The Capessa Blog: Sharing the Wisdom of Women

To Your Health: A Nice Cup of Hot Tea

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:38:50 -0800

With winter approaching, it’s nice to sit and relax with a hot cup of tea. But that cup of tea can do so much more than give you a nice warm feeling in your stomach. There are many brands of herbal teas available at your grocery or health food store that can cure what ails you -- or even keep you from getting sick in the first place!

Ditch the pills and head for your spice rack

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:39:28 -0800

Now don’t get me wrong, I think that vitamins, minerals, and herbs are a great way to stay healthy. It’s just that sometimes I feel like there are just too many pills to take. ...

Surrounded by Candy? 5 Tips for a Healthy Halloween!

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:13:13 -0800

With Halloween just around the corner, you may already have candy in your home or at the office. Parties are popular this time of year, too, so what’s a healthy girl to do? Indulge now and worry about it on January 1^st? Of course not! This Halloween, have a blast without the guilt.

Here are 5 simple tips to ditch the dieter’s mentality, throw away the scale, live well, and have fun!!

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Overwhelmed? 5 Tips to Redesign Your Life!

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:47:47 -0800
Since we spend so much time at home, positive energy and balance can easily begin there, just by creating your ideal living space to fit your budget. Being positive will open the door to amazing things, so follow these simple tips to “redesign” your life!

Seafood for Children

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:59:25 -0800
The media is constantly bombarding us with the importance of eating omega-3 fatty acids, but at the same time it’s flaunting the recent caveats surrounding the mercury content of seafood.

Longevity: 4 Tips to a Healthy Future

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:57:28 -0800
Here are 4 simple tips--things we can do now to prepare our bodies for the long, healthy haul!!

4 Reasons We Regain Weight

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:55:25 -0800
Losing weight and changing one’s eating and fitness lifestyle is hard work -- that’s a given -- but maintaining a weight loss is even harder.

Quick Ideas for Back-to-School Lunches

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:25:31 -0800
Along with the sudden shift into school mode comes the choice between packing lunches or opting for the hot, but low-nutrition lunches at school. Many moms these days opt for the healthier homemade choice.

Sports Nutrition for Kids

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:08:03 -0800
When kids are active, they have different nutritional needs compared to those who aren’t. As parents of active children, we need to know we’re feeding our kids what they need to meet their energy requirements.

Organic: What Exactly Does That Mean?

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:58:46 -0800
A lot of people, like my friend, probably don’t know what organic means, so why would they place a value on buying it?