Playing in the outdoors safely
January 13th, 2012So many people are playing in the backcountry. But there is a lot to know to make sure there is a return trip.
Why eating locally matters
January 11th, 2012Eating properly is such an important part of maintaining good health.
But what to eat? Does it matter where the food comes from?
This book will explain why eating locally — and locally can have a broad definition — is important.
Exercise while at work
January 9th, 2012So many people work at a computer all day. That is not a good thing for your body.
This article on Lake Tahoe News talks about ways to exercise while you are at work.
Cooking with fresh herbs
July 3rd, 2011Fresh herbs can make a world of difference for most dishes.
Potatoes are not your friend
June 30th, 2011Potatoes come in many forms. But a current study says they aren’t so good for you.
How to train for a triathlon
June 17th, 2011By Gale Bernhardt, Active.com
Training for a triathlon is easier than you might think—even if you currently have zero fitness. Yes, that’s right, with no current fitness you can be ready to do your first triathlon in only 12 weeks. And you don’t have to give up your life, or your bank account, to make it happen.
Learn how to stay out of the ER
June 16th, 2011ER doctor offers suggestions for staying out of the emergency room.
Read the story on Lake Tahoe News.
Cycling through rural El Dorado County
June 13th, 2011Looking for a bike ride near Placerville?
Check out this story on Lake Tahoe News.
Sunscreens not all created equally
June 11th, 2011By Peter Fimrite, San Francisco Chronicle
The sunblock slathered all over the pale hordes gallivanting on the beach this Memorial Day weekend may not protect skin from cancer-causing ultraviolet radiation, an environmental watchdog group warned this week.
More than half of the sunscreens on the market do not provide adequate UVA protection, and many of them actually contain hazardous ingredients, according to an analysis of 292 national brands and 1,700 products by the nonprofit Environmental Working Group, based in Washington.
The problem, the group’s researchers said, is that the sunscreen industry has taken advantage of lax federal regulations and allowed a marketing Wild West to develop. Many products with high sun-protection factor, or SPF, ratings contain bad ingredients, and companies use unsubstantiated claims about their effectiveness to market them, the group said.
Veggies are better than the sun
June 8th, 2011According to the July/August AARP magazine, “The color you get from eating fruits and vegetable is more appealing than the color you get from the sun.”
So, eating veggies is a better alternative than risking cancer from the sun.