How I Learned to Live From the Heart
I grew up in a family that saw feelings as a foreign language. We didn’t talk about them. We didn’t express them. We usually pretended we didn’t feel them. We loved each other, of course, but we weren’t that comfortable
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how do I treat it?
As we transition into winter, it’s not uncommon to feel less energetic and motivated. Whether to do the colder weather or lack of daylight, it is also not uncommon to spend less time outside - all of which can impact
What is PANS/PANDAS and is it treatable?
The knowledge and awareness about Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Strep (PANDAS) is rapidly growing, but did you know that of the nearly 150 different strains of Group A streptococci (GAS) infections, only 10-12 are thought to account for
Food Dyes and Artificial Colors: Toxic or Harmless?
While it’s said that we should “eat the rainbow” in terms of a variety of colorful foods, it’s important to be cognizant of the artificial colors that sneak their way into commonly consumed products. When artificial, bright colors are added,
8 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
The school year has once again started and winter is sadly on the horizon, which means the cold and flu season is upon us also. While there are many things we readily know we can do to prevent a sniffling
Back to School Lunch Ideas
Back to school time is here! To help ease the frenzy of getting to the bus stop, packing backpacks, scheduling after-school activities, and still managing time at home with your family, we’ve compiled some tips and tricks to help make
The Difference Between Food Allergies and Sensitivities
Current data suggests that nearly 10% of people experience food allergy symptoms, which has been trending upward in the last 2-3 decades. Like many chronic conditions, the expression of food allergies can be influenced by genetics, environment, and the genome-environment
How to Eat Healthy When Traveling
Traveling can be fun and exciting (as well as possibly stressful) or it may even a necessary part of your work routine. Regardless of your itinerary, there are several ways you can be sure to have healthy foods available to
Are You Eating Arsenic?
The internet can instantly expose you to numerous articles with mixed messages about what foods to eat, how much to eat, when to eat, and of course, what not to eat - which is enough to make most people’s head
Are Your Personal Care Products Safe?
Did you know that your skin can absorb nearly 70% of what it comes in contact with? This is a big deal considering there’s a whole network of functions taking place just below the surface, from blood vessels, nerves, glands,