Did you know the rates of childhood conditions are skyrocketing? A new study in JAMA Pediatrics reports significant increases in children diagnosed with mental health conditions. 1 in 6 children has ADHD, 1 in 10 has anxiety, and 1 in 36 has autism. Sadly, these numbers worsen yearly, and it looks like it’s getting better […]…
Now more than ever, boosting our immune health is essential. Our daily lifestyle factors should be working together to boost our immune system. There are many factors involved in accomplishing this with a holistic approach. The goal is to eat from each color of the rainbow while focusing on choices to help ensure everyone gets […]…
Mindfulness, based on Buddhism, has become popular as a self-calming method of changing eating behaviors. Mindfulness is a process-oriented rather than outcome-driven behavior. Mindfulness Eating is asking yourself these questions: What am I eating? When am I eating? Where am I eating? Why am I eating? Mindful eating is a meditative approach that brings to […]…
Mind-body wellness is attainable. Make this year be the one where you learn how to reclaim your health, happiness, and energy for life. Experience this year with a clear mind, increased energy, balanced digestion, strong immunity, and feeling fabulous. Are you living with purposeful passion? Reflect and ask yourself this question. What’s my purpose? Here […]…
You woke up with a cough, sore throat, and runny nose. Is it COVID-19 or something else? As the cold weather leads to more time spent indoors, respiratory illnesses – including COVID, the flu, and RSV – are on the rise, with some referring to the convergence as a “tripledemic.” Another factor in making this […]…
The holidays can be a season of joy and reconnecting as friends and family gather to celebrate. The holidays can also significantly impact your health with the increase in travel, less sleep, eating unhealthy food, and overindulging in sweets and alcohol. Make the most out of this festive time with an health blueprint. Let’s tackle navigating […]…
We are a product of what we eat and absorb. Food cravings and addictions are biomedical problems; one known food addiction is sugar. Sugar and learning are connected. Sugar can contribute to learning disabilities and hyperactivity and affects the educational process. Learning requires optimal health and brain function. When a child consumes foods deficient in […]…
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, are The Contents of Your Refrigerator a Reflection of You? Food philosophy can be simplified; eat real, nutritious food while avoiding gluten, dairy, corn, soy, GMOs, pesticides, and processed foods. You are entering the last quarter of the year and just as a refresher, let’s review […]…
School time has arrived, and kids are going back for another year of learning and fun. The beginning of a school year also can mean a time of illness, constant infections, antibiotics, and urgent care doctor visits. Whether you are a teacher returning to the classroom, a student, just around kids, a parent or caregiver […]…
Do you annually get your fasting blood test (CBC: complete blood count) done at your annual physical? Do you ask for additional markers such as Vitamin D, C-reactive protein, thyroid, hormones to be checked? Do you receive a copy of your test results to keep in your personal files to compare from year to year? […]…
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