Is Stevia a Good Sugar Alternative?

By George Napoli
Here’s a product in the media. One only has search the word stevia to find hundreds of online sites, posts and forums committed to promoting the acceptance of stevia.
Our storyline is new but our information covers years and is the summary from dozens of familiar online sites, blogs and editorials dedicated to advancing [...]

Do Psalms Before Surgery Help?

During our 2009 Invisible Illness Week workshops we had a special guest, Curtis Dean Hall. He is a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist in Kansas. Over the years his practice has moved toward helping those who live with chronic pain, anxiety and trauma issues. And his sub-specialty has become surgery preparation. This was [...]

What Carbs Should I Be Eating or Avoiding?

By Vincent Pham

If what you are looking for is a list of food items that contain absolutely no carbohydrates, at all, then the answer is no. All foods, regardless of what type they are, do contain some amount of carbohydrates. There are, however, certain foods you will see on a list of carbohydrate free [...]

Making the Choice To Be a Work at Home Mom – Part 3 of 3

This is Part 3 (and final part) of Jill Hart’s chapter 1 excerpt from her book So You Want To Be a Work-at-Home Mom can read the previous articles here:

Making the Choice To Be a Work at Home Mom – Part 1 of 3
Making the Choice To Be a Work at Home Mom [...]

Making the Choice To Be a Work at Home Mom – Part 1 of 3

Those of us who live with chronic illness have a very diverse set of circumstances when it comes to a career as well as parenting. Jill Hart, who lives with a chronic illness, is the founder of the organization Christian Work at Home Moms and is the author of a new book called “So You [...]

All You Ever Wanted to Know About… Mustard?

Can you believe there is a mustard museum?  On this 4th of July we thought we’d give you some fun information about this condiment that will be used all over the USA today!
According to the mustard museum’s web site, “Mustard is the oldest condiment known. No one knows who first used mustard to flavor food. [...]

Soften Up Those New Jeans

The 4th of July is just around the corner. Maybe you have a new pair of jeans you were hoping to wear but they keep getting pushed to the back of the closet.
When you have a chronic illness and are uncomfortable most of the time it’s not very motivating to go out and purchase new [...]

Diabetic Recipes For Hot Summer Months

Diabetic Gourmet Magazine is a great resource for not only recipes but also for other diabetic news, resources, and a community forum. I have just started browsing this website and I have found all sorts of recipes that I am excited to try. Did you know there is a diabetic version of sweet potato pie?
If [...]

How Much Money in Electricity is That Costing Me?

What do you use every day that but it only costs $.28 in electricity a month? A cordless telephone. How much will that extra computer cost to run just to store back up files? Is it worth the price of getting an extra freezer out in your garage so you can save money on bulk [...]

What Do You Use a Ziplock Bag For?

We know that many of you who live with chronic illness can get pretty creative using things around the house, like Ziploc bags, for some ingenious challenges. Now you may be able to win a prize for your brilliant idea.
Just log on to the Ziploc web site at TasteOfHome.com/Ziploc and share your ideas for using [...]

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