Interesting article (here) showing the current cutting edge of wearable devices, these thay monitor glucose for diabetes.   Why is this novel, or even interesting? Wearable tracking devices have been around for a long time and the idea of tracking your steps has been around the block a few...

Let’s use herbs as much as we can. Not only do they make a meal delicious they are also good for our health! This recipe was submitted by Kristy at Eckert Seamans. Thank you Kristy! You’ll Need 4-6 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 Teaspoons chicken bouillon granules 1/2 Cup...

An easy salad dressing that complements a variety of vegetables and salads.   You’ll Need 10 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoon sesame oil 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar 2 Tablespoons soy sauce 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 Tablespoon (or less sugar), we encourage you to start with less...

COVID and the Flu are very similar. They are both contagious respiratory conditions, and when you get them your symptoms are very similar. Despite this, there are important differences too. First of all, COVID seems to spread more easily than the flu, making it much more contagious. And, this...

Cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage are super foods! Enjoy this veggie in the form of sauerkraut. You’ll Need 1 Medium Cabbage (green or red) 2 Tablespoons Pickling Salt Distilled or filtered water (non-chlorinated) Directions Shred the cabbage. In a large bowl, mix shredded cabbage and salt together. Pound the cabbage mixture...

  It’s a CHALLENGE! We are asking our readers to give us their success strategies for keeping your spirits up during the covid quarantine.   Here’s where you respond. Tell us what silly, fun, relaxing, playful things you do and we’ll share it with everyone, even if YOURS is located...

We have all gone through so much over the past year, and what we are hearing from our groups is how much this confinement just wears you down and wears you out. And now, it’s January with the long dreary winter months ahead, which doesn’t help at all. So...

A perfect drink for those chilly days but works wonderfully served chilled as well. You’ll Need 4 ½ cups water 2 teaspoons loose black tea 2 cinnamon sticks 3 teaspoons of sugar Directions Boil the water, then add tea and cinnamon sticks and reduce to simmer and let go...

I know this seems like such a long schlog of neverending lockdowns and quarantine procedures to manage this pandemic. But there may be good news on the horizon.  This article from WebMD says that, if we focus on us getting our vaccinations through the spring and summer, we could...

Crockpots can be your personal chef while you have to get your work done.You’ll Need 1 ½ pounds ground beef ½ cup chopped celery ½ cup chopped mushrooms ¾ cup chopped onion 1 bay leaf 2 Tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika...