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Now that the Easter holiday is over, have you noticed an increase on the scale when you step on? In 2011, Americans consumed 7 billion pounds of Easter candy. There are almost 90 million chocolate easter bunnies produced each year.  A typical 5 oz. milk chocolate bunny contains approximately 170 calories, 99 calories are from fat, 63 calories from carbohydrates, and 8 calories from protein.  That is from one bunny and most people consume several at once. The other favorite candy at Easter is Jelly Belly jellybeans. There are 4 calories per jellybean and the serving size is typically 25. That … [Read more...] about The Aftermath of Easter – Are you ready to hop onto a scale?

Now that the warmer temperatures are upon us, most people take the opportunity to go outside to enjoy the warm rays of sunshine. For many spring time is the time to tend to the gardens and the neglected landscaping. Property landscaping is a great way to get some physical exercise, however many individuals end up hurting themselves from their weekend projects. The gardening tasks at hand are usually plentiful and people try to fix their entire yard in one weekend. Here are some helpful hints to tackle your landscaping needs: 1. Prioritize your projects and assign one project per weekday or … [Read more...] about Has Spring sprung your vertebrae?

February is the month known for celebrating things from the heart, however do you know if your heart is at risk? The American Heart Association claims that nearly 2400 Americans die from cardiovascular disease every day. It appears that cardiovascular disease has become an imminent problem in our society. As the obesity rates continue to rise, the risk of cardiovascular heart disease increases as well. The good news is that there are steps a person can take to reduce the risk of cardiovascular heart disease. I have listed a few below, of course before taking any action always consult with your … [Read more...] about Can your heart survive the month of February??

We all welcome the start of 2012 and looking forward to a new year with the possibilities of it being better than the year before. Most individuals talk about their New Year's resolutions a few days leading up to the change of the year and have the good intentions of following through with what they set out to accomplish. Some very goal-oriented individuals write down their resolutions because putting them down on paper or on a computer makes them more permanent. Usually a day or two after the change of the year, most people have broken their resolutions.  Then people continue their normal … [Read more...] about New Year ……New you …..have you broken your New Year’s resolutions yet?

Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins that a person can worry about. Vitamin D is responsible for in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in food. A Vitamin D deficiency can be extremely detrimental to an individual by negatively affecting the development and growth of cells, bones, teeth and hormonal balance. The symptoms affect both the nervous system and the immune system. A deficiency can occur when there is an insufficient amount of sun exposure which can cause the body's inability to absorb Vitamin D or there is no presence of food sources containing the vitamin. Also, if … [Read more...] about Vitamin D deficiency = Problems

  Thanksgiving is that special holiday where everyone gathers together to enjoy a large meal and for some a day of football with the family. Why is it most people end up taking a short nap on Thanksgiving? Is it the tryptophan in the turkey that puts us to sleep? Is it the warm environment combined with a stomach bursting with food? It could be the combination of both. Wouldn't it be great to actual be able to enjoy Thanksgiving without stuffing ourselves with several thousand calories? I thought it might be helpful if I gave you some solutions to surviving the holiday meals. 1. Make … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving…….giving some thanks to a smaller waistline