Vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber—the good guys in the foods we want to eat. They help build our immune system, protect against heart disease, cancer, macular degeneration and age-related degeneration. So how do you know if you are getting enough of these? Think color and Follow the Rainbow! (more…)
Archive for August, 2007
What Color is Your Diet?
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007Desk-ercise: It’s Good For Your Health!
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007Are you tired of sitting at your desk throughout the day? Do you feel tension in your neck and back? Do your muscles start to feel tight and your joints become stiff? These are all tell-tale signs that you need some desk-ercise! Exercising at your desk, or desk-ercising, is an easy way to fit fitness into your busy life. A mere 15-minutes of exercise or stretching at your desk (done twice a day to meet the U.S. surgeon general recommendations) can help you feel 100% better, resulting in a happier, more productive you! Try these tips next time you start to feel bogged down by any of the symptoms listed above: (more…)
City of Houston Smoking Ordinance: What Does it Mean?
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007What does the smoking ordinance mean?
As of September 1, 2007, the City of Houston will implement a new smoking ordinance, restricting smoking in enclosed public spaces, in enclosed workplaces, in seating areas at outdoor events, in covered public transportation facilities, and within 25 feet of building entrances and exits. (more…)