Spring and summer bring optimal sunshine for creating a perfect garden.  Studies show that spending time outside and working with the earth bring added benefits of happiness and improved mood.  Why is that? When we dig our hands in the earth, we connect to minerals that are only found within […]

Sunshine has been so rare these days that the upcoming sunny weather has us planning for outdoor activities.  Vitamin D is one of the benefits of being outside in the sunshine and is important for our health.  Studies show that it helps us live longer since those with higher blood […]

Acupuncture has been used in China for fertility and is now often prescribed by fertility specialists in conjunction with IVF.  But, what are the factors that contribute to fertility, and what things should you know in order to help your chances of conceiving?  For a woman, having a healthy weight […]

Summer is closer than we think here in the northwest, but because we don’t see so much sun doesn’t mean that sunscreen shouldn’t be a part of our summer.  Exploring new trails to hike, running outside in the bright morning sun, and camping are all part of enjoying the warmer […]