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Word of the Day – Dec. 15 – Taciturn
Adjective: Taciturn (TASS-uh-tern)Definition: Temperamentally disinclined to talk.Sample sentence: The waiter, previously friendly and good-humored, suddenly became solemn and taciturn.
Health Tip – Dec. 15 – How To Use a Neti...
If you suffer from chronic sinus problems, nasal congestion or postnasal drip, you may want to consider using a Neti pot. Originally from the...
Word of the Day – Dec. 14 – Keister
Noun: Keister (KEE-stir)Definition:1. A person's buttocks.2. A small suitcase or satchel.Sample sentence: He fell right on his keister in front of the whole...
Health Tip – Dec. 14 – Broccoli for Health
If you want the health benefits of broccoli, you’ll have to eat it - forget supplements - and you’ll have to cook it right,...
Word of the Day – Dec. 13 – Swivet
Noun: Swivet (SWIV-ut)Definition: A state of extreme agitation.Sample sentence: She was in a swivet for days before the meeting, but when...
Health Tip – Dec. 13 – Ginger May Protect the Colon
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School have reported that supplements of ginger root extract reduced markers of colon inflammation that might lead...
Word of the Day – Dec. 12 – Zeitgeist
Noun: Zeitgeist (TSYTE-gyste)Definition: The general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era.Sample sentence: The movie does an excellent job of capturing the...
Health Tip – Dec. 12 – Cereal, Whole Grains for Colon...
The latest on the role of fiber in lowering the risk of colon cancer comes from an analysis of 25 studies that included data...
Word of the Day – Dec. 9 – Kibosh
Noun: Kibosh (KYE-bosh or KIH-bosh)Definition: Something that serves as a check or stop.Sample sentence: The economic downturn has put a kibosh on many...
Health Tip – Dec. 9 – Chapped Lips and Dry Skin:...
If chapped lips or dry skin are a problem, find natural relief with calendula. This herbal remedy is made from the petals of the...
