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The Importance of Vitamins and Supplements for Kids

Childhood is a time to have fun and engage in new experiences. Parents want to facilitate these environments; at the same time, they have the added responsibility of keeping their children healthy. Figuring out what your child should eat and if they need a multivitamin or supplement can make parenting harder. Make things easier for

COVID Is Back! 11 Fast Facts for Dealing with COVID Like a Pro!

We all knew this day would come. The SARS-COV2 virus seems to be making another round. Here’s the down and dirty you need to know: Back To Basics What is SARS-COV2? SARS-COV2 is the name of the virus. COVID is the clinical manifestation of severe symptoms from SARS-COV2 What’s different about Omicron? Omicron and later

Why Should I Have Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

In the early 20th century, the concept of using hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers became a popular treatment for scuba and deep-sea divers affected by decompression sickness, caused by the rapid change in pressure. Amidst the buzz about COVID, it’s increasing in popularity again. Yet, what is hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), and how can you benefit

Music is Magic

Have you ever heard a song and were immediately transcended back to a memory of a happier time? It seems everyone has a connection to music; a compilation of synergy, sounds and instruments that evoke emotion. Can music be healing? A quick search and you will find anecdotal evidence from music therapists that

Combating Thoughts

The world feels like a bad show sometimes that we cannot turn off, doesn’t it? What strategies do you have in your toolbox to navigate complex and troubling times? Here are some of my Go-To’s are: Cognitive Reframing – When thoughts enter my mind that are not helpful to me, I challenge them. How much truth

Energy Boosters

There are many, many things that we do not have control over in life. For example, the weather, others’ actions, and most importantly components of our circumstances. Nobody gets a pass at hardship, it just looks different for each of us, and although we do not have complete control in this life, we do have

Lessons are Messy & Fruitful

As I adjust to a summer routine with kiddos, I’m watching as they wrestle with things that are not fun, but necessary: namely, chores. My youngest is really feeling the pain of being tasked with jobs that take a little more effort (now that he’s “almost a first grader”), like emptying the dishwasher. This

Chickens & Hope

Hope: the anticipation of something yet to come. 3 years ago I started a Pinterest board for Chickens. I kept the page private because I didn’t want any feedback or judgment. I just wanted to allow my heart to dream. The board was chalked full with types of coops, breeds that don’t mind being loved

How to Get the Most Out of Your Medical Appointments

It’s natural to feel anxious before a medical appointment, especially with so many things to consider. There’s making sure you have your insurance card, knowing where the building is and where to park, and making sure you arrive on time. Yet, these often overshadow the more important objective of getting the most out of medical