Maintaining your home and the various appliances helps them last longer, saving you money, but can also benefit your health. You might first think of your air conditioner/heating system, or your refrigerator and vacuum cleaner needing maintenance such as filter changes, but your water supply and filtration systems need attention too. In fact, your water …
Time is Running Out! Open Enrollment ends December 15, 2020!
Mentally everyone is thinking about the holidays, but physically you need to think about your health. Really, what I mean is health insurance. Do you have health insurance? Do you need health insurance? The Marketplace for health insurance open enrollment ends on Dec. 15, 2020 for this enrollment period. This means that your window of …
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No Gym, No Problem: Part II
Way back in 2018, I wrote a blog post about exercising or being physically active outside. I had been talking to some friends about how expensive gym memberships could be and thought people might enjoy some information about how beneficial (and free!) it can be to get moving outdoors! I am still a big fan …
There’s a Filter For That
Water makes up at least 60% of our bodies and it is essential for our organs to function properly. Therefore, it makes sense to drink quality water free of harmful contaminants. Where do we start? First - know your water quality.You can do this by reviewing your supplier’s annual Consumer Confidence Report or test your …
Everyday Contaminants Affecting Water Quality
Consider the multitude of chemicals that we use daily – beauty products, cleaners, cosmetics, over the counter and prescription drugs, fire retardants, food packaging, flame-retardants, hormones, nutraceuticals, pesticides, petroleum products, sunscreens, and stain repellents and numerous others. What happens to all these chemicals when they are washed down household drains or breakdown in municipal waste …
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Conserving Water is a Win-Win Practice
Whether you are on a public water source or private well, conserving water not only saves you money, but also helps protect the environment.
Indoor Air Quality and COVID
New research shows that the six-foot distance may actually not be adequate to prevent exposure in indoor settings.
A Family Routine for Your Child’s Well-Being
Research suggests that children may gain security and positive well-being out of the spontaneous moments of being together. Those moments can happen during ordinary, daily routines such as doing chores together. Family routines are an important part of coping with challenging situations.
Home Maintenance for Your Health
Maintaining your home and appliances helps them last longer, perform better, and keep their value. However, did you know following maintenance practices is also good for your family’s health?
Bottled or Tap
In today’s more health conscious society, we know we should stay hydrated and aim for drinking at least eight 12-ounce glasses per day, but have you ever stopped to think what type of water you should be drinking? Is tap better than bottled?