Everything You Need to Know about Taking an Iron Supplement

There are several different reasons a person may need an iron supplement. There are hundreds of different brands of iron supplements, so it is...

Noom Review: Lifestyle Change and Weight Loss App

There are hundreds of weight loss apps and programs out there. They all promise one thing: lose weight and lose it fast. But what...

Getting Off The Pills: Pain Relief Without Taking Any Form of...

There was once a time when people lived in fear of falling ill. Even simply getting a cough and cold would make people fear...

The Signs of Sleep Deprivation and How to Avoid It

If you have children, you know all too well what the signs of sleep deprivation are. Although young children can be a cause of...

5 Tips for Family Hiking this Summer

There's nothing like summer vacation to get the family hiking, hitting the trails with the kids, especially if those kids are nature enthusiasts who...

Why You Should be a Taking a Liquid Chlorophyll Supplement Daily

This post is sponsored by iHerb. You have probably heard of chlorophyll before, but you probably didn't think you would hear about it again after...

So You Want to Be a Spartan?

There are few things more motivating for a mother to work out than that pesky baby weight still hugging those hips. Yet, as frustrating...

Afternoon Slump: 6 Creative Ways to Shake it Off

You had a productive morning. You picked the kids up from school, you fixed snacks, refereed sibling fights, and helped with homework. You should...

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Case for Military Medical Malpractice Suits

Update 5/21/2019 A suit filed against the U.S. by former Coast Guard officer Walter Daniel after the death of his wife, a Navy Lieutenant, at Naval...

The Silent Struggle: Life with a Spouse Suffering from Crohn’s Autoimmune...

This article was done in partnership with Walgreens. So frequently as moms we listen to all the chatter at the playground or on social media....

When the Military Treatment Facility Wants You Back

When you found out that you would be seeing your new Primary Care Manager (PCM) off-base, you were shocked, then intrigued. TRICARE Prime patients...

Scared Of The Dentist: 4 Ways To Prevent Fear And Support...

If your child is scared of the dentist, it's time to change that! There are two types of children in the world- those who...

5 Benefits of Moringa You Did Not Know About

In the health and natural foods industry the term superfood is often overused. However, when it comes to the benefits of moringa, super may...

How to Get Rid of Lower Back Pain with Backmate

Back pain can occur for many different reasons, but one thing is consistent no matter what the cause - it can be debilitating and...

5 Useful Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in Children

Anxiety does not discriminate based on gender, wealth, or even age. Children are just as susceptible to anxiety as adults, with lots of possible...

What You Remember as Your First Childhood Memory is Likely Not...

Your childhood memory is a tricky thing. Are you a fan of This is Us? Do you remember the "Song Bird Part 2" episode...

Yoga Nidra Changed My Life

Imagine a time of day when your to-do list disappears. A time of day when your body and brain powers down, leaving you with...

How to Use Oatmeal For Itching

While it may not seem like it, oatmeal is actually very healing and healthy. Oatmeal for itching is just one of its many uses....
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What’s the Difference Between Tricare Plans

Just reading the above title that included the "T" word might have been enough to trigger subconscious impatience and perhaps even a little sweat. Visions...

A Complete Guide to Lactation Supplements and Galactagogues

New (and new again) nursing moms are often concerned about their breastmilk supply. Lactation supplements and lactation herbs like galactagogues can help increase a...

Baby Injected with Unknown and Undocumented Vaccines at Naval Hospital Camp...

March 15th, 2019: This story will continue to be updated as it develops. Navy spouse and mother of one, Jena Cool, has never had...

Benefits of 32 of BEST Vitamins and Supplements Explained

This post is sponsored by iHerb. Even with a healthy and balanced diet many of us still lack some of the key nutrients, vitamins, and...

Your Questions Answered: Tricare and Birth Centers

This post is sponsored by Best Start Birth Center in San Diego, California. As new (or new again) moms begin to navigate their options...

When I Knew it was Postpartum Depression and I Needed Help

The following article, while honest and important, may be a trigger for those with postpartum depression or who are sensitive to mental illness. Postpartum Depression...

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Children

“I just can’t get him to latch.”“She isn’t sleeping through the night.”“He is wetting the bed and we have tried everything. Nothing is working.”...

Moms Working Out Together: Sweat Like a Mother

Lunges and pushups and burpees, oh my! Stroller Strong Moms is a fitness program like no other. And it’s changing the way moms workout....

5 Ways To Beat Winter Blues with a Seasonal Affective Disorder...

With the holidays behind us and decorations packed away, there can be an unpleasant shift this time of year. For some, moods can drop...

Facts About Brushing Your Teeth: It Doesn’t Prevent Cavities

Brushing teeth in our modern world is just what we do. Brush your teeth after every meal. Brush your teeth at least twice a...

Why the Medical Community is Failing Us with Their “Standard of...

No matter who you are, no matter where you live, and no matter what you do for a living, each and every person is...

9 Ways to Help a Mom with Postpartum Depression

Do you know a mother who recently had a baby? You’re probably over-the-moon excited for her and can’t wait to ogle over pictures or...

5 Key Health Screens Millennials Should Get in 2019

With more and more millennials skipping out on annual health exams in favor of a quick, as needed, visit to an urgent care facility,...

5 Things to Do With Your Pelvic Floor Exercises

It is not uncommon to see memes or hear other moms talk about it. We joke that we pee our pants when we run....

4 Reasons To Start Dry Brushing Today

If you're not already dry brushing, you need to start, pronto. The health benefits are countless, and you will see and feel a difference once...

Benefits of a Month Long “Booze Break” For Dry January

If you are thinking about taking a break from booze, do it! Dry January is a New Year's trend that marks January 1st at...

How to Sleep Better with a Dust Mite Allergy

After months of red eyes, congestion and sinus issues you might go to the doctor for formalized allergy testing. If you are lucky the...

6 Things to Do When You’re Feeling Inadequate

Would you ever tell your best friend she’s not good enough? Would you tell her that she isn’t stacking up to other women on...