The weather is starting to warm up across North America–and there’s a lot to love about that. But with the melting snow and the rising temperatures comes yard work, and a lot of it. You’ve got to get rid of any leaves that were left behind under the first snowfall, clip branches that were broken […]
Mind & Body
How to Plan a Garden
Even if there’s still snow on your lawn, now is the time to start thinking about your garden. A plot full of fresh veggies and beautiful flowers is not as far away as it might seem right now–and for green thumbs that’s a good thing and a source of stress. Gardening is rewarding for your […]
3 Ways to Beat Daylight Savings Time
Daylight savings time has been around for about 100 years, but the controversy still exists today. It can take your internal clock a bit of time to readjust to the switch–even when it’s just an hour. If you have children, you know that DST can be even harder because it messes with their bedtimes and […]
3 Great Supplements for Healthy Travel
So many things about travel are great: escaping bad weather, seeing new places, trying new foods, experiencing new cultures and traditions. But we could do without traveler’s diarrhea, jet lag, sore stomachs, lost sleep, and other side effects of travel. Good planning can help you have a great vacation, and of course it’s important to […]
5 Key Nutrients for Healthy Winter Skin
Winter plays havoc on your skin under the best of circumstances–but with the extreme cold much of North America is dealing with, things are even worse. Nasty winter weather can mean dry skin, tight skin, irritated skin, windburned skin…the list is long and depressing. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to protect and […]
Healthy Travel for Spring Break
Ice storms, huge snowfalls, weather cold enough for Arctic owls…with the winter we’re having, a trip somewhere warm – or at least somewhere with epic skiing – for spring break sounds like heaven. But it can quickly turn sour if you encounter health problems along the way, whether it’s a flu you’ve picked up on […]