View the print-ready version of this recipe. Every parent needs a delicious soft pretzel recipe in their baking arsenal, as they make a fun rainy day baking project for kids of all ages (just prepare for a bit of mess in the kitchen!). My kids absolutely love these homemade soft pretzels—they are slightly sweet, buttery,…
3 Tips for Fat Loss to Help Tone Body Shape
Unlike those living in the time of the Tang Dynasty, which adored overweight women, people nowadays usually equate “thin” with beauty and want a toned body shape. So how do you lose excess body fat and improve your shape? Japanese experts on dieting and fitness recommend three kinds of fat-loss methods that may help you….
Make This Pork Chow Mein at Home in About 15 Minutes
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service On a recent visit to a Chinese restaurant, I noticed chow mein on the menu. It’s a traditional Chinese dish that sometimes takes a back seat to lo mein. Both are noodle dishes. Chow mein noodles are crisp and served with a light sauce. Lo mein noodles are…
Snooze Alert: Sleeping Your Way to Better Mental Health–Part II
How well did you sleep last night? The question goes to the heart of how to measure your sleep quality. If you haven’t already, I invite you to shift your attention away from the number of hours you sleep and instead learn to gauge the quality of your slumber. Once you explore several dimensions of…
Here’s Why Your Home Gets so Dusty and What to Do About It
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution When it comes to spring cleaning, the No. 1 enemy of the home is dirty and difficult to remove—and it’s everywhere. That enemy is, of course, dust. And it begs the question: Why do homes get so dusty? “Household dust is a complex matrix of components including dust…
White Pass, Washington, Has the Slopes Less Traveled
The sun was just coming up bright orange over Yakima, Washington, when my friends and I packed up the car and headed out for a day of skiing at one of the region’s most beautiful and lesser-known destinations—the White Pass Ski Area. And while prestige ski meccas such as Aspen, Park City and Vail offer…
The Various Costs of Dying
As a culture, we don’t like to talk about death. Even though it’s the destination we all share, regardless of our beliefs, most of us prefer not to think about it. Unfortunately, this aversion leaves most of us unprepared for death when it arrives, making things harder for the loved ones left to manage our…
Advanced Cancer Does Not Mean the End of Life, Ancient Therapy Can Inhibit Tumor Spread
Tumors have become a common abnormality in modern day society. While many cancerous tumors have reached an advanced stage by the time they are discovered, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has become a viable treatment option. Ruan Ailian, a registered traditional Chinese medicine practitioner in Hong Kong, references the program “100 Ways to Treat 100 Diseases”…
The First Things You Do in the Morning Can Fight Depression
Just as they will the common cold, a majority of people will experience depression at some point in their lifetimes. While depression is uncomfortable, there are some things that people can do in the morning to reduce symptoms. Soak Yourself in Sunlight Sunlight exposure is a great way to start one’s day. Not only can…
[Coming Soon] Can Our Brains Change? | The Dr. Monti Show
Health is key to success in the world. But sadly, most of us are not getting the right health information to live our best lives—to really thrive, to think with precision, to feel energized as we face the world each day, and to be free of illness. Health used to be what the field of…
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