While I want us all to eat together, it seems impossible. Kids are running in two different directions with their after-school activities and my husband is off coaching. I end up in limbo, driving here and there as the Mom Uber. When it comes to dinner, I end up making decisions on the spot. To …
My husband is creeping up on his 50th birthday, and one of the things he is dreading the most about reaching this age, is having a colonoscopy. I think most of us fear the thought of pain associated with this particular procedure, being embarrassed, and worried about the results. Since I am not too familiar …
It seems like most people are suffering from some sort of allergy. Whether it’s symptoms from a nasal allergy, food allergy or contact allergy, it can be frustrating and at times, debilitating or life threatening. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Amber Burnette, MD of Kaiser Permanente who specializes in allergy, asthma …
As they say, the eyes are the window to the soul, something we must take care of or we are at a huge disadvantage. As we’ve gotten older, my husband and I have noticed a change in our vision, knowing it is time to visit our optometrist, but how often should we go? How often …
With each passing year, I have come to the realization that children of today are put under enormous pressure. From academics, sports, after school activities, and simply making the right choices in friendships, our youngsters are stressed out. Last week I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Michael Kisicki, a physician and adolescent specialists …
It is amazing how fast ten years have flown by. It seems like it was just yesterday that I delivered my kids. Now they’re approaching puberty, and I’m not quite sure I’m ready. These days, children mature faster than we did and are exposed to so much more at an early age with social media. …
As a wife and mom, it seems like it’s our responsibility to make sure our family is happy and healthy. I typically schedule all of the family appointments and make sure the kids are up to date on annual checkups and flu shots. However, when it comes to my husband’s health, even if he has …
For the past few years, I really haven’t had any restrictions when it comes to my nutrition. I basically eat what I love. However, now I am paying the price. Weight gain, high blood pressure and the amount of money spent on clothing that fits is just ridiculous. It’s time I start focusing on nutrition …
At times, stress management seems almost impossible. Everyone goes through a time in their life when they feel like things are spiraling out of control. The holidays prove to be one of the most stressful times of the year; but what is stress? Stress is the physical and mental response to a perceived challenge. When an individual …
Hundreds of people suffer from daily back issues. In 2010, my husband was in so much pain, he could barely walk or even climb into a vehicle. As a coach and a physical education teacher who lives an active lifestyle, he was at a loss to what was happening. Skeptical of medicine and doctors, he …
Now that Fall is in full swing, we have been quite busy with youth sports programs and dance. Our afternoon schedule is now booked with kids sports activities just like everyone else we know. After watching my son and his friends play a quick game of football in the front yard, I’ve been wondering how …
