Once upon a time I was a very scared thirteen-year-old getting her first period. I can remember it like it was yesterday. I was at a park with my friend, who was visiting from out of town, and we were riding a carousel when, BAM, it hit. The pain I experienced with that first ...read more
I've experienced stress and generalized anxiety. And while I recognized that the two often go hand in hand, I also discovered through personal experience that they're different afflictions. For me, stress is acute--usually centered around a change or event. Anxiety, on the other ...read more
We all know how important sleep is. The trouble is finding it. As a working mom I'm telling everyone I know: you should experience the best pillow for sleep at least once in your lifetime and here's why...sleeping on a Juvea pillow is just BETTER. I've been testing my Juvea ...read more
I never take being healthy for granted. When I put my head on my pillow at the end of the day, I do a gratitude check. My family's health is always at the top of the list. But things happen. And we moms know how delicate our family's health can be. That's where CharMed ...read more
Eating "right" during pregnancy can be hard. You've got nausea and cravings and hunger pangs to contend with. Still, it's possibly to maintain a healthy diet and stay fit during those challenging nine months. Luckily, we can help get you on the right path with some pro tips from ...read more
About 10 percent (6.1 million) of women in the United States between the ages of 15 and 44 have difficulty getting or staying pregnant, and the psychological toll can be great. Infertility can be a lonely and challenging journey. Women struggling to get pregnant may consider ...read more
Many people go to the dentist not just because they want good oral health, but also because having a great smile is a good confidence booster. But it also impacts those who see that dazzling smile. A smile can be infectious--spreading joy and warmth to others. And it can also do ...read more
My husband arrived home from work this past Tuesday positively gleeful at the sight of snow on our lawn and in our driveway. Indeed, I think he was more excited than the kids! Of course, snow-ball fight and sledding weren't the activities driving his white-out weather ...read more
Move over matcha, there's a new green drink on the scene... and it's taking over your Instagram feed. Celery juice has become the current trend among health nuts and influencers alike--so I had to do a little digging to see what all the hype is about. After all, I've been eating ...read more
Urgent cares and telemedicine options are great and all, but they don't eradicate the need for a primary care physician, a doctor who know you and your medical and mental history and help you make informed health decisions. With more and more millennials skipping out on annual ...read more
These days, it seems like motherhood and wine go hand in hand. We sometimes joke that adult-life and parenting can drive us to drink, but the reality is: the seemingly harmless sippy-cup-full-of-Cab mentality can cross a line. Sure, after a long, hard 12 hours of battling babies ...read more
How do you spend your day? Whether immersed in email replies, shopping from Instagram, mapping out your next run, reserving a table for two, catching up via video chat or unwinding with a bestseller on your E-reader, you most likely spend your day connected. We are all plugged ...read more
Change begins with a simple first step. When it comes to making health a priority, moms like me know we need fitness to tackle all the challenges of motherhood. Yet things get in the way of our good intentions. Our children's needs and schedules come before we do. And then it ...read more
Are you familiar with how you can reduce the risk of heart disease? We could all be a little more well versed in how to take care of our hearts right? Well, I'm going to share some natural ways to reduce the risk of heart disease with you today! Heart health is an issue that I do ...read more
I went to a birthday party for a one year old at a friend's house a few years back, and was greeted at the door by a passive-aggressive sign that read "No Shoes in the House. Please Wear Socks or Hospital Slippers." (There was a big box of disposable surgical socks free for the ...read more
Keeping up your fitness goals can be especially challenging come mid-February. To help fight against the urge to slow down or quit, Gold’s Gym has declared February 22 Commitment Day. At locations throughout the country, they're even offering free workouts and classes along with ...read more
Health experts, doctors and nutritionists consistently site the benefits moving toward a plant based vegetarian diet. I was a vegetarian for over nine years and I learned a thing or two that can help you and your family make the switch, whether it be exclusively or not. I have ...read more
Dieting on your own can be challenging and even alienating at times.. It’s been well-proven that “social dieting” makes weight loss more fun and successful—especially with programs that include elements like the spirit competition, teamwork, encouragement and, of course, gentle ...read more
February is Heart Health month, and we're sharing five super-important tips to help you keep your ticker healthy, happy, and strong. Did you know that each minute, your heart pumps 1.5 gallons of blood, effectively fueling every cell in your body? It is critical to take care of ...read more
When the flu hits you or your little one (or both!) it can be daunting to assess which symptoms to address first. When most of us think of flu symptoms we immediately think of a low grade fever, aches and pains and nausea, which may lead to dehydration. Essentially a loss of body ...read more
As a mom to three, author and blogger, and co-founder of meal-kit company, One Potato, Catherine McCord knows a thing or two about being stretched thin. Still, she manages to get delicious, nutritious food in front of her family every day. We reached out to Catherine for tips to ...read more
Happy New Year! New Year, New You, am I right? We all start the year off with New Year's resolutions to better ourselves in some way and the popular resolutions include a goal of either weight-loss, fitness or both. I am starting the year off right with goals of easy, home-cooked ...read more
The hustle, bustle and holly-jolly manic merriment of the season has officially begun. The grownups (and kids!) are overbooked, overtired, and over-sugared. Time to take a deep cleansing breath, slow down, and be more mindful in your everyday eating and daily activities. Here ...read more
Did you know there are almost seven teaspoons of sugar are in one Snickers candy bar?! And you can expect to get 28 empty calories in one piece of traditional Halloween treat: candy corn. And who can’t eat just one?! Seems like finding healthy swaps are not a bad idea! Below are ...read more
