School has resumed, the weather is cooling down, and fall will be here shortly. I am thrilled because fall is my favorite season. Although I love the cooler weather and colorful leaves, I do not like flu season. One way to avoid illness is by keeping your home...
“I’m too tired to exercise,” you may think after a long day of working or taking care of your family. That is what your mind tells you, yet if you take time to exercise, you will be surprised at how much better you will feel. Exercise does not need...
“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...
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...
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...
Home should and can be a haven when the good air quality greets you as you return from work or errands. Often, though, the air quality is compromised knowingly and unknowingly. What are the consequences of poor air quality? Illness, allergies, headaches, fatigue, and...
