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Running in any marathon takes a lot of guts, perseverance, and tons of dedication. You can’t wake up one day and decide to run.  You have to train and prepare and train some more.

 This is exactly what Dustin Hurd, of Pleasant View, has been doing more than half his life. Having ran a total of 28 marathons now, he says of the Boston Marathon, “I never thought this dream would come true.”

Teacher Appreciation Week is all about celebrating that special teacher in our lives. It’s a time to “Give Back” to them. Teachers provide so much to their students -inspiration, motivation, love, and most importantly, their futures.  If a child feels safe and happy in a classroom they are well on their way to gaining greater success.

Show your teachers that you want to treat them like a “V.I.T.” or a VERY IMPORTANT TEACHER. These men and women change the lives of young people every day.  As we all know, their impact far exceeds the classroom. 

6 Herbs That Help Keep the Thyroid in Tip-Top Shape

The thyroid gland is small, but it plays roles in many different functions of the body. Those with an underactive thyroid may gain weight, have mental fogginess and be tired a lot. Those with an overactive thyroid may lose weight and muscle mass, experience insomnia and have a rapid heart rate. Both conditions need to be controlled or else they can significantly impact a person’s life. Here are 6 herbs that help keep the thyroid in good shape!

Did you know that a woman’s ability to absorb the vitamin B12 gradually decreases with age? In fact, research from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition claims that 4-percent of females between the ages of 40 to 60-years old suffer from a B12 deficiency. Combine age with certain prescription medications (i.e., for heartburn) and a lack of meat in your diet (i.e., especially for vegetarians or vegans) and you could find yourself sorely lacking vitamin B12.

Thankfully, there are a number of steps that you can take to deal with a diagnosed vitamin B12 deficiency.

Summertime is fast approaching; and soon the kids in your neighborhood will be out and about enjoying their freedom!  It’s a time for kids to get up, get out, and grow! 

Research shows that kids are likely to gain weight and get behind in their studies over the course of the summer.

This is why Safe Kids Day and Healthy Kids Day wants to invite you and your families out to encourage healthy habits all around. This event will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Newgate Mall (36th Street and Wall Ave. Ogden, UT). 

Magnesium Deficiency

I learned that many people are deficient in magnesium today, with some reports estimating that as many as 80 percent of us aren’t getting enough of it, and few realize that the deficiency is the root of at least some of their health problems. Only 25 percent of American adults are said to be getting the recommended daily amount: 400 to 420 milligrams for men, and 310 to 320 milligrams for women, yet this macro-mineral is something required by every organ in the body. It makes sense that when you don’t get enough, you’re going to suffer one way or another.

Housecleaning Tips for Parents

Put your kiddos to work!  Giving your kids chores helps them become more independent AND builds their confidence!  This is a genius chore chart idea submitted to us by reader, Stephanie.  Make the list from a file folder.  Use Velcro dots to fold the chores up when they are done. 

Kids running through the house means that scuff marks on your hardwood floors are inevitable. Remove scuffs with a tennis ball to get them looking like new again.

Magnesium Deficiency can cause Serious Health Problem