Wellness Articles

What is a Healthy Weight for Children and Teens?

What is a Healthy Weight for Children and Teens?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number used to help determine a healthy weight for children and teens. It is important to monitor children’s weight in order to avoid health problems now and in the future.

Exercise and Hydration: Water or Sports Drinks?

Exercise and Hydration: Water or Sports Drinks?

Is it a thirst quencher? Is it a mineral replacement program? Or is water just better? In this article, neon-colored sports drinks go toe to toe with water.

Sedation Dentistry for People with Cerebral Palsy

Sedation Dentistry for People with Cerebral Palsy

Getting dental work done when you have cerebral palsy can be very difficult. Fortunately, sedation dentistry allows cerebral palsy patients to maintain their oral hygiene.

Athletic Supplements - Protein: Building Blocks of Muscle

Athletic Supplements - Protein: Building Blocks of Muscle

A number of athletes, professional and amateur alike, use supplements with the hopes of increasing results. What are they buying and what do they do? We’ll take a brief look at what these athletic potions involve.

Fad Diets Teens Should Avoid

Fad Diets Teens Should Avoid

Many teens will diet whether they need to or not. The following fad diets can be dangerous to their overall health and should be avoided at all cost.

Healthy Exercise Tips and Goals for Teens

Healthy Exercise Tips and Goals for Teens

Exercise is important for people of all ages. Unfortunately, it isn't always popular among teenagers. Here are some exercise tips to help get teens moving, and help them establish a healthy exercise routine.

How to Reduce Air Pollutants at Home and at Work

How to Reduce Air Pollutants at Home and at Work

The average home contains more air pollutants than the air outdoors. Find out how to reduce these air pollutants in your home and work place with the addition of certain plants, air filters, and a strict no-smoking policy.

Easy Home Remedies for Summer

Easy Home Remedies for Summer

Summer skin treatment doesn't have to cost a fortune. Try some of these simple and easy home remedies for summer to keep your skin healthy and looking great.

The Health Benefits of Lavender

The Health Benefits of Lavender

Lavender essential oils have long been used in natural supplements and aromatherapy both alone and in mixtures. Keep reading to find out the health benefits of lavender.

Decoding Spring Produce: Peaches - The Juicy Jewel of the Season

Decoding Spring Produce: Peaches - The Juicy Jewel of the Season

Fruit enthusiasts wait for this time of year for one reason: Peaches. With the warm temperatures of the late spring and early summer, peaches are at their best.

Natural Stress Relief Tips

Natural Stress Relief Tips

Part of comprehensive stress management is learning some natural stress relief methods. Natural stress management can be both complementary to medicinal methods and used alone. This article covers some stress management methods to consider.

What are Diet Teas and How Do They Work?

What are Diet Teas and How Do They Work?

Can you sip your way to weight loss success? It sounds too good to be true, but there are a number of teas like this on the market. Read on for a closer look at diet teas and how they work.

Decoding Spring Produce: Strawberries - Strawberry Believer

Decoding Spring Produce: Strawberries - Strawberry Believer

Strawberries are sweet, seductive fruits. These juicy wonders are packed with vitamins, flavor, and different possibilities. Here is nutritional information on strawberries along with some tasty recipes.

Common Summer Ailments and Prevention Tips

Common Summer Ailments and Prevention Tips

The summer is a time for fun in the sun, but if you are not careful the sun can be dangerous. Learn more about common summer ailments and how they can be prevented.

Decoding Spring Produce: Grapes - Graper Expectations

Decoding Spring Produce: Grapes - Graper Expectations

Everyone loves the red and green clusters of grapes. Are there other ways to eat them than just off the vine? It’s springtime and we’ve got some spring recipes involving grapes that can liven up your meals.