Lymphedema Surgery Eases Symptoms of this Common Cancer Treatment Side Effect (video and information provided by MD Anderson) Lymphedema is a common cancer treatment side effect that can lead to swelling, pain and sometimes infections. Lymphedema can be treated through noninvasive methods like massage, compression garments and physical therapy. But if lymphedema symptoms do not … Read More
Lending their scents to everything from candles to shampoo, their flavors to foods and their medicinal properties to soothing remedies, herbs have a whole lot of benefits, and the fresher, the better. If you don’t have the space to grow your own outdoor herb garden, don’t fret; herbs love sunny windowsills too. Here’s how to … Read More
On your mark, get set, let go. A getaway to Alabama’s beaches is always an escape, but a visit to Gulf State Park takes you even farther from the hectic hustle and bustle of our modern lives by offering healthy doses of fresh ocean air and some vitamin “sea.” This swath of calm and quiet … Read More
Take the trek to Monroeville, Alabama, to learn more about famed writer Harper Lee, and do it soon. Spring is the time to get the most out of a sojourn to “Alabama’s Literary Capital,” since the annual production of the “To Kill a Mockingbird” play is put on each April and May. As the birthplace … Read More
Roasted Veggie & Quinoa Salad Serves 4 Ingredients: Approximately 2 cups of red, yellow and orange bell or sweet peppers, sliced into strips 1 large Vidalia onion, sliced into rings Approximately 1.5 cups of asparagus, chopped into 3-inch pieces Approximately 2 cups of cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1.5 cups quinoa 1 can garbanzo beans, … Read More
Plenty consider morning coffee a necessity, the only way to start the day right. But the bold beverage means more than just some extra pep in our step. We enjoy the taste, and as Megan and Wade Preston know, we also enjoy the fellowship that’s as common with a cup of joe as two sugars … Read More
We all want our kids to be physically active, but is it safe for kids to exercise the same ways that adults do? “Children and young teens should not participate in resistance training or lift weights. It will damage their bones and stunt their growth.” You’ve probably heard this from a family member or friend … Read More
Pet owners love their animals and definitely feel loved back, but did you know that the benefits you get from Fido go far beyond friendship? You’re getting some significant boosts to your health too. Allergy Aid For decades it was thought that kids growing up with pets were more likely to develop animal allergies and … Read More
Thanks to its distinct depth of flavor and its many proven (and impressive) health benefits, honey is one of Mother Nature’s sweetest gifts, and around here, early fall is when many backyard beekeepers and bee farms (called apiaries) “pull” this liquid gold from their hives and “spin” it out of the combs to share with … Read More
Lymphedema: What is it and how is it treated? Lymphedema is a condition affecting the body’s lymphatic system. When excess lymphatic fluid surrounds tissue cells, it causes excessive swelling in different areas of the body, most noticeably the arms and legs. Lymphedema can be caused by cancer treatments. Learn more about this issue and a … Read More