Every spring the Environmental Working Group (EWG) creates the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen produce list. The EWG is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment. These lists are based upon the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s pesticide data. The Clean Fifteen list includes the varieties of produce that contained the … Read more
For the past several years, my book club has read some of the best books on the market. During this time of social distancing due to the Coronavirus, I wanted to share my favorite picks with you. This list comprises mostly fiction books but includes a couple of nonfiction titles too. I am a health … Read more
By Susan U. Neal RN, MBA, MHS The respiratory disease Coronavirus has been around a long time, but a new strain (named COVID-19) broke out in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019. On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) characterized the Coronavirus as a pandemic. There were over 118,000 cases in 114 … Read more
Would you like to walk outside and pick fresh lettuce from your backyard? Make this scenario a reality by completing the following seven simple steps. Lettuce is easy to grow in containers as it does not require much space. It grows quickly and contains a multitude of vitamins and minerals. Spring has arrived, so it’s … Read more