Why Losing a Dog Can Be Harder Than Losing a Relative or Friend
Frank T. McAndrew, Knox College Recently, my wife and I went through one of the more excruciating experiences of our lives – the euthanasia of our beloved dog, Murphy. I remember making eye contact with Murphy moments before she took her last breath – she flashed me a look that was an endearing blend of […]
So Your Kids Want a Treehouse?
What child doesn’t want a treehouse? Treehouses have been part of many childhoods; where dreams and wishes are created, frustrations and anxieties are eased, and the soothing feeling of being hidden amongst lush foliage high above the ground is one of the best feelings a child can have. Why, even adults want treehouses these days. […]
If Your Dog Has Trust Issues – You May Be Causing It!
Does your dog trust you? The thought is incomprehensible to any pet parent as dogs are the last creatures you’d think to have trust issues. Why, they’re happily grovelling doormats! They’re not man’s best friend for nothing. Their world practically revolves around their humans. They love – and trust us – no matter what. Or do they always? A recent […]
Sweet Obsession – The Bitter Side of Sugar
My family has been beset with substance abuse! Not of the narcotic or the alcohol variety but one that’s in every kitchen – it’s sugar! It’s a silent killer. It’s within reach of your children. And it can be bought over the counter! We know its effect on the waistline because we can see it. […]
The Epidemic Accelerates!
Look down. What do you see? Statistically, at least one out of every nine of you are going to be looking at clear evidence of obesity. Ladies, for you, it’s one out of every seven! No, I’m not talking about ‘a couple of extra pounds’, I’m talking about obesity! It gets worse… 1 in 40 of […]
The Treatment for Prostrate Cancer Just Got Better, Cheaper and Faster!
One in every seven men will get prostrate cancer. In America, there is one death from prostrate cancer every 19 minutes and a new diagnosis every 2.4 minutes of every day of the year! Prostrate cancer is the most common form of cancer yet is one of the hardest to treat. The problem is that the […]
Food for Thought… the Dirty Secrets of the Food Processing Industry
We all want to eat well. We especially want our children to get the best possible nutritional value, in the least harmful way, from their food. In my home, we focus on home prepared meals most days of the month. We do it for taste as well as nutrition. By sticking with easy meals, we […]
Are Antibacterial Soaps Hurting Your Family?
In recent years there has been an explosion of cleaning products guaranteeing to kill 99.9% of all germs in a ludicrously short time frame. You’ve seen them lined up on your supermarket shelves and you’ve probably bought some. The Hidden Dangers of Antibacterial Soaps for Your Family Why wouldn’t you? The ads show loving mothers […]
Why Those Long Hours Are Probably Killing Your Bottom Line!
Do you work from a home office? You probably made that decision so that you can have time with your family. But do you find it hard to stop? Do you put the kids to bed and ‘go back to the office’? We all worry about long hours affecting our personal health, but what if […]