Many parents may wonder at what age they should take their baby or child to their first dentist appointment. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that the first check-up take place by a child’s first birthday or within six months that the first tooth grows in, whichever is sooner. Naturally, parents may also...
Due to the rising cost of health care in our country, many parents or caregivers have opted out of getting health or dental coverage for their families – not by choice, but because they cannot afford health care while also providing other basic needs for their families. As you can imagine, the decision to not...
When I tell people I’m 40 they never believe me. I get carded to buy lottery tickets or alcohol even if I’m with my kids. Just this summer someone thought I was my 16 year-old’s sister. I credit my good skin and youthful appearance to three things. A healthy diet, good eating habits, and great...
It’s back to school time! Are you having a hard time feeding your children real and healthy after school snacks? It can be a challenge, no doubt. Let’s be honest, not even adults want to eat healthy all the time. I can certainly relate. If I’m not careful, the go to after school snack at...
Bladder leaks? Female incontinence? Grab some coffee and let’s chat! Kind of embarrassing to talk about, right? But did you know that 1-in-3 women experience bladder leaks? That’s 33 percent of us! For African-American women, the number goes up to 1-in-2! It’s not always fun to talk about managing bladder leaks or an overactive bladder....
Summer is officially here and if you’re not bathing suit ready, the time is now. This smoothie with fresh strawberries, coconut, and banana tastes like a vacation in a glass. (And if you’re feeling up to it, why not add a shot of your favorite rum to it? Because it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.) Smoothies are one...
I get obsessed with certain foods and my current obsession is adding Kale to everything we eat. “We” does include the kids. Kale is mixed into our salads, rice, pasta sauces, eggs and of course, my mixed berry smoothies! For every recipe that calls for spinach, I now add kale. This mixed berry smoothie is packed...
Does your family struggle with eating healthy? Do your kids complain when you make or offer veggies for dinner? How can you get your kids to eat healthier? March is National Nutrition Month and an opportunity to get your family to eat healthy. Experts say it takes 21 days of the same activity to make it a habit....
It’s been such a long week and I’m really tired. I’ve been walking around in a fog, forgetting things, and feeling like the easy tasks are taking longer than necessary. Lack of sleep can cause some really serious symptoms to your body that can result in serious side effects. Everything from headaches to moodiness and...
So you’ve decided to start running. First, congratulate yourself on making the decision and second, get ready to feel awesome both physically and mentally. Running is something that seems so daunting to many people (including myself at one time). But with the right program, positive attitude, and determination, you will find yourself looking forward to...