Tag: Lifestyle

The Babe, Bird, and Bitter Rivalry: 7 Interesting Notes About Colorado’s Seven Falls

By Seth Boster From The Gazette Seven Falls, Colorado’s so-called “Grandest Mile of Scenery,” will celebrate 140 years as a tourist attraction when it opens for the season in March. Here are seven things you may or may not know about the natural wonder: Visitors ascend a set of 224 steps to the top of…


Corn Chowder

View the print-ready version of this recipe. I doubt you’ve ever tasted Corn Chowder as packed full of flavor as this recipe! It’s absolutely delicious, and slightly unique with addition of green chiles and a hint of smokiness from chipotle peppers in adobe. It’s to die for; I know you’re going to love it! How…


5 Causes of Sleep Disorders Plus Healthy Ways to Improve Slumber

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder affecting memory and concentration. It can make you sleepy during the day, and also increases the risk of many diseases. What are the causes of insomnia and how can sleep be improved? Sleep is critical for overall health—good sleep improves brain performance, mood, and physical well-being. In an April…


4 Health Benefits of Black Fungus

Black fungus is an edible wild mushroom and a popular culinary ingredient in Asian cuisine. It is smooth and tender, and packed with health benefits. It’s rich in antioxidants and abundant in protein, iron, calcium, and B vitamins. Every 100 grams of black fungus has 6.5 grams of dietary fiber, as well as plant water-soluble…


10 Tips to Find Storage Solutions

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Whether it’s a small closet, large pantry or linen closet you want to keep tidy, organization is key to maximizing space and productivity. One philosophy that works: Everything should have a place, and be in place. But what is the best way to achieve this sense of functionality…


Heal Your Gut Microbiome With the GAPS Diet

River Yeo was a nursing student when she first recognized red flags in her health including joint pain, constant exhaustion, brain fog, skin irritation, and headaches. She eliminated gluten from her diet with modest results. Still seeking answers, she came across Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride’s book “Gut and Psychology Syndrome.” Called the GAPS diet, it’s a…


A Tropical Stay in Soufriere, St. Lucia

It was mid-August and too hot to think about snow when my husband suggested a tropical getaway for the following winter, but he was spot-on. We began to look at maps and finally decided St. Lucia was the place—a less-visited island where we would find plenty to see and do. One of the first things…


Mullein: Popular ‘Weed’ for COVID Lung, Many Other Conditions

Mullein is often viewed as a weed, an unwanted guest. Mullein’s intimidating size (it can grow to be 11 feet tall in its second year) makes it misunderstood. It is easiest to identify it in the late summer and fall when the tall flowering stalks are visible. However, mullein is more beneficial than it looks….


What Are Some Jobs I Shouldn’t Skip?

By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Some jobs around your home make you more comfortable; others fix what is broken. But some of the most important ones are maintenance tasks, the work that stops problems before they happen, or at least prevents little problems from becoming big ones. Not all these tasks may…


Contracting COVID-19 Accelerates Organ Aging, 3 Medicinal Soups Nourish the Heart, Kidneys, and Brain

The pandemic wreaked havoc during the last three years, and many feel that their health has deteriorated since recovering from COVID-19. Common complaints include frequent cough, greater susceptibility to colds, loose stools, getting tired easily, memory loss, and sleep disorders. Studies have found that infection with COVID-19 can accelerate the aging of organs such as…