A Spoonful of Sugar
Why is sugar such a big concern of doctors, dietitians, and fitness trainers? Ask any diabetic and they will tell you how bad they feel when their blood sugar is out of control. There are approximately 17 million Americans with some form of diabetes and approximately 6 million of them are unaware that it affects […]
The Benefits of Massage Therapy
What can be better than a really good massage? Massage therapy has to be one of life’s unspoken but most luxurious pleasures, right up there with the perfect cup of tea. Ok, maybe you like coffee, but you get the idea. Massage therapy has been a part of major medicine for centuries and it’s easy […]
Sports Drinks: Benefits and Issues
It is summertime in Ohio along with most of the world. In North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and other parts of the world major sporting events from triathlons, marathons, the Tour de France, to professional baseball, soccer, to even the Olympics, many events will be played during these warmer months. At these major events, professional […]
Self-Acceptance
Beach season is right around the corner. We all love the Summer months. The sun is shining. We get baseball, cookouts, and good times. Who doesn’t enjoy that? But if there’s one thing we can all agree that we don’t enjoy, it’s having to get ready for beach season. Now I know there are people […]
Giving up the Grind
The Case for Giving up the Grind Keep grinding. Keep hustling. Sleep when you’re dead. We’ve all heard these trite pithy life mantras about working harder than others. The dream being sold is that if you work hard enough, harder than others, that you too can have it all. There’s an idea I’ve never really […]
Enjoy Spring With SARTA
Spring is around the corner and SARTA is coming down the road with a bus load of neat features that make public transit a great way to shake off the winter blues. If you’re aching to hit the great outdoors, our affordable fixed routes make traveling to parks, bike trails, jogging paths, baseball diamonds and […]
Five Steps to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
Is it me or do most resolutions not make it past February 1st? Every year, without fail, I make plans to hit the gym on January 1st and by the 15th, I’ve lost steam. I either push myself too hard and get hurt or I don’t push enough and lose interest. This year is going […]
I Lost 90 Pounds
My apologies if this sounds like a gimmicky weight loss sales pitch, but I lost 90 pounds and you can too. A year ago, I never could have anticipated writing those words, just like many other adults. I saw my weight steadily creep up after my son was born until about a year ago when […]
21 Days is a Myth
Ask someone how long it takes to establish a new habit and 21 days is frequently mentioned. This number is confidently spoken, not questioned, and believed to be true for everyone. After hearing it so often, I decided to investigate where this number came from to see if there is truth behind this infamous number […]
Optimize Your Sleep
Optimize Your Sleep: Leave the (blue) light off What do you do before you go to bed? Most often, I find the answer revolves around checking email, mindlessly scrolling on social media, and watching the latest television series. This latenight screen time could be costing you a great night’s sleep. The culprit causing your sleep […]
Be Thankful for the Small Things
The average Joe does not usually get a chance to celebrate. We get stuck in our routine and we forget to be thankful and celebrate the small things. Finding a few bucks in your wallet. Getting a nice note from your spouse. No matter what it is, it’s important to remember the little victories. Holidays […]
Antioxidants and Why You Need More of Them
As you walk through the grocery store and pass aisle upon aisle of food you might recall past conversations where those foods came up. Some of those conversations might have been educational or noteworthy, like when someone might comment, “Oh, you should eat that because it has….” Others might have been more of a warning […]