by Lisa Egan | Feb 11, 2020
An extensive body of research shows that chocolate provides significant health benefits. And, we know that cannabidiol (more commonly known as CBD) possesses tremendous therapeutic value. Don’t worry – these “edibles” won’t get you high...
by Lisa Egan | Aug 15, 2019
Stress is a normal part of life. We all experience it at times, no matter how much we may try to avoid it. At best, stress can interfere with your happiness and productivity and at worst, it can disrupt your entire life. Not only can stress be unpleasant, but it can...
by Lisa Egan | Jul 26, 2019
How do you deal with challenging experiences? Do you allow failures to interfere with the pursuit of your goals? Or, do you see adversity as an opportunity for growth and positive change? Do you bounce back? Or do you fall apart? In other words, are you resilient? In...
by Lisa Egan | Jun 11, 2019
Fire pits are becoming quite the popular backyard feature and it isn’t hard to see why. Who doesn’t like the idea of cozy nights spent around the warmth of a glowing fire with family and friends? As well, making a delicious dinner on the fire pit is a great way...
by Lisa Egan | Jun 4, 2019
Summer is nearly here. The kids will be out of school soon, and you and your family will finally get some much-needed vacation time. If you are planning a trip, it can be easy to get caught up in details about all of the exciting places you are going to visit,...
by Lisa Egan | May 30, 2019
Adding a fire pit to your backyard means you can enjoy more time outside, year-round. Who doesn’t like the idea of cozy nights spent around a glowing fire with family and friends – and s’mores? While sitting around an outside fire over conjures up...
by Lisa Egan | May 16, 2019
“When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love …” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Natural disasters. Economic downturns. Personal financial problems. Civil unrest. Crime. You are likely at least somewhat...
by Lisa Egan | May 2, 2019
The use of plants for healing purposes goes back centuries and forms the origin of much of modern medicine. While natural remedies have always widely been in use, their popularity is increasing as people seek safer, more gentle alternatives to pharmaceutical...
by Lisa Egan | May 1, 2019
Fermented foods like kimchi, kefir, and kombucha are widely available and wildly popular these days. There are good reasons for that – they provide some impressive health benefits. Fermentation originated as a food preservation method and means to produce...
by Lisa Egan | Apr 24, 2019
The use of plants for healing purposes goes back centuries and forms the origin of much of modern medicine. While natural remedies have always widely been in use, their popularity is increasing as people seek safer, more gentle alternatives to pharmaceutical...
by Lisa Egan | Apr 22, 2019
Oats are a popular pantry staple, and for good reason: They are affordable, easy to store, and versatile. Packed with protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, thiamine, iron, and beta-glucan (which may help regulate blood sugar), oats are a true nutritional powerhouse....
by Lisa Egan | Apr 8, 2019
What is happiness? Ask several people this question (including yourself), and you will likely get a wide variety of answers. While it plays an important role in our lives, researchers have yet to agree on a definition or framework for happiness because it is hard to...
