Physical Symptoms of Stress

You’ve been experiencing physical symptoms like headaches, back pain, upset stomach, and trouble sleeping. You visit your doctor, thinking you may be coming down...

I Did A 21-Day Sugar Detox & This Is What Happened

I'm fresh off the heels of a 21-day sugar detox. Well, kind of. But you'll understand it all later in this post. Why would...

My 7-Day Vegan Challenge Meal Plan

I just completed a 7-day vegan challenge (which I actually extended to 11 days because truthfully, I felt amazing). It was about five times...

4 Things That Happened In My 7-Day Vegan Challenge

Never in a million years did I expect to say this. But I just completed a 7-day vegan challenge and I loved it so...

Top Household Items to Clean to Avoid Spreading Germs

If runny noses and sore throats spread like wildfire in your home, a few common household items may be to blame. Each year, cold...

23 CBD Products that Will Change Your Life

CBD oil or ICYMI cannabis oil has recently become one of the biggest trending health and wellness items. Products are popping up for health,...

5 Ways for Parents to Become Savvy About Hidden Added Sugars

Children’s sugar intake is a predictor of obesity and parents play a key role in sugar intake management. Ask 10 parents how much added sugar their child...

Get Outdoors With A Nature Scavenger Hunt

I spent the majority of my childhood outdoors. We had a few acres of forest behind the house, and I would spend hours there...

5 Tips for Cold and Flu Season to Keep Kids Healthy

This is a guest post from Children's Urgent Care Cold and flu season is well on its way, and parents want to do everything they can...

10 Reasons Why You Need to Eat Breakfast to Stay Healthy

The reasons why you need to eat breakfast are vast, but skipping breakfast continues to be a trend among fitness gurus and some who...

Breast Pump Cleaning Guidelines: What You Need to Know

Any mom that has ever pumped breast milk understands that it's not as simple as it may look from the outside.  Whether you choose...

Are You a Good Neighbor? Do’s and Don’ts For Being a...

This is a guest post from Neighborwho.com. Are You a good neighbor? September 28th is Good Neighbor Day, which makes it the perfect time to...

Jumpstart Back to School Season with this Immune System Makeover

This is a guest post by Esther Blum, Integrative Dietitian, Lifestyle Coach and Mom As you’re loading your shopping cart with school supplies and new...

Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression, and Postpartum Psychosis: What’s the Difference?

Having a baby is supposed to be the most blissful time in a new mom’s life. She brings her sweet cherub into the world...

Flu Shot Pros and Cons: Is the flu shot for you?

This past February, in the middle of the worst flu season ever, as I prepared to have a baby I had to decide whether...

The Ultimate Guide to Vitamins for the Whole Family

Many families consider taking daily vitamin supplements but easily become overwhelmed by what is best for their family. There are so many different types...

Top Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most popular martial arts worldwide. Brazilian jui jitsu’s notoriety has benefited from its popularity in the mixed...

Are we over medicated? When is it enough?

The advances of modern medicine have helped quality of life, prolonged aging and saved millions of lives. Without medications like penicillin and other antibiotics,...

Is Your Food Affecting Your Kids Mental Health?

Whether or not you are aware of the health complications, kids’ mental health can be caused by what your children are eating on a...

Finding Joy In Non-Scale Victories

In my work as a wellness coach, I am constantly asked, "Why have I not lost weight?" and "When am I going to see...

8 Health Benefits of Kissing: Secret Powers of Your Lips

The health benefits of kissing outweighs not kissing at all or infrequent encounters. Who would’ve thought that locking lips would actually be good for...

5 Ways To Lose Weight During Summer

I'm going to lay it out for you straight. No unicorns and rainbows. Just pure truth. For most people, summer travel makes it harder...

Layla Sleep: Copper for Pain Management and a Peaceful Slumber

When we wake up in the morning, we expect to feel refreshed and rejuvenated. We crave this feeling; we need it. Not getting enough...

I Was Almost Done With A Workout Program And Then I...

I started a brand-new wellness program back in January. The longest and hardest workout routine I have attempted on my journey thus far. Three...

The Benefits of Vitamins for Breastfed Babies

Throughout pregnancy women around the world become accustomed to hearing the mantra “breast is best.” From doctors to family and friends who have breastfed their...

The Whole Truth About Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone replacement therapy in women is more complex and multifaceted than in men. If a man needs only testosterone for substitution, a woman needs...

Understanding Your Thyroid

What is the thyroid? The thyroid in a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is normally located in the lower front of the neck. The purpose...

Seek Challenging Friends, Be a Challenging Friend

“If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.” Fred DeVito said that, and like a lot of great quotes, it can apply to...

7 Effective Essential Oils for Eczema and DIY Eczema Cream

The past few years have caused a rise in people looking for more natural ways to find remedies for common ailments. No longer do...

5 Best Essential Oils for Cellulite and DIY Cream

In recent years, more and more people have begun turning to essential oils to help relieve them of symptoms from common ailments, help with...

You ARE Ready For Swimsuit Season

Summer. Is. Coming. Are you ready for swimsuit season? If your answer isn't, "HECK YES, I AM!" then we need to chat about a little mindset shift. For years...

Gululu Go: A Smart Way to Keep Your Kids Hydrated this...

Summer is quickly approaching and that means kids are going to be spending quite a bit of time outdoors. Pool days, beach days, bike...

We Are Not Postpartum Depression. We Are Human.

I've been thinking a lot lately about how far I've come as a mother. After my first daughter was born seven years ago, I...