This time of year it seems that everyone has sniffles, watery eyes, and some nasal congestion. But is it just a cold or could it be allergies? So far this winter, I seemed to have a constant sinus infection. However, when I talked with my doctor she suggested it may be allergies. I couldn’t recall ever having allergies when I was younger – could I really have them now?.. [More]

All of this technology is supposed to be making our lives easier, right? But maybe sometimes we’re getting too much of a good thing. Cell phones, pagers, internet, e-mail, Wi-Fi almost everywhere – you name it! All of this technology is meant to help us to be more efficient in our daily lives so we can have some “me time”. But is that what is really happening?.. [More]

When I was younger, my grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. As a child, I didn’t fully know what was going on; I just assumed that my grandma lost all her memories. Now that I have gotten older and understand the disease better, I wanted to share my knowledge with those who might be struggling to understand and help someone living with Alzheimer’s... [More]

It’s that time of year for dry skin! I bought some really good lotion the other day - Nivea Intensive Moisturizing Lotion. Love it! Not too greasy, not too watery. Of course, that’s just what works for me – everyone is different! Most over the counter products and some small lifestyle changes, like drinking more water, can relieve normal dry skin. But how do you know when it’s time to see a doctor because of dry skin?.. [More]

With all of the cold weather we have been dealing with in western Wisconsin lately, I’ve been really looking for some great healthy meals to help warm me up. This slow cooker salsa chicken recipe really hit the spot!.. [More]

I’ll admit it. I’m a fair weather fan of, well, weather. When it’s warm and sunny I love to get outside and exercise. But in the winter, when it’s cold, wet, icy and often dark, I prefer to take my workouts indoors. When I’m at the gym I no longer have the beauty of nature to entertain myself as I run, so I have turned to music... [More]

Have you heard of the term “diabetic neuropathy”? I was visiting one of my friends this weekend and he has diabetes. While we were watching a movie I noticed him looking at his feet and asked him what he was doing. He explained that because he had diabetes he has to check for signs of nerve damage and his doctor told him his legs and feet are the most vulnerable... [More]

There are a lot of things to be careful about during the cold winter months - getting sick, getting enough exercise, overeating during the holidays and careful driving on icy roads. One thing that is commonly forgotten about is carbon monoxide poisoning... [More]

Without a doubt, there are barriers that keep us from being active and achieving all of the health benefits that come with physical activity. Barriers (also known as excuses) that are common include not enough time, too lazy, no money for a gym membership, fear of hurting yourself, can’t see the benefits right away and many others. So let’s tackle a few of them... [More]