7 Ways You Can De-Stress

7 Ways You Can De-Stress

“I’m so stressed out!”  How many times do you catch yourself saying it–or even thinking it?  We do live in a fast-paced, high-stress world. Stress can be caused by a demanding job, financial struggles, overwork, new responsibilities, and much...
Why High Stress Levels Are Dangerous

Why High Stress Levels Are Dangerous

Summer is usually seen as a relatively stress-free time.  Vacations, weekends out of town, and an overall slower pace of life can lower stress levels. Stress can be caused by sudden changes in your life–pleasant or unpleasant.  Having a baby, moving to a new...
7 Benefits of Reading

7 Benefits of Reading

Before I began my first job as a teenager, my summers were filled with reading.  Since both my parents love to read, it was natural for me to read as well.  Each summer I read about thirty books of considerable length.  High school and college were filled with...
5 Toxic Items in Your Kitchen

5 Toxic Items in Your Kitchen

    When you think of being healthy, you probably think of eating fruits and vegetables as well as exercising.  Both of those are vital to every one.However, your healthy food can be contaminated by the method of storing or cooking it. Toxins are not just in your...