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…
Health & Fitness
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…
Healthy Ways to Deal with Anxiety
Are you just nervous? Or are you experiencing real anxiety? What you should do. We’re all worried and shaken. Feeling sad and scared are normal responses today. Tragedies, national and personal, can affect us in different ways. Some may worry about a rise in anti-Semitism and are scared to go out to places like Walmart…
Eating Disorder Resources
Where to turn if you or someone you know needs information and help When a reader asked for eating disorder resources, we didn’t have information, but we did want to help. In order to gather this information, we asked you, our readers to share what you know. Thank you for helping us guide other readers!…
Tips to Fall Asleep Faster
Too many of us have trouble falling asleep at night. We collected some of your best tips to help you fall asleep – and stay asleep. On a recent question and answer session on social media, one of our readers asked if we have any tips to help her fall asleep at night. This issue…
In Search of the Perfect Water Bottle
Is there one perfect option or do you need a different one for different uses? We all know we should probably be drinking more water. Without a conscious effort, I can literally go all day without drinking anything but my morning coffee. But when I fill a large water bottle at the beginning of the…
3 Keys to Nipping Emotional Eating
Where is it coming from? “I know which foods are good for me, and I know which are not,” goes the common admission. “Still, sometimes I just can’t stop myself.” When I first started working as the editor at Wellspring Magazine, we placed a heavy emphasis on nutritional education, with a large chunk of the…
Do You Have a Gut Feeling About Your child’s ADHD?
What your child eats can have a huge impact on his ADHD–it’s worth a try! Chaim had a constant runny nose. Every time I picked him up for soccer practice, I had a tissue waiting. He was the cutest kid! Big brown eyes darting in every direction, asking a million questions a minute, never pausing…
Update: What to Wear When You Workout
The right clothing is super important for a great workout. Here are my favorites. UPDATE: Since we first published this post, there has been new “dupes” on the market–workout gear you can get on Amazon that almost mimics the more expensive original. Working out is not easy. “Getting there” is probably the hardest part. Once…
A Spoonful of Honey Also Helps the Vitamin Go Down
Do you need to take big pills or vitamins? Coating it in honey might help. I had bought vitamins which were recommended–but the pills were huge. There was no way I was going to be able to get those down. Then, one of my followers at @gatheratable suggested that I coat the pill in honey…