Product Reviews
A Simple Solution to Thumb Sucking
It is not unusual for babies to suck their thumbs or fingers. In fact, it is normal. But after the age of three or four, if a child has not outgrown it, it is a good idea for parents to help them break the habit. Eugene Zilber, a mechanical engineer from Matthews, NC, invented a device called ThumbGuard that helps.
Book Review: The Trans Fat Free Kitchen
Check out the new nutrition facts label on your grocery products. They all must now mention the most dangerous fat around: trans fats, also known as partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. This factor contributes heavily to heart disease in this country.
Healthy Gifts for Kids
It's no secret the current childhood obesity epidemic is due in part to the fact that children aren't getting as much physical exercise as they should. Many are spending too much time watching television or playing computer games, and not enough time outdoors riding bikes, playing games or participating in sports.
Last-minute Gifts for Health
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just a few days away. For those of you who still have some shopping to do, the Wellness Coalition has put together a list of last-minute gift ideas that have a healthy twist. These are the types of items that will long be remembered and appreciated.
Book Review: ''Saving Graces''
"Saving Graces" by Elizabeth Edwards is a gift to all women. It will inspire and educate you, as well as stir your emotions. Edwards doesn't hold back, but tells her life story with honesty and courage. Men will also enjoy reading about her life growing up as a military brat, raising her children and helping her husband during his political campaigns.
Book Review: ''The Fat Smash Diet''
Ahh...September! It’s back to school, back from vacations, and back to reality TV shows. One of my guilty pleasures is watching VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club. I can’t help loving this show. Where else can I see D-list actors shed unwanted pounds? Inspired by the return of my guilty pleasure, I’ve chosen to review The Fat Smash Diet by Dr. Ian Smith.
Heart Healthy Gifts for Your Valentine
Ah, Valentine’s Day, America’s favorite ''Hallmark Holiday.'' It’s a day to express to those you love—spouses, boyfriends, girlfriends, parents, children, family and friends—how important they are to you.
