Guest Post by Charlotte Walker Zinc is undoubtedly a vital element within our bodies, as it helps to make new cells and enzymes and helps us to process the fat, protein and carbohydrates in our foods. Whilst zinc can also be found in the environment, in today’s blog post, we investigate the most common sources of … Continue reading Common sources of zinc in the diet→
By Rebecca Jones With obesity reaching epic proportions in America many people are trying to find alternatives to traditional exercise. For those of us that haven’t enjoyed working out since Richard Simmons was all the rage in the 80’s there is a new workout craze that is as fun as it is effective. Zumba was … Continue reading Zumba: Jazzercise for the New Millennium→
By Rebecca Jones While vaccines are something most of us forget about as soon as we are old enough to vote there are many preventable diseases that can affect us later in life if we do not continue to get vaccinated. Here are 6 diseases that you should talk to your doctor about and see … Continue reading What You Need to Know about Adult Vaccinations→
By Rebecca Jones It’s the 4th of July again and while for some of us that means a quiet weekend with friends and family it can also be one of the most dangerous holidays of the year. From BBQ’s to fire workers to a full weekend of sun and alcohol it is all too easy … Continue reading Tips for Having a Safe 4th of July→
By Rebecca Jones If you find yourself running on empty by 2 o’clock every afternoon chances are you aren’t fueling up properly throughout the day. The proper balance of healthy fats, protein and carbohydrates is essential to keep your energy up and your blood sugar level. Try these tips for getting the maximum power from … Continue reading Eating for Energy→
By Rebecca Jones In many ways we are still charting unknown territory when it comes to our cultural feelings about sexting. From a harmless adult past time to criminal cases of child pornography public sentiment has run the gamut on this hot button topic and in light of the recent Anthony Weiner scandal it’s probably … Continue reading Sexting and Modern Day Courtship: Is it a do or a don’t?→
By Rebecca Jones With summer quickly approaching it’s more important than ever to stay hydrated. Whether you just came from the gym or from a long day at the beach it’s essential that you replace the fluids you sweat out during the day. Unfortunately sometimes water just doesn’t satiate the way you hope it will … Continue reading Surprising Water Substitutes That Will Keep You Hydrated→
By Rebecca Jones As the media works itself into a frenzy over the Shriver/Schwarzenegger split we find ourselves once again drawn into the debate about why powerful men seem so much more likely to cheat. Not that politicians or movies stars have a monopoly on the infidelity market but it seems that either they are far … Continue reading Why Men of Power Can’t Stop Cheating→
By Rebecca Jones Between the demands of work, the hassles of our daily grind and the days that fly by before we know what hits us it often seems that “not tonight dear” is quickly becoming replaced with “not this month.” That doesn’t mean that we have to roll over and accept as inevitable that … Continue reading 8 Secrets for Improving Your Sex Life→
The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers The average container ship can carry about 4,500 containers. This blog was viewed about 14,000 times in 2010. If each view were a shipping … Continue reading 2010 in review→