by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 23, 2012 | for Body
I shouldn't be writing about eyeglasses. Really. I told you I finally went to the eye doctor…for the first time since we moved back to Utah (in 2001). And, yes, I ordered my prescription reading glasses. But I still haven't picked them up. And now the eye doctor is...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 20, 2012 | for Body
So. My dad just walked in and gave me a gift certificate for two pounds of See's chocolate. This after three solid weeks avoiding junk food of any kind and turning down hot, buttered, theater popcorn every single week. When I lived in Boca Raton, a good friend of...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 10, 2012 | for Body
This post brought to you by Cafe Well. All opinions are 100% mine. A couple of days ago, Sam and I stopped by Costco. Immediately we were faced with rows of vitamins and an enormous display of workout machines. There were treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers,...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 10, 2012 | for Body
With all the hubbub about healthcare, only a few are calling out about how competition—real competition, with known pricing, no bogus state line restrictions, and other innovations—will bring about improvements. I'm a big believer in dynamic market capitalism. For the...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 10, 2012 | for Body, for Home
I have red hair. Let's just say the sun and I do not agree on many things. My memories of being a kid at the pool are dismal. They include: White, white, pasty white skin Freckles Tee shirt over swimsuit Fat legs (and other parts) Uval (probably the only sunscreen...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 6, 2012 | for Body
If you have a health problem, you don't want to waste time and money on products, pills, and potions that aren't proven. Using yourself as the medical guinea pig is simply too costly. If you have a health problem stemming from inflammation, you should know that...
