Recently one of my girlfriends complained that she was suffering from frequent insomnia. Between being unemployed, searching for a new job and helping care for her father with dementia, she was a tangle of nerves that wouldn’t shut-off. I suggested she try melatonin. I told her I have been taking it for years and it […]
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Doctor’s Orders: More Outdoor Time For Kids
Here is an excerpt from an article by Sharol Nelson-Embry about the importance of kids spending time out in nature. As an outdoor girl, mom, former special education teacher, outdoor writer and soon-to-be personal trainer, I agree with everything she says. It’s time to make time for ourselves and the next generation in the great […]
Simple strategies help manage sleep problems
If you are a “good sleeper,” lucky you! Some of us start thinking too much the minute our weary heads hit the pillow. As a result, we just don’t get enough shut-eye. Because sleep problems greatly affect our health and well-being, let’s look at some typical sleep concerns and a few strategies for racking up […]