The lighter side

What if classic paintings were Photoshopped like today’s magazines?

Are you as excited by the movement to stop the photoshop craze as I am? I LOVE the idea that future young women may in fact have realistic and healthy...

Photoshopped model appears on the Ellen Show and proves she has very long arms

You know those models with unrealistic bodies? The ones we stare at, often longingly, on a magazine cover wondering why our body can’t look more like hers. And while you’re...

USA Rice Federation announces healthy brown rice on school lunch menu contest winners

USA Rice Federation announces healthy brown rice on school lunch menu contest winners

Gluten-free Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

No doubt there are several versions of butternut squash soup; sweetened with a touch of brown sugar, cinnamon or topped with nuts. I’ve made it sweet, I’ve made it savory,...

Twin baby girls dancing to dad’s guitar are hard to resist

Because this site is about overcoming health adversities that often leave us sad, tired, afraid and unsure about our future, I like to post fun and inspiring pictures, videos, stories,...

Inspiring message reminds us there’s always a reason to smile.

An alternate title to this post could have been: hoping I can convince my hubby to replicate this! I’m a big fan of Pinterest, and thanks to them I ran...

Today, on The Lighter Side

The Lighter Side is about remembering the importance of laughter in our health (and life) journey. While I fully agree it’s important to have information on your health, and how to heal, I believe that taking a moment...