Jamie J. Spannhake

Menopause is defined as the time in a woman’s life when her menstrual periods stop permanently, marking the end of the reproductive years. Menopause starts when a woman’s periods have…

Low-carb vegetable lasagna can help meet your goals for a low-carb diet. The idea behind the low-carb diet is that decreasing carbohydrates lowers insulin levels, which causes the body to…

Making warming, sweet potato coconut soup is delicious and even more nutritious by adding the spiciness of ginger and curry. Winter is cold here! I am forever in search of…

Ever wondered why people make such a big deal of using products that contain chemicals absorbed through skin? What is the skin absorption of chemicals? Why does it matter if…

Everyone is always looking for the next new best thing when it comes to getting fit. Remember P90X, Beachbody, PiYo? I’m not saying they aren’t good or that they don’t…

Being tense and anxious can make you worried, uneasy, irritable, exhausted and even susceptible to illness, including diabetes, heart disease, obesity, gastrointestinal ailments, and depression. All convincing reasons to find ways to fit healthy relaxation into your routine!

In our busy lives, sleeping better is difficult, with all the numerous responsibilities vying for our time, we often cut back so we can have more waking hours to handle…

One way to combat anxiety and feelings of depression is to increase the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, a kind of chemical messenger that helps…

In support of flattening the curve of infection with COVID-19, most of us are practicing social distancing and moving our professional lives from our offices to our homes. For those…

Do these things to stay healthy during cold and flu season. October to May is flu season. The 2019-2020 flu season is on track to be one of the worst…