by Pamela Bofferding | Aug 15, 2016
Ask any parent what happens when their kids don’t get enough sleep and they will likely regale you with stories of tantrums and tears, bad attitudes and arguments. We know that sleep is extremely important, but recent medical guidelines have shown just how critical...
by Pamela Bofferding | Aug 13, 2016
When we go on vacation, my family almost always chooses to stay in a house or apartment rental instead of a hotel room. We like having additional space, the cost is usually more reasonable, and most of all, we like to cook our own meals. Buying groceries and using...
by Pamela Bofferding | Aug 12, 2016
Recently, federal officials approved a plan to release millions of genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys with the hopes of suppressing Zika-carrying mosquitos. As you’ve probably heard by now, Zika fever (also known as Zika virus disease and simply Zika)...
by Pamela Bofferding | Aug 9, 2016
Lemons are such a versatile fruit—especially for summer time foods. They’re great squeezed over fresh fish, mixed into iced tea, or as an accompaniment to your favorite cocktail. Lemon trees are very pretty to look at and they are among the easiest citrus fruits to...
by Pamela Bofferding | Aug 7, 2016
We all know how critical sleep is in our lives and we’ve all suffered from the occasional restless night. You’re probably aware that caffeine and alcohol can affect your ability to get a good night’s sleep, but there are also several other medications you might not be...
by Pamela Bofferding | Aug 6, 2016
A few years ago my family of four packed up our household and moved across the country. We made the drive in our car while our belongings were hauled in a moving truck. We arrived to our new house with little more than some clothes in our suitcases, the kids’ favorite...
by Pamela Bofferding | Jul 28, 2016
You’ve definitely heard of endorphins, the feel-good hormones that are released during physical activity. And you’ve probably heard about the head-clearing benefits of meditation, how being mindful can help to combat stress and anxiety. But what you may not have heard...
by Pamela Bofferding | Jul 27, 2016
There’s a lot of hype surrounding medium chain triglycerides (or MCT). In fact, there are claims that MCT oil feeds your brain and jumpstarts your metabolism, but there’s no getting around the fact that MCT oil is a man-made supplement. Medium chain fatty acids no...
by Pamela Bofferding | Jul 24, 2016
Black gold is a nitrogen and potassium-rich product that improves soil structure, increases plant yield, and has even been known to improve the taste of fruits and vegetables grown with it. It doesn’t require wasteful packaging and it’s made without chemicals or other...
by Pamela Bofferding | Jul 21, 2016
Pineapples are delicious and nutritious—they’re great when used in smoothies, muffins, or baked goods (find even more recipes here). They provide 105% of your daily value of Vitamin C, they’re high in Manganese and Thiamin, and studies have shown that three servings...
by Pamela Bofferding | Jul 20, 2016
Coconut oil is everywhere—you’ve probably read about its uses in lifestyle magazines, in recipes and in holistic medicine articles. You might already know that coconut oil is an antifungal great for curing athlete’s foot and for use in treating head lice, but what you...
by Pamela Bofferding | Jul 18, 2016
Low-carb, higher fat/protein diets are nothing new in mainstream culture–chances are you’ve heard of the Atkins Diet or Protein Power or some other version of these weight loss plans. These diets are at their core high-fat, low-carb Keto Diets or KDs, so called...
