Health and Fitness

One of the best kept secrets during the summer months in Johnson County are local CSAs. CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a system of food distribution that is based on relationships between local farmers and consumers. The basic idea...

I have worn makeup for the last twenty-two years. I started at age fourteen with a whole array of products–foundation, concealer, pressed powder, eyeshadow, blush, an eyelash curler, mascara. Beauty "tips and tricks" from magazines and books were consulted...

At first I was disappointed. A few weeks ago I realized I wouldn't be able to join my husband and daughters when they planned a visit to our hometown. My husband had a weekend of golfing planned, and my daughters were going to...

In January I shared with all of you my New Year's Resolution to lose the baby weight.  I had recently had my third baby in 5 years and after gaining 55 lbs during my pregnancy, the weight was just not...

Since 1924, the American Heart Association has highlighted February as American Heart Month. In 1964, Lyndon B. Johnson was the first president to issue a proclamation declaring American Heart Month. February is both Heart Health Awareness Month and Congenital...

I am a dietitian. A dietitian according to Webster’s Dictionary is defined as: “a person whose job is to give people advice about what to eat in order to be healthy.” I know just about everything you need to...

    I was given the opportunity to sample a six pack of Body Armor Super Drink-Superior Hydration.  It deserves to be said in a super-hero-announcer voice!!       I am no scientist, nor am I a nutritionist/dietician, however, I am a...

For three months I faked it. I smiled, went to work, played with the kids, visited with friends, went to football games and spent quiet nights binge-watching House of Cards with my hubby. My life was blessed, I had everything I ever...

During our second month living as expats in Madrid, we were faced with our first experience with socialized healthcare. When living in the States we often heard that socialized care meant long wait times, mediocre to bad doctors, and...

I would like to take a minute to dedicate this article to the amazing nurses and hospital staff at St. Luke’s Birthing Center, as well as Dr. Orr and Dr. Pickering of OB GYN Specialists in Cedar Rapids. My husband...