Losing Weight Takes Guts

Losing weight is way more complicated that it should be, because it involves many more elements than it should. In a perfect world, losing weight would be tied to the amount you eat or how often you exercise. However, it’s tied to emotions, misconceptions, how you were raised, and so many other factors and attitudes, […]

Truth About Bottled Water

Part of the search for personal development is a search for the truth.  As the saying goes, “The truth shall set you free.”  When it comes to bottled water, the truth will set your wallet, your mind and the environment free.
Here are some truths and some tips on bottled water:

In 2003, Americans spent $7 billion […]

7 Tips to Improve Your Health

Good people aren’t selfish, they care for others, give to others and put everyone else higher on their list of priorities. But, when it comes to health, the list should be the other way around.
If you want to be able to take care of your family, your aging parents, your employees and so on, […]

What Would Al Gore Say About Your Environment

Al Gore, the grand wizard of environmental consciousness, has some advice about your environment. He doesn’t just want to talk about the trees in your yard or the coffee beans from Kenya you bought last year, he wants to talk about your total environment.
I drive a hybrid. Tipper and I got a Lexus hybrid. […]

Don’t Believe the Hype About MRSA

Guard your children; stay at home, MRSA is on the prowl! Recent headlines would lead us to think we’re doomed. The media loves stark, scary headlines. That’s how they get our attention. But, could it be true? Should we be afraid?
Missing from these stories are important facts. For instance they don’t report that that MRSA […]

Tips for Avoiding Food Poisoning This Holiday Season

With so many recent food recalls for E. coli and Salmonella, ranging from Topps meat to Banquet pot pies to Totino’s pizzas, you may be more concerned than usual this holiday season about helping your family avoid food poisoning. Some tips:
Don’t let kids eat raw eggs when baking holiday treats.
Kids love to eat raw […]

HIV Testing– HOWTO and My Personal Experience

Thursday, I was going through my morning routine. I turned the Today show as usual and the segment was about World AIDS Day. Magic Johnson and his wife Cookie were the guests. He talked about his illness, the ability to stay healthy, how it has affected his life, and his fight to […]