At one time, it was believed that people with arthritis should rest their joints but we now know that this is not the case. In fact, regular physical activity can actually help improve function, mobility and provide pain relief. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and lupus can all...
Much controversy exists about whether the foods you eat or do not eat affect symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. No evidence has shown particular foods will stop rheumatoid arthritis from getting worse. However, some studies have shown short term improvement in symptoms with certain foods. These...
The occasional creek and pop of your joints may not hurt. However, not everyone is so fortunate. For Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, let's talk joint health and decode joint supplements. Nutrients in Joint Health All nutrients are...
Grilling and Summer Food Safety Summer is officially here! And if you haven't already gotten your grill out, you should consider doing so. Grilling is a great way to keep the kitchen cool and enjoy the many wonderful foods summer has to offer. Whether you are grilling meat, poultry...
According the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), between 2009 and 2013, local fire departments responded to an average of 8,900 home fires a year, involving grills, hibachis or barbecues. In addition to property damage, these fires also contributed to hundreds of injuries and an average...
You know what they say… "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach"…meaning a woman can make a man love her by cooking him good meals. Whether this is true or not, I believe that cooking a meal for someone is an act of love but what if you can't even boil a pot of water?! Although this can...
Alright men, listen up! (Or ladies, pass this post along to the men in your life.) June is Men's Health Month and a time to encourage men to take charge of their health. Food choices are a way to tip the scales – positive or negative – in health. As...
In yesterday's blog post we learned that May is National Osteoporosis Month, today we will talk about how making healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent or delay the onset of osteoporosis. Making healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent or delay the onset of osteoporosis....
Did you know that throughout life you are continually losing and rebuilding bone tissue? In fact, children make new bone at a substantially greater rate, compared to adults. This is because during childhood and adolescence, much more bone is being built than lost, as their bones are growing in both...
May is American Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is the fifth main cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. Would you recognize the symptoms of a stroke? Sudden difficulty moving your arms or legs, confusion, dizziness, headache, difficulty speaking, or...
