10 Snacks for Your Health
“Mom! “I’m hungry!”
Makeover 2012: Fitness
Debbi Platt leads a busy life. With two college-age kids and a part-time job, she still finds the time to remain active. An accomplished martial artist (she is a second degree black belt in tae kwon do), Debbi is no stranger to hard work. However, after beating skin cancer last year, she decided to […]
Makeover 2012: Nutrition
When Northfield’s Jill Manchester asked for a nutrition makeover, her reason stood out not for being special or different. It simply described the situation so many of us find ourselves in. “As a working mom, my time is my most valuable asset,” she wrote. “Looking back, when my three kids were young, I traded […]
Get Out and Get Active, Olympic-Style
Feeling inspired by the 2012 Olympic Games? Release your inner champion with some fun, easy ways to get out and get active! Go ahead and try a new sport (I highly suggest the trampoline) or bring back those soccer skills you lost after elementary school. Most importantly, have fun with it—the gold medal isn’t everything. […]
Fresh: Elements Therapeutic Massage
Relax and unwind at Elements, the latest therapeutic massage studio in Park Ridge! Owners Ralph Epifanio and Tom Peters hosted a grand opening July 26th complete with food, friends, family and the Park Ridge Chamber board of directors and members. Elements features specialized massage therapists who customize the massage experience to meet the client’s needs […]
Buddy System Friends are Crucial to Happiness, so Hold onto those Gal Pals!
When it comes to women’s happiness, there’s nothing more likely to put a spring in your step than friendship. The research is overwhelming. Friends directly influence your stress levels, sleep habits, weight, health and even your long-term survival. Scientists and philosophers agree: social connections are the single greatest contributor to reaching that state of bliss. […]
5 Tips for Dealing with a Sugar Addiction
While a sugar addiction won’t land you in rehab, the cravings and loss of control it evokes is similar to that of a drug addiction. According to a recent study from the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs (March 2012). But without a support group such as Sugar Addicts Anonymous, how are we to cope when cravings […]
10 Health and Home Benefits of Coconut Oil
Coconuts are delectable, and beneficial for more than dessert.
