Life is full of surprises, challenges, and, let’s face it—stress. And sometimes, it can keep you up at night. Whether it’s deadlines, family dynamics, world events, or just the chaos of everyday life, stress is a natural part of the human experience. And while we can’t escape it, we don’t have to let it control…
Health & Fitness
6 Big Sister Messages a Nutritionist Wants You to Know
These six tips from a dietician can help drown out the noise and make food a positive, beneficial part of your life. How often are we bombarded with nutrition information? There are messages all around us, and perhaps even within our more intimate circles, there is chatter related to food and what to eat. There…
5 Health Secrets to Boost Your Energy
Even one or two small changes can result in a big energy boost. Tired? I’m sure you are at this time of year. When we’re caring for kids, running a household, and maybe even balancing a job or two, exhaustion just seems inevitable. In my clinic, I see many women who feel tired, and who…
What Is Body Image?
It might not even be reality. Body image is a very personal and intimate construct, made up of our thoughts and feelings about our body. It’s how we see ourselves when we look in the mirror. Body image is not about how our bodies actually look; rather it is about how we think our bodies…
Which Water Bottle Is the Best? (Hint: It’s Not a Stanley)
We drank and drank. We brought them along while running errands, left them in the car, and let our children take them to camp. Now we can tell you all about the best water bottles on the market. We’re very sorry to all those who invested in their Stanley Water Bottles. It might be that…
A MRSA Journey: A Mother Shares Tips That Bring Relief
There is more a mother can do to help ease her child’s MRSA symptoms. I hope many of you can read this article and say you’ve never had to deal with your children having the pesky, painful, and persistent MRSA infection. You can tuck this away in case you or a loved one have to…
Menopause…Yikes!
What should you expect? And how can you alleviate your symptoms so you can still feel your best self? My body was slowly experiencing a hostile takeover. I did not understand why this was happening. I had gained some weight that I couldn’t lose as easily as I used to. I wasn’t sleeping well anymore,…
What to Stock in Your Medicine Cabinet
Child not feeling well? When your medicine cabinet is well stocked, the cure is just a moment away. It’s 11:05 p.m. The pharmacy just closed. The kids are all sleeping. Except for the one who’s coughing and coughing and just can’t stop. He could really use some cough medicine, but there’s just no practical way…
Something To Try If You’re Having Trouble Sleeping
So many of us are having trouble falling asleep – and staying asleep – during these anxious days. Our bodies and minds are tired. We’re in a heightened state of tension all day – and all night – long. But sleep has become difficult for many of us. Even when we fall asleep, we might…
The Toothbrush That Really Makes Brushing Fun
Teeth brushing used to be a chore. Now, it’s an activity that my boys actually look forward to thanks to Brite Brush. And it doesn’t need to be connected to a phone or a iPad or ANYTHING! Brushing teeth and making it into a habit is not something that I would call easy. Most days…