Archive for December 2008

A Raw Food Diet, A Healthy Alternative

Dec 20th, 2008 | By Jessica | Category: Eating Well

If you’ve been hearing more lately about a raw food diet and wondering what it is or if it’s right for you, here are a few reasons why you should consider it.
First of all I went on a raw food diet more than nine years ago after a breast cancer diagnosis. I had multiple ailments [...]



Young Kids Twice as Likely to Get the Flu as Adults

Dec 16th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Parenting

School-age children would rather do chores, take a test or do homework than have to stay at home sick, according to the recent MedImmune Parent-Child Influenza Survey conducted by Harris Interactive.



Change in Season Gives Mom Reason for a Regular Health Check

Dec 16th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Managing Health Costs

As the weather changes and kids are in school, family schedules go from very busy to crazy. Mothers’ schedules kick into high gear, and it’s easy for women to overlook a key element of their family’s overall well-being – Mom’s health.



Eating Well As Food Prices Rise

Dec 15th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Your Healthy Outlook

Worried about your grocery tab? Rising food prices are a significant cause of concern for 73 percent of consumers, according to a recent USA Today/Gallup poll. For almost half of them, those prices have caused a hardship.



Secrets of Safe, Successful Slumber for Your Baby

Dec 15th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Parenting

It’s easy to become sleep-obsessed when you’re a new parent. Not only are you dealing with your own sleep deprivation and trying to help your baby develop a sleep routine, there’s the compelling question of just where your bundle of joy will bed down.



Add Some Spice to Your Everyday Life

Dec 15th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Your Healthy Outlook

(ARA) – Emeril Lagasse knows a thing or two when it comes to adding some flavor into life. Known for his signature big, bold flavors, Lagasse has mastered the art of cooking. With the launch of a new show on Planet Green, new episodes of “Emeril Live!” on Fine Living Network, and “Essence of Emeril” [...]



Include Life Insurance in Your ‘Must Have’ Budget

Dec 15th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Managing Health Costs

(ARA) – As you re-examine your monthly expenses to cover the escalating costs of food and fuel, it’s important to consider life insurance in your plans. While it may be tempting to think a life insurance policy is out of reach in today’s economy, it’s actually more affordable than you think — especially if you [...]



What a Top Athlete Needs to Succeed

Dec 11th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Exercise

Athletes know that it takes more than talent and dedication to get to the top. It takes a team of people who support you along the way.