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Posts by Janet Valenty
Like it or not, we live in a society that promotes superficial, unrealistic beauty ideals. That’s both good news and bad. The good news is that such a perspective creates lots of choices that can help you be your most healthy, best self. The bad news is that some people take it too far and try to conform to beauty ideals that are truly unrealistic and may actually harm their relationships, financial...
3/19/2015 7:00:00 AM
Pets...benefit or burden? Both, I guess, but does the advantage of having a pet and all that means outweigh the effort that it takes to make the relationship work? We baby boomers are getting older, no surprise there, but the surprise to many of us is that many of us are living alone. Huge changes. Perhaps loss of a spouse, financial constraints or health issues.A pet to share one’s life can create...
3/13/2015 7:00:00 AM
"Healthy" food choices sure are a big topic these days. So many choices...Choices create problems because food is more than nourishment; it plays a huge part in our sense of daily enjoyment. The problem seems to be rooted in our sense of smell and taste buds that apparently have a direct link to our brains and emotions.There's plenty of information out there that informs us what to eat and what not...
3/9/2015 7:00:00 AM
Great weekend. Uh oh. It's Monday!Late nights, too little sleep, indulging in too much good stuff (not all of it healthy), and maybe, just maybe getting a little over-served? You can make a few simple changes to avoid the dreaded brain fog and keep your life and work on-track.Although it helps, you don't have to give up your weekend fun or become a party pooper to cut the brain fog. Sure you could...
2/21/2015 10:00:00 PM
Okay, I like an evening glass of good red wine or the occasional martini, so you have to know I got a kick about writing this title. But alas, that's not what this article is about.No, this article is about something else entirely… actually it's about something that I have to admit I thought I'd be kicking and screaming before I would agree to drink this stuff.Just so you know where I'm coming from:...
1/15/2015 8:00:00 AM
There are many reasons you should purchase organic products at the grocery store. Foods with a USDA Organic label are not grown with chemical pesticides, genetically modified or treated with sewage or petroleum-based pesticides. We have the best intentions at the grocery store, but ultimately it comes down to a question of cost. Many families cannot afford to purchase all organic produce. However,...
1/5/2015 10:00:00 PM
When choosing a dry cleaner, many people make a choice based on location, convenience, or cost. While important, there are other factors to be considered that might be more critical, especially for those who are concerned about the impact of dry cleaning on the environment or on our health. The dry cleaning services who use less toxic methods are often referred to as “Green Dry Cleaners." How Can...
11/12/2014 8:00:00 AM
At first blush, it would seem our society deplores competition, except in sports. Even that is being watered down at the youth level as participation awards gain more traction over actual improvement in the skills of the sport. But look a bit deeper, and you may be surprised to discover that competition is not only widespread in almost all aspects of living, but indeed, quite healthy. Let's lightly...
11/4/2014 8:00:00 AM
In these days of super-sized menus, this excess of food may be increasing obesity rates while decreasing overall life span. In these days of super-sized menus, this excess of food may be increasing obesity rates while decreasing overall life span. Nutritionists and dieting experts who claim that eating five or six smaller meals throughout the day are not helping to correct the balance. When it comes...
10/6/2014 7:00:00 AM
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