One of my favorite holiday tunes has always been “The 12 Days of Christmas” and so when I found this post- I knew I had to share it with you! It’s a little long but I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did! A Partridge in a Pear Tree Forget the partridge and let’s focus on the health and nutritional benefits of pears.Did you know that one medium-sized pear contains 5.5 grams of fiber … [Read more...] about 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Health Tips
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The Health Benefits of Gratitude and How to Practice Having a Grateful Heart
Living through the Pandemic was some of the most stressful and trying of most of our lives. I’m sure that decades from now we will look back at this time with both sadness, pain, and angst. But when we look at things in perspective-we will also be able to look at this time with many positive and uplifting memories. This time of isolation has been one of personal growth and introspection for … [Read more...] about The Health Benefits of Gratitude and How to Practice Having a Grateful Heart
7 Steps to a Healthy Summer Barbecue
Summer holiday weekends are also synonymous with barbecuing for most of us, but unfortunately it’s often a time when all that’s on our menus are some fat-laden hot dogs and greasy hamburgers. However, barbecuing doesn’t have to equal unhealthy food! So I wrote a blog a few years ago which provided seven easy tips to help you enjoy the BBQ season while still eating healthy. Since it was so … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to a Healthy Summer Barbecue
Tips to Fight Off Colds and Flu
February Health Blog - Tips to Fight Off Colds and Flu this Winter Season It seems like every year around this time there is a new health scare or pandemic alert which makes many people frightened to leave their houses. This year-the Coronavirus outbreak in China has done much to create this fear and panic. And while to date, the World Health Organization (WHO) has assured us that … [Read more...] about Tips to Fight Off Colds and Flu
Great Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
by Dr. Mike Cocilovo For most of us here in the Northeast, we are right in the middle of winter when we start to ask the question, “Is It Over Yet??” For many of us, these cold, dark days can cause a type of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This can really cause a lot of problems for many folks. There are, however, some proven simple steps you can take to help … [Read more...] about Great Tips to Beat the Winter Blues