10,000 Steps: A Healthier YOU One Step at A Time

It’s a Saturday night in May, 2004, and my wife Kathy and I have returned home from an evening out with friends. Kathy’s in the bathroom brushing her teeth as I busy myself getting ready for bed. Suddenly it happens — bam! A pain shoots through my head like I’ve never felt before, as if someone has hit me with a hammer. Suddenly, a strong and persistent pounding begins and I realize it’s my heart racing. I’m short of breath, I’m dizzy, and I feel nauseous. Somehow I gather myself and without saying a word to Kathy, I crawl into bed. 

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Making Babies Should Be Easy

Did you know, than some rabbits can become impregnated, carry their babies to term, and give birth to 6 or more babies each month? In a year, this is upwards of 72 offspring. That’s a lot of bunnies, and it almost seems too easy. For humans, reproducing is not so easily done – and in fact, we are one of the least fertile species on the planet! Infertility rates also seem to be on the rise in North America, with likely contributing factors:

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Hydrating for Health

Staying hydrated is very important. As the weather begins to warm up, this is a great time to start incorporating more fluids in our daily routines. Water is of course always brilliant, but what about teas (hot and iced)? Most of us are under the general impression that tea as a beverage is “good” for us – but do we know why? Here are a few great reasons to incorporate more of this timeless drink into your daily routine.

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