Bodies need nourishment. Food and water provide fuel for bodily processes and activities, and we must replenish our supply daily. Individual body makeup along with activity level determines what you need to sustain yourself and maintain a healthy weight. While… read more
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Are Your Makeup Brushes Spreading Germs?
No one would ever think of rubbing their clean face on a public, or even private, toilet seat. However, a recent study by Suhail Alam, MD, at the Aventus Clinic has found that our makeup brushes contain more bacteria than,… read more
Outdoor Winter Activities in Gainesville
As tempting as it may be to keep the kids indoors when the temperature drops, the winter weather is only here for a moment, and it is meant to be enjoyed! Take a break from video games and movie marathons… read more
Tips to Prevent Chapped Lips in Cold Weather
Chapped lips are literally a pain during the winter season. We have so much fun spending time outdoors and enjoying this break in the heat, but having chapped lips can make fun days less enjoyable when the cold and wind… read more
How to Overcome Setbacks and Press Reset: A Meditation Guide for Tweens
Life can be hard. During the tween years, hormones are wreaking havoc on young bodies and emotions. School increases in intensity, social cliques form, kids get more involved in sports and afterschool activities. Tweens may also start using social media… read more
Molluscum Contagiosum: What Every Parent Should Know About the Highly Contagious Skin Infection
As we enter the winter season of sharing jackets and cuddling together under movie night blankets, skin infections can quickly spread among your little ones, possibly more easily than you might have expected. Molluscum contagiosum is one to watch out… read more
4 Additives to Remove From Your Diet
We all know that fresh is best when it comes to food. The more natural it is, the higher the likelihood our bodies can tolerate it. However, since World War II, our culture has ingrained processed foods into our daily… read more
Benefits of Weighted Blankets
A cozy blanket may be your perfect movie companion, the best part of a good night’s sleep or your go-to snuggle buddy when you are feeling lonely. Next time you reach for your fuzzy friend, consider trying a weighted blanket.… read more
How Expressing Gratitude Affects Your Body and Mind
As the time for Thanksgiving dinner approaches, we often mentally prepare ourselves for the once-a-year “what are you grateful for” dinner table discussion. But according to research and licensed therapists, expressing this gratitude daily has been shown to improve our… read more
Pneumonia: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Family Safe
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pneumonia accounted for 14% of all deaths in children under five years old (about 740,180 kids total) in 2019. However, in the U.S., this number drops to fewer than 500 deaths in young… read more