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
Health
Great Greens!
Stronger immune systems, better overall behavior, improved ability to focus on tasks and more quality nights of sleep. These are all things we want our kids to possess, and with the simple addition of a few more servings of greens… read more
Oh, Poop! What Your Child’s No. 2 Means
I have to admit, until I became aย mom, I never gave excrement muchย thought. As soon as your first babyย is born though, it becomes superย important. The first one! Did they go?ย How many times a day? What did itย look like? You find… 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
PANDAS: What Is It and How Can It Be Treated?
When local mom and hairstylist Tonya Cowartโs oldest son Michael was three years old, out of the blue she noticed he began sucking on his fingers. His preschool teacher told Tonya that he had been doing it all day, and… read more
Keeping Your Ticker in Tip Top Shape
As we get older, more and more foods get added to the indigestion list. Our favorite indulgences or even food items that were once normal during dinner now keep us lying awake with pain, wondering if the food was really… read more
The Truth About Essential Oils and Their Use With Kids and Pets
Essential oils are everywhere. They can be found in Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, Target, and Bed, Bath, and Beyond right here in Gainesville. They are also often front and center on our social media pages. Proponents argue their health benefits, while… 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 with loved ones, making gingerbread houses and opening gifts, but having chapped lips can make any of those activities less enjoyable when the… read more
Snot Cheat Sheet: Understanding Mucus
When it comes to raising children, parents wear many hats. On any given day, you can be a chef, chauffeur, maid, therapist, nurse, teacher and last but not least, snot checker. Thatโs right, one of the many joys of parenting… read more
Energy Drinks: Our Youthโs Latest Health Scare
Energy drinks are everywhere. From convenience stores to pharmacies, they are ever-increasing in popularity, particularly with our children. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 50% of kids between the ages of 12 and… read more