The Best Times To Give Natural Remedies a Try

The Best Times To Give Natural Remedies a Try

Natural remedies and a natural way of life are still new concepts here in the United States. When natural alternatives to medication are mentioned, many still think of witch doctors and brush off the concept as taboo. Yet according to the World Health Organization, 80...
Bouncing My Way to Better Health

Bouncing My Way to Better Health

It was spring break this year when I first noticed just how fantastic my friend Maria was looking. Her leg and arm muscles were defined and she was quite slimmer in the mid-section. She looked … well … fit! Everyone in my group of friends knows Maria is an...
Girl Boss: How to Run a Successful Female-Owned Biz

Girl Boss: How to Run a Successful Female-Owned Biz

Anyone can run a business, but only few are successful. Over 10 years ago Amy Ritsema and Mary Kline joined and founded OnSite Wellness, a workplace wellness company in Grand Rapids. At a time when employers became more conscientious about their employees health, Amy...
How to Incorporate ‘Fun’ Into Workplace Wellness

How to Incorporate ‘Fun’ Into Workplace Wellness

Workplace wellness programs do more than help employees shed a few pounds. They help employees reduce workplace stress, feel happier, teach work-life balance and financial wellness—and adopt healthy habits for life. The result? Increased workplace productivity, mental...
Vitamin (D)eficient?

Vitamin (D)eficient?

If asked, I am sure many would know their cholesterol level, blood pressure and maybe even fasting blood glucose. These are routinely checked and are used for markers to diagnosis disease. What about your vitamin D level? How many know that? Our vitamin D level can...