Mary Ireland discusses the importance of stress reduction in a healthy lifestyle.

Mary Ireland discusses the importance of resistance exercise and give some hints for starting a resistance exercise program.

Spring is a favorite time of the year for many; for me, it’s the peonies poking their red shoots straight up from the recently frozen soil; the daffodils and tulips and all their cousins, distributing color from one end of the yard to the other; blooming trees almost everywhere I look – most of all, […]

As many of you know, who have read this blog for a while, we started this writing work to share what we learned with others, based upon the experience that my husband and partner in this company, and occasional blog author Dr. Grandpa (Vic) had after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2004. In […]

Mary Ireland talks about the dangers of the HCG diet and other diets. She explains why it is much more economical and reasonable to adopt a healthy eating plan.

Mary Ireland discusses the number of Americans afflicted by lifestyle related illnesses as reported in the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010, the role of added sugars and the Erythritol alternative.

Dr. Grandma reviews the highlights of the new Dietary Guidelines. In addition, she shares a recipe for Lively Colorful Fruits, Vegetables and Wheat Berries.

Dr. Grandma shares a no added sugar breakfast – sweet without ill-health.

Dr. Grandma discusses the health benefits of alpha-carotene and how to increase it in the diet. In addition, she shares a new recipe for Mashed Carrots and Red Garnet Yams.

Dr. Grandma discusses some difficulties of eating a healthy diet. In addition, she shares a recipe for Savory Squash and Wheat Berries.