Gluten-free lifestyle may not boost heart health
If you don’t have celiac disease, your heart won’t get a boost from going gluten free, according to a new study. The gluten-free lifestyle is crucial for people with celiac disease. For them, eating wheat, barley, and rye triggers the body to attack the small intestine, causing inflammation and leading to malnutrition and gastrointestinal distress. […]
Be a good neighbor on Halloween
Many people enjoy handing out candy to their little visitors on Halloween. To make sure your visiting trick-or-treaters stay safe in your yard: Clear away lawn equipment and any clutter from the yard, walkways, and steps so kids don’t trip over them. If you have lighted jack-o’-lanterns, position them far enough away from where kids […]
How to enjoy better air quality
Fall is a glorious time of year. The weather is getting a bit cooler and the days a bit shorter. If you are like most Americans, your family is spending more time indoors as the outdoor activities of summer wind down. That’s why right now is a great time to think about your indoor air […]
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 4 slices bacon Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, spinach, feta cheese, and garlic until well blended. […]
Be prepared when disaster strikes
No part of the country is immune to natural or man-made disasters. During September, the Department of Homeland Security joins with national, state, and local agencies to encourage Americans to prepare their homes for disasters of all kinds. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), engaging citizens in disaster preparedness is a critical first […]
Ways to stay healthy with a desk job
Physical inactivity, especially sitting for long periods, has been linked to increased mortality rates second only to smoking, according to research from the American College of Sports Medicine. For those that reported sitting for more than 23 hours per week combined, there was a 64 percent greater chance of dying from cardiovascular disease than those […]
Don’t Forget Grandparents Day
Each year, the second Sunday in September is recognized as Grandparents Day. This year, it’s on the 10th. It’s the time to give them a card or gift, to visit, or to call them on the telephone. For adult grandchildren, grandparents can be great sources of information. They’ve lived life and learned many things. Their […]
Moneywise
Financial Wellness Benefit Although more than 80 percent of employers have plans to offer financial wellness benefits, many employees are not taking advantage of the opportunities they present, according to Forbes. These programs provide services like one-on-one coaching, workshops, webcasts, and online support discussion groups to help provide direction for workers at every stage of […]
Do You Have Wrinkles?
Occasionally, we get calls from clients who have wrinkles or ripples in their carpet. Sometimes it is in a fairly new carpet that has had little traffic. Other times it is an older carpet that developed ripples over time. So what causes these unsightly conditions, and can they be fixed? WRINKLES are usually seen in […]
Grilled Marinated Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 lemon, juiced 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached skewers Directions: In a mixing bowl, […]