Category Wellness & Lifestyle

High Cholesterol Health Risks
by Tommy Smith

I was only 32 years old when my doctor told me that I had high cholesterol. To my surprise, he even wanted me to start cholesterol medication to slow down my natural production of harmful cholesterol. It took me 5… Continue Reading →

No Cupcakes for Me!
by Dagmar Voracek

With my daughter’s birthday (7) approaching in a couple of days, I asked her if she’d like to bring cupcakes to her ballet class and share with her friends. (My daughter is a bit unusual child when it comes to… Continue Reading →

Your Thyroid and You
by Tommy Smith

My family has a history of thyroid problems, combined with my ex-wife’s introduction and treatment of hyperthyroidism, I’ve been around for quite a bit of experiences when it comes to you and your thyroid. Your thyroid is responsible for the… Continue Reading →

Tomboy
by Dagmar Voracek

When I brought my daughter for her well-being check-up, I knew the pediatrician would ask about her bruised up legs. To my surprise, she didn’t mention them and instead, she told my daughter good job for playing outdoors! Then she… Continue Reading →

Is There Lead in Your Chocolate?
by Tommy Smith

Oh the sweetness of dark chocolate and strawberries. But are we in danger of lead poisoning when partaking in our favorite sweet treat? There has been an increase in news coverage and reports of our chocolate containing amounts of lead…. Continue Reading →

The Importance of Stretching
by Tommy Smith

Growing up I was always fascinated with martial arts. To see someone doing a full split, while round housing his or her opponent seemed super human to me as a kid. And while I’ll admit to many hours of stretching,… Continue Reading →

Bowl-A-Thon
by Dagmar Voracek

Feeds 4-6 2 Cups of Grains (rice, barley, quinoa…) 2 Packages of Organic Chicken Meat Greek Yogurt 1 clove of garlic (minced) Dried Cilantro or Parsley Bread Crumbs Coconut Oil for Frying 1 Red Tomato 6 Yellow Cherry Tomatoes 1-2… Continue Reading →

The Importance of Proper Posture
by Tommy Smith

I remember growing up in grade school and at some point, there was a big school meeting where everyone stood in line while waiting for their turn with the back doctor. They measured you, weighed you, put some weird metal… Continue Reading →

Scandal Du Jour
by Dagmar Voracek

It was my dream to go to Paris since I was a young teenager. Few years ago my dream finally came true! Thanks to my work and a huge amount of luck I made it to Charles De Gaulle Airport… Continue Reading →

Understanding Genetically Modified Organisms
by Tommy Smith

Genetically modified organisms, or GMO, is often called the “bad word” of the food industry. So how do you know if you are buying food that has been genetically altered? What are the facts about these overgrown monstrosities? And how… Continue Reading →

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