

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Are There Any Foods That Contain Vitamin D?

It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who’s been waiting for this sunshine and warmth! All living things need the sun to survive, and most humans also need sunshine to simply feel good. On a sunny day, we are much more likely to get outside in nature and enjoy all that Mother Nature…

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Yummy Bean Salad For Extra Fiber

None of us get enough fiber in our diets these days. Here’s a delicious recipe to remedy that! Easy Bean Salad Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cooked or canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 ½ cups cooked or canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 ½ cups cooked or canned black eyed peas, rinsed and…

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