Bridget Bergquist
Eat an Apricot for Low Calories and High Health Benefits
Apricots are only a 17 calorie fruit when eaten fresh giving you a nice low calorie snack.
How to Heal Back Pain at Home
One in five Americans report they’ve had back pain at least once in the last month. You don't necessarily need to go to the doctor if your back pain isn’t accompanied by other known stressors. In fact, according to WebMD, most back pain goes away within 4-6 weeks with or without medical intervention.
Know the Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion and dehydration can go hand in hand during the high temperatures of the summer time. If you’ve been out too long in the heat and aren’t feeling well you may be experiencing one or both of these conditions.
See the Health Benefits of Eating Locally-Harvested Cherries!
Cherry season usually starts in late spring and goes through most of the summer, ending in July or August depending on the cherry. Fresh local cherries not only taste better but they come with more nutrients than do those that are shipped from far away.
Dancing Could Be the Answer to Your Problems
Dancing really means participating in tons of different ways of moving your body in a rhythmic way. Different types of dances give you a different workout depending on the intensity. The type of workout that you get depends on how hard your heart is working. The higher your heart rate the better the workout.
How Safe Are Essential Oils? Find Out!
Aromatherapy, or better known as the use of essential oils, may seem like this great new thing but it’s really been around for many, many years. Even during World War 1 it was used to treat soldiers. For the most part it’s a safe practice... but it depends.
Seeking an Adrenaline Rush This Fourth of July? Know the Dangers [VIDEO]
According to a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, six men died and an estimated 8,700 people were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for firework-related injuries in 2011. Also in 2011, an estimated 17,800 fires were started by fireworks, according to the National Fire Protection Association. These numbers are scary high and include lots of damage, not to mention those lives that wil
At Least 5 Diseases Found in Mid Columbia Rivers — Guess Which Ones!
Water-borne diseases in Washington recreational waters infect people each year. Recent trends show that up to three outbreaks are reported annually with cases of only a couple people to hundreds, according to the Washington Department of Health.
The Sickening Truth About How Many Things Have Fecal Matter on Them
Germs are everywhere. I'm about to make you sick, but before I do I want to remind you there is only so much you can do.
Top 10 Health Apps You Need Now
If you're struggling with getting in shape you may need some extra help. May I recommend an app? Here are 10 you should download: