What will you be doing the weekend of May 5th-6th? I will be joining forces with thousands of folks to walk in the Washington DC Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. This will be an amazing tour of America’s capital along with our country’s most treasured monuments and every step will help take us closer to [...]
Did you know that antioxidants can help to protect your body? Antioxidants are natural protective molecules that can be found, thanks to Mother Nature, in many fruits. Antioxidants help protect our bodies from free radicals, which damage the body and the body’s DNA. Having enough of these ‘magic’ antioxidants is something we should all ensure. [...]
Although a forecast of rain had been given, not one drop fell in Canterbury Park, a wonderfully chosen site for S.O.F.I.A.’s “Walk Against Domestic Violence” held on the morning of September 10, 2011 in Montclair, New Jersey. Volunteers, consisting of friends, family and colleagues arrived early to prepare for the much anticipated event with vigor [...]
Living in a fast-paced, needed it yesterday world can rob us of the energy our bodies need to perform. As we age, our energy levels decrease and we feel more and more tired. Luckily, there are ways to increase your energy supply. Here are five suggestions that should help you be more alert and active: [...]
Dealing with the Aftermath of Obesity Obesity has become a growing problem affecting a wide range of individuals from every walk of life – different backgrounds, geographic areas, ages and genders. Even more astounding than the sheer number of people affected, is the fact that obesity is no longer just close to home. Additionally, the [...]
The battle against cancer gained a lot of local momentum June 3rd and 4th when 800 people participated in the 16th annual Relay For Life of Howard County at Hammond High School. The Relay was an overnight event to celebrate cancer survivorship and raise money for the American Cancer Society. This year’s Relay raised $190,000 [...]
If there’s one thing all humans share, it’s the predicament of aging skin. We all want to look younger and healthier, and we’re all fighting the effects of time. What isn’t identical in each of us is the rate at which aging progresses. According to scientists, there are three sources which dictate how our skin [...]
“A Coach, Mentor or Teacher” … sometimes it’s just what we need. Just like some of you, I would prefer to eat healthier, look better, with support and encouragement, and basically to improve my quality of life with diet, exercise and to stay on course. To empower me with the “I can do it attitude”. [...]
Ever wonder how the participants on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars are able to look so radiant? No, it’s not the six hours a day they spend practicing the Mambo or the high-end makeup artists that we’re referencing. It’s the revolutionary skin care treatments of the Galvanic Spa. At least that’s what Karina Smirnoff is [...]
Written by: Erin O’Connell Peiffer So Spring has sprung and it is a great time to take charge of your heart health. It is a time of renewal and growth. Heart disease is the leading cause of death of women in the U.S. Almost every minute, a woman in the U.S. dies from heart disease. [...]
