For many at Smith Mountain Lake, allergy season is in full swing right now. Unfortunately, most allergy sufferers don’t realize that there are things besides over-the-counter and prescription drugs that have dramatically improved allergy symptoms in many people. If I …
Vitamins: Which Ones Are Best?
Everyone knows that vitamins and minerals are essential for life. All human beings, whether from Smith Mountain Lake, Australia, or Timbucktoo, require these vital nutrients to sustain all body functions. Those tiny molecules can only be obtained through our diets …
A Day of Green Fun
You just never can tell what sort of new and wonderful ideas might pop up at Smith Mountain Lake. A few years ago, I would never have imagined anyone planning an entire day in our area devoted to learning healthy responsible ways …
Interpreting Recycling Codes on Plastics
Many families at Smith Mountain Lake recycle plastic products to help prevent the deterioration of our environment caused by trash build-up. On the bottom of each plastic container you purchase, there is a triangular-shaped recycling symbol with a number in …
Recognizing the ‘Poison’ Plants Part 3
While I have never seen poison sumac at Smith Mountain Lake, that certainly does not eliminate the possibility that it exists somewhere out there in the campgrounds and more heavily forested areas. The key to identifying it seems to be …
Lose Weight For the Summer
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia has some very popular activities and beautiful lakeside spots for planning your summer around. Unfortunately, some of us are feeling as if we don’t want to see the sun much this summer because over the winter …
Who Needs Vitamin D?
In the summertime, Smith Mountain Lake is a great place for collecting Vitamin D, as there are many ways to have fun in the sun on our beautiful lake. Most of us have heard that exposing at least the face …
News For Dark Chocolate Lovers Just in Time for Valentines Day
With Valentine’s Day coming up soon, an abundance of chocolate will be purchased and eaten. You may be one of those who openly admit your choco-holism, but if not you then certainly someone you love will be consuming chocolate this …