Wellness for Life

Blame it on capitalism, rise in population, our war-headed government, or simply indoctrinating marketing, fact stays the same that most of us spend a major part of our lives working for materialistic wonders, without giving any heed to our physical and mental wellbeing. Although many of us are able to fulfill our materialistic ambitions, the success usually comes at a substantial price. The never-ending struggle of today’s fast paced lifestyle leaves us completely drained out on many...Read Full Story

Are you interested in learning more about planting an environmental landscape to help create a healthier planet? Would you like to decrease your monthly yard cleaning costs, reduce the cost of heating or cooling a large space, all while spending less time mowing the lawn? By taking the time to create a healthy intelligent landscape design you can reduce water and air pollution while improving the overall health of the planet, it's people and our wildlife.   To see some startling facts...Read Full Story

Saco Mix ‘n Drink, Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk, (makes 40 quarts), 8-Pound Box Contains dry milk in a 40 quarts box Free from fat and contains less cholesterol Dairy fresh and contains nutrition of fresh milk A good source of calcium and reduces the risk of osteoporosis in old people Made from pasteurized milk Fortified with Vitamins A & D. Fat Free! rich in calcium. Makes 40 quarts (= 10 gallons). Only 80 calories per 8 oz serving. One of nature’s most perfect foods. Mix’n...Read Full Story

Fortified with Vitamins A & D. Fat Free! rich in calcium. Makes 40 quarts (= 10 gallons). Only 80 calories per 8 oz serving. One of nature's most perfect foods. Mix'n Drink is one the best sources of calcium there is - with virtually half the calories, none of the fat, and all of the naturally-good, dairy-fresh flavor and nutrition of fresh, whole milk! Choose Mix'n Drink to: increase calcium! (Teen and adult women never outgrow their need for calcium, and Mix'n Drink is a rich source of...Read Full Story

No matter what healthy goal we may be trying to achieve, anticipating how we will feel when we have to put the plan into action can be a difficult obstacle to overcome. We are often “gung ho” when we decide to make a change, but then reality hits—the alarm goes off, and we actually have to put on our tennis shoes and go out for a run. Or the party begins and we have to decide to only eat the one piece of cake we planned instead of sampling the whole buffet. Or our friends are smoking at the...Read Full Story

Choosing a healthier lifestyle can have an impact on our ability to fight infection, or at least cope better with the illness that winter brings. Nutrition It is known that malnourished individuals are at higher risk of infectious disease due to an inadequate immune response. Infection then leads to inflammation and worsening nutritional status which further compromises the immune system. An adequate diet helps maintain immunity and keeps you healthy. The immune system needs such...Read Full Story

Fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals and fiber, which are essential to keeping your child healthy. Most kids need about 2 to 4 cups fruits and vegetables every day. The older they are, the more they need! Getting kids to eat their veggies and fruits can be challenging. Below are some easy ways to get your kids to increase their fruit and vegetable intake. 1. Keep it colorful Challenge your younger children to try fruits and vegetables of different colors. Make it a...Read Full Story

Calcium supplements can provide the body with an essential mineral that helps to build and support bones and teeth. Calcium in the most plentiful mineral in the human body with nearly 99% of it found in teeth and bones. Calcium capsules can also offer support to specific bodily functions like blood clotting, muscle contraction, enzyme activity, the transmittal of nerve impulses and the release of certain hormones. The suggested amount of calcium a person should consume each day either through...Read Full Story