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Bones, Health, #GivingTuesday and Soup

2026-09-14T05:26:23-06:00

I am a volunteer for American Bone Health because I feel that bone health is not top of mind for the individual let alone our standard healthcare provider and this really needs to change. Today

Bones, Health, #GivingTuesday and Soup2026-09-14T05:26:23-06:00

Why intermittent fasting can be a powerful tool for your health

2026-09-14T03:27:54-06:00

Intermittent fasting has been trending for quite some time now. Is it simply hype or is there science to back up the grandiose claims of weight loss and improved overall health? Before we get into

Why intermittent fasting can be a powerful tool for your health2026-09-14T03:27:54-06:00

Day 2 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-09-14T01:40:27-06:00

Minestrone Soup is warming and hearty. Change up the veggies to meet the season, you tastes or what you have on hand. Add beans for a complete one bowl meal. Buon appetito!

Day 2 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2026-09-14T01:40:27-06:00

Day 26 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2026-09-14T01:19:49-06:00

Still rolling with the breakfast soup theme today...here is something totally different and super easy. Either one should be able to get the rest of the house onboard. Today we have Raw Apple Cauliflower Soup.

Day 26 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2026-09-14T01:19:49-06:00

I Don’t Have Time To Stretch

2026-09-14T00:58:25-06:00

I say this, and my husband does too. But really when I stop and think about it, this is just not true. There are so many ways to work stretching into our days. Here are

I Don’t Have Time To Stretch2026-09-14T00:58:25-06:00

Day 7 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-09-13T22:19:14-06:00

OK, not technically soup, but a necessary element for all soups: Stock. Every once in awhile you may run out of stock and do not have time to make some. Here are 3 quick "stock"

Day 7 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2026-09-13T22:19:14-06:00

Exercise is more than a walk in the park…

2026-09-13T20:49:55-06:00

…and this is great news as it gives us so many opportunities for adding movement to our lives. I hope you like the following suggestions and look forward to your great ideas for fitting in

Exercise is more than a walk in the park…2026-09-13T20:49:55-06:00

New Year, New You?

2026-09-13T18:56:32-06:00

Happy New Year! Many times, we start the new year by making resolutions for a new and improved version of ourselves – a Melissa 5.0 in my case. But maybe we do not really want

New Year, New You?2026-09-13T18:56:32-06:00

March Is Nutrition Month

2026-09-13T17:33:51-06:00

Looking forward to spring and all of the wonderful produce that it brings, I cannot think of a better month for nutrition month. And to celebrate, we are kicking off the month with...rhubarb? Yes, rhubarb!

March Is Nutrition Month2026-09-13T17:33:51-06:00