The Wellness Solution
Where busy moms live happy, healthy lifestyles.
Ok, so you are trying to adhere to a healthier lifestyle…eating more veggies, choosing smaller portion sizes, cooking and eating at home instead of grabbing the to-go dinners…and it seems as though all your efforts are being thrown to the curb by your little ones, right? Do not fret because we all get there at one …
I know that this blog is to be about us mommas, but I also know that, amongst the many hats we wear, one is the hat of a caretaker! J So you should find interest in this week’s health awareness alert! It is Men’s Health Week! Actually, it’s the entire month! Being celebrated every year, …
May 13-19, 2012 is National Women’s Health Week! So how can YOU improve and maintain your health? Here are five ways!! See your doctor for a regular checkup—Here is a great chartto help you out! But always remember to know your family history, it may make all the difference…we shouldn’t always rely on our age. …
Are you tired of the word “diet”? Are you sick of the fad diets being sold to you everywhere? Do you want to just smack the next person who tries to “sell” you the latest and quickest way to lose a few pounds?!! Well, then today is YOUR day!!! National No Diet Day is an …
…and carry that health throughout GENERATIONS to come??? Well, thats actually more simple than you may think!! Read on!! DNA Protection: DNA contains the genetic code that allows the body to create new cells. When exposed to oxidative stress, DNA can become damaged, potentially altering the instructions used for cell replication. DNA damage is theorized …
My FitFab Mommas, let me remind you, it took nine months to grow our little miracles for starters! And after birth, it is such an adjustment all around and we even find it a chore to find time to use the potty!! Don’t beat yourself up! So what can you do to get the fat …
As a busy mom of two, I look for meals that are appetizing and easy to prepare. I am also an advocate for getting the family involved, too. I personally have found that by focusing on easy, fun mealtimes, my life suddenly becomes less stressful. Make it easy with colors: My recent focus has been keeping our foods …
Erewhon. What on earth!?? (thats what my friend had asked me when I texted a picture of the cereal box!! And, quite honestly that was my reaction as well when I saw that name on the inside of my Uncle Sam’s cereal box! Curiosity!! To calm the confusion, it is pronounced, “air-wahn.” And just because …
Ok, so maybe I can be gullible too! But after listening to a fabulous webinar this afternoon, I am still shocked over the little knowledge that many people have regarding foods spoiling. I did grow up watching my grandmother can tomatoes, tomato sauce, pickles (yummy butter pickles!!), and probably others that I really just cannot …
So on my journey through my dietetic internship, I have been asked to use/review the iPod while utilizing different apps that relate to the health and fitness industry. I have come across one that I really like. It was developed by Foundation Healthcare Network and is linked with http://www.healthyandfitcommunities.com/. This is a great website too, …
