A little over ten years ago I contracted the flesh eating bacteria, the same disease that Aimee Copeland and a couple other people around the country happen to be recovering from right now. Suffice it to say, my experience was nothing short of a living nightmare. ...
For some people, swearing off dairy because of lactose intolerance is about as effective as a college freshman swearing off alcohol after a night of a few too many. After the aches and pains have gone away, suddenly indulging in a latte doesn't seem like that bad of...
A wedding. The beach vacation. Summer. A marathon. The holidays. A class reunion. Next week. Next month. Next year. Frustration over not hitting a goal fitness level, goal weight or any other goal related to diet and exercise is usually pointless, and a waste of our...
So you’re on the run, and don’t have time to sit down for a meal. Not ideal, but it happens. If you’re working long hours, caught up with the kids, or just busy running errands, meal time can creep up on you. Don’t cave to unhealthy convenience foods. Stock your...
Some people need to eat more protein than others. If you're stressed, working out more, or just have a lot on your plate, you probably need significantly more protein in your diet than your neighbor. Everyone can benefit from some form of interval training. Intervals...
Last week my daughter came down with strep throat....for the second time in three weeks. While I'm all for the "wait and see" approach before rushing to the doctor for a round of antibiotics, both times the back of her mouth looked like someone dotted it with a red...
