Not-so-fun fact: Birth Control was the first medication prescribed for people that weren’t sick. No one here is questioning birth control’s ability to prevent unwanted pregnancies. If this is your ultimate goal for your teen, then the pill will achieve this 99% of the time when used correctly. What I would like to address are … Read more
All of my patients know that I am a big fan of smoothies. They are easy, portable, customizable, and can be packed with nutrients! Everything that this busy mama needs! I rarely miss a day making this smoothie because I can tell a BIG difference in my energy levels when I drink it. Here is … Read more
Mastitis…. If you’re unfamiliar with it, count your blessings. I’ve been told it’s absolutely terrible by breastfeeding mamas who’ve experienced its wrath. The good news is there are natural remedies that work especially if you catch it early on. What is Mastitis? Essentially it is very painful inflammation of the breast tissue. What Causes Mastitis? … Read more
Before my studies, I assumed that depression and anxiety were adult disorders. After all, what would a child or teenager have to be so distraught about? I was so wrong. Just this last week in my practice, I met two young adults (18 and 10 years old) who are both battling depression and anxiety daily. … Read more
Packing school lunches every day can definitely become tedious. BUT if you have awesome lunch gear, it makes it a lot more fun! Below are fan favorites for parents and kiddos! 1. Foogo Thermos- This small but mighty thermos will keep your kiddo’s lunch warm for hours! Packing leftovers just got easier! Shop here! 2. … Read more
I am not even going to get into the reasons WHY you should avoid school lunches. This is also not a post to criticize those parents that don’t pack lunches every day. You rock too. This post is meant to provide healthier lunch options if you are interested. Which I genuinely hope you are. I … Read more
This one is amazing and confusing. You see, both of these are called nuts. However, peanuts are actually legumes and Barùkas are actually part of the drupe (fruit) family like almonds! I chose these two because their taste profiles are similar; however, the nutrient profiles are very different! First off, what are Baruka Nuts? These … Read more
I.AM.LIVID I see babies eating Cheerios in their high chairs and children gobbling up bowls of it for breakfast frequently. Why wouldn’t a parent choose Cheerios? The bright yellow box shouts out health claims like “Gluten Free” and “Lowers Cholesterol”. How could it not be a healthy choice? Well, I’ll tell you why. Because it … Read more
Skip the rice cereal when introducing foods to your baby! Why? “Imagine dipping your spoon into a bowl of sugar and feeding baby a spoonful or two, that’s essentially what you are doing when you feed your baby rice or grain based cereals.” – Dr. Mercola If that isn’t reason enough, here are 10 more … Read more
Many people suffering from heartburn and/or acid reflux are unaware that this can lead to serious consequences if unchecked. And I’m not talking about the occasional heartburn or pregnancy induced heartburn (which are both avoidable by the way!). I’m talking about chronic acid reflux that is being treated with OTCs or prescription medications. These meds … Read more