Health & Wellness

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Son #1 made it easy to lose the baby weight, ten days post-partum easy. I would not wish this upon anyone, but the “secret” to my quick tone down was not sleeping. He never slept. Ever. And on the...

Myths about influenza circulate every fall when the discussion of whether or not to get a flu shot comes up. Should I or shouldn’t I? We each have to make up our own mind, but I would like to...

In today's world, finding time for anything beyond the essentials can feel impossible. Between running my own business, errands, and the endless to-do list, quality time with kids often gets squeezed out. As a mom of three kids, I...

Take a Yoga Break from Distance Learning with It’s Yoga Kids® Mini-Recess. https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=PpWQYJTHlVc&feature=youtu.be Are you and your kids already Zoomed out from distance learning? Our contributor and Yoga instructor Michelle Wing has the perfect BREAK. Think of it as a mini-recess...

A dear friend and fellow mommy recently asked me if the winter weather made my eczema flare-up, as her daughter’s eczema has. I told her that heat and humidity were my Achilles heel for my eczema. Cold weather has...

Every year, about 219,000 units of blood and platelets are needed to help patients experiencing women’s health issues including about 1 of every 83 births. Leading up to this Mother’s Day, nonprofit Vitalant is highlighting that need and thanking...

This statement is controversial, but the sport of boxing isn't violent. Growing up (with five sisters), my parents considered all male sports violent, mainly the sport of boxing. I understand why. When you watch a professional match that goes twelve rounds,...

I recently read that 80 percent of our adult population reports difficulty sleeping.  80 percent! As a psychiatrist, this number is alarming, as I am well aware of the impact that sleep deprivation has on our physical and emotional well-being. I...

*This post is sponsored- but the thoughts and feelings are our own, and we only work with businesses we believe to be reputable and resourceful to our readers. As a physician, I know that eating a healthy diet is a cornerstone...