chicken and vegetable stew

    Published On: November 28, 2017By 0.7 min read

    Ingredients • 3-4 large chicken breasts • 1 full head of cauliflower • 2 cups of carrots • 1 bunch of celery (about 6-8 stalks)chopped • 2 zucchini chopped • [...]

    You can’t outrun your microbes: how exercise affects your gut

    Published On: November 28, 2017By 3.3 min read

    Writer: Dr. William B. Miller Jr. Prebiotic and probiotic supplements can help when you push yourself too far. Millions of Americans are serious about fitness because of its benefits. It [...]

    Rock stars

    Published On: November 28, 2017By 4.3 min read

    Writer: Chris Gerbasi Photo: Fred Lopez Artist’s colorful paintings of dogs on stones raise awareness for pet adoption. ___________________________________________________________________________ In the 1970s, as a novelty gag, people kept “pet rocks” [...]

    Not ‘the most wonderful time of the year’

    Published On: November 28, 2017By 4.1 min read

     An estimated 40 million Americans are plagued by excessive anxiety and their fears can intensify at Christmastime. Story: Theresa Campbell A high school teacher, wife, and mother of three boys, [...]

    Sexy, sculpted arms in time for holiday dress season

    Published On: November 28, 2017By 4.1 min read

    Writer: Sloane Davis We usually think of summer as the time to bare ourselves in bathing suits and tank tops, but the holidays are approaching and we will be dressing [...]

    Homegrown for the holidays

    Published On: November 1, 2017By 4.8 min read

    Cutting down your own Christmas tree can be a Florida tradition, too. Story: Chris Gerbasi In the North, many families carry on the tradition of trudging into the woods and [...]

    Slow cooker pulled pork with citrus and bacon

    Published On: November 1, 2017By 0.5 min read

      Ingredients 5 pounds bone-in pastured Boston butt 2 tablespoons Himalayan sea salt 1 orange, lemon, and lime zest and juice 2-4 strips thick-cut pastured bacon 1 box of gluten-free [...]

    The agony of obesity

    Published On: October 1, 2017By 9.4 min read

    Writer: Leigh Neely Photos: Fred Lopez Obesity is an epidemic, and for the people who fight it, it’s a huge battle. The number of obese Americans began rising steadily in [...]

    When eating protein becomes deadly

    Published On: October 1, 2017By 4 min read

    Writer: Joy Stephenson-Laws Fitness fanatics, crash-dieters may want to test for urea cycle disorder. Meegan Hefford was a 25-year-old bodybuilder competitor and mother of two. She seemed to be the [...]

    Where do you get your health information?

    Published On: October 1, 2017By 4.3 min read

    Writer: Richard T. Bosshardt, M.D., FACS In this technologic age, doctors remain the best source of medical advice. What should I eat? What supplements should I take? How much exercise [...]

    Increase workplace wellness to decrease workplace violence

    Published On: October 1, 2017By 3.6 min read

    Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD The recent killings in Orlando of five people by a disgruntled former employee is a tragic reminder that workplace violence remains a real and increasing threat to [...]

    Super Simple Salmon

    Published On: October 1, 2017By 0.4 min read

    Ingredients: 4 (4-6oz) Pieces of Wild Caught Salmon 4 tsps. Dill ½ Fresh Lemon 1 tbs Olive Oil Pepper Salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Place salmon on either [...]

    Small amounts but necessary

    Published On: October 1, 2017By 4.2 min read

    Writer: Franz Gliederer, MD, MPH, and Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD (Proactive Health Labs) Don’t overlook trace minerals. Like vitamins, minerals are nutrients you receive from food to nourish your body. There [...]

    The top 20 Health and Wellness Professionals

    Published On: September 1, 2017By 9.7 min read

    No. 1: Dr. Richard T. Bosshardt Plastic surgeon Passion: I love the artistic and technical challenges of plastic surgery. While many operations in other specialties are “lifesaving,” many in my [...]

    Dilly Tuna Stuffed Bell Pepper

    Published On: September 1, 2017By 0.6 min read

    Ingredients: 4 red, orange, or yellow bell peppers Coconut, avocado, or grapeseed oil 4 4-oz. cans/bags of tuna Dill weed Mayo Dijon mustard Paprika Directions:  Heat oven to 375 degrees. [...]