5 Benefits of Early Rising

5 Benefits of Early Rising

  “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”  – Benjamin Franklin Waking up later in the day can cause stress, tardiness, lack of focus, and a general feeling of being “behind.”  If you want to have more...
3 Times Your Immune System Is under Attack

3 Times Your Immune System Is under Attack

Sometimes it is easy to get caught off guard and to become ill.  If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know I emphasize the importance of avoiding illness rather than reacting when you become ill.  While you may not be able to avoid every time of illness,...
7 Tips to Manage Your Weight

7 Tips to Manage Your Weight

Disclaimer:  I am not a doctor or nurse.  Please consult with your doctor before making changes to your diet or exercise program.   While focusing solely on your weight is not healthy, it is important to manage your weight properly.  Instead of doing fad diets, it is...
5 Tips to Reduce Wasted Food in Your Kitchen

5 Tips to Reduce Wasted Food in Your Kitchen

During my childhood, I had a pastor had grown up in the Great Depression.  He often mentioned that his parents would have nothing on their plates at meal times.  When the children would ask why their parents had nothing to eat, the parents would tell them not to worry...
7 Tips to Rest When You Cannot Travel

7 Tips to Rest When You Cannot Travel

Rest is vital to every person.  We all get to a point where we need rest.  It may be after a loved one’s long battle with a terminal illness; after a stressful period of time at work; or after a stressful period of work at home with renovations, extra projects,...
3 Signs of a Weak Immune System

3 Signs of a Weak Immune System

Did you know that your immune system is important all year long?  In the fall and winter, a strong immune system may help you to avoid colds, flus, and viruses.  In the spring, the fluctuating temperatures are tough on your immune system.  In the summer, your immune...