How to throw a party they’ll remember

There’s a guy in Houston that everyone who is anybody has heard of. His name is Jackson Hicks and he’s apparently the man everyone listens to when they want to throw a successful party. You remember those old E.F. Hutton ads where everyone turned to “hear.” Since it’s that time of year, when people are…

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The Doctors are in: Roisen and Oz practice what they preach.

Most people interested in good health know the names of Dr. Michael Roisen, Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, and Dr. Mehmet Oz, popular host of the Dr. Oz TV show and an accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon, lecturer and author. The two doctors together have appeared on every major network television…

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Giving thanks.

Some of us are getting older and it gets easier to be thankful—not just at Thanksgiving, but every day we wake up. ‘Cause you just never know. If you ask kids what they’re thankful for, they look you straight in the eye and tell you true. There’s a blog on the Internet that listed some…

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Waiting in the wings at Thanksgiving

Remember when you were a kid and the whole family would come for Thanksgiving, but there wasn’t quite room enough for young ones at the “big table.” It caused some consternation in our home. I had to wait until I was 13 to ascend to the table with the lace tablecloth, fine china and crystal…and,…

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What are you thankful for?

We share the following for inspiration when you gather with family and friends in two weeks around your Thanksgiving table. You might ask each member to share what he or she is thankful for and see if it doesn’t warm your heart this holiday season. The photo at left shows the special bond our GreenAcres…

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Thanksgiving–it’s a time for feast and pardon!

Thanksgiving is a time we give thanks for all our blessings: our faith, our country, our good health, our families and friends…so many things that give meaning to our lives. It’s also a day when the average American consumes a hefty 3,000 calories in a single meal. Add drinks, desserts and appetizers, and one can…

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Matt says it’s time to detox!

But this week he’s talking about taking stock of the toxicity you live with. These are Matt’s suggestions for “clearing out the debris.” Start by looking under your kitchen counter. How many cleaning products do you have?  Now, how many do you need?  What are the warnings on the labels?  Are there skin irritation warnings,…

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Cell phone use—how can we be safe

Below are some tips from the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment. The organization’s mission is to empower you and me to lead healthier lives. Recently, the group published a list of states and cities asking the question, Do You Know What’s in Your Water? It…

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