Beets are divisive. To some, their earthy depth and sly sweetness are irresistible; to others, the root vegetable tastes like dirt. “The beet is the most intense of vegetables,” Tom Robbins writes in “Jitterbug Perfume.” “The radish, admittedly, is more feverish, but the fire of the radish is a cold fire, the fire of discontent,...

The days of punishing our bodies into submission for weight loss or improved health finally are coming to an end. Throughout the years, women have learned the hard way that trying to force their bodies to lose weight or fit into a certain mold has led them down a path of disease, frustration and disconnection....

When parent-teacher conference season approaches, many parents are excited to hear about their child’s progress. However, for those with children facing challenges in school, these meetings can be overwhelming. If your child is struggling, clinic-based occupational, speech/language and physical therapies can provide valuable support, helping to enhance their success both in and out of the...

January is a time for setting goals, new habits and fresh starts. Here are five financial New Year’s resolutions you can set for yourself, along with how a financial professional can help you achieve them: Boost your financial IQ Financial literacy is critical to building wealth. It will help you break bad habits and make...

This time of the year, I always look forward to the announcement of the Pantone Color of the Year. Last year, it was Peach Fuzz, and the year before, it was Viva Magenta. I’ve always liked to try to join in and pick out flowers, to show that we are part of the team, a...