heart disease

An Apple a Day Really Does Keep the Doctor Away

This time of year, I love to go the cider mill. Peace settles in as I bask in the warm sunshine while we enjoy walking the grounds while eating apples, cinnamon doughnuts and the best treat ever, apple cider! My adult son who now lives in the desert of NV recently came home for a friend’s wedding. On Read More

Relaxation Through Massage and Other Means Impacts Heart Health

February is heart month Massage is a caring gift that fits most people’s values and budgets. It’s heart month! It is a good time to remind everyone about the seriousness of heart disease and its prevention. Relaxation and heart health  A range of techniques including massage, relaxing music, guided relaxation, meditation, conscious breathing and yoga Read More

What You Need To Know About Being in the Sun and Sunscreen

Sunlight eases pain, boosts mood, improves health According to the Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, sunlight can ease pain in surgical patients. Bright light also appears to stimulate production of serotonin, which is associated with improved mood and sunlight can also decrease pain from other conditions, such as arthritis. Protects against disease Research shows that sunlight Read More