Every day in the US, an average of 10,000 babies are born. Moms who give birth during this time are elated that they have accomplished one of life's best milestones. In the past, this would be a time for family and friends to pitch in to help and celebrate the joys of a new family member. Instead of thanks to the challenges of social distancing, many new parents are isolated … [Read more...] about The Secret Benefits of Quarantining with a Newborn
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The Health Benefits of Drinking Kombucha
Kombucha is a drink with an age-old recipe originating in the far east. The Chinese referred to it as the "Immortal Health Elixir." In recent years, Kombucha has become popular with the health conscious looking for an alternative to fizzy drinks packed with artificial sweeteners and red dye whatever! At first glance, you might just think Kombucha is a fizzy, yellow, sour liquid … [Read more...] about The Health Benefits of Drinking Kombucha
Benefits of Stretching
Someone made a very insightful comment to me recently. When I told this person (who is not a fitness pro) that when I added 15 min of hip stretches to my usual evening stretch routine my knee ache went away within a few days. Her comment was “wow, you’re finally not stretching for no reason.” My jaw hit the floor…I exclaimed, ”There are a million reasons to stretch … [Read more...] about Benefits of Stretching
Turmeric – Best Uses and Benefits for Kids + Recipe
Turmeric has been gaining a lot of press lately so, I decided to explore its health benefits and see if this spice was something that would benefit our family. I was given a health magazine over the holidays that showcased turmeric on the front cover. I was excited, but when I went to the article, I was disturbed because it was all presented in a capsule form. Why do they have … [Read more...] about Turmeric – Best Uses and Benefits for Kids + Recipe
Benefits of Cell Phones for Kids
"But all my friends have one," may be a constant argument if your child really wants you to get her a cell phone. While some parents may fear giving their child a cell phone opens the door to danger, such as the child contacting undesirable people without the parent knowing or a teenager texting her boyfriend at all hours of the day and night, other parents view the cell phone … [Read more...] about Benefits of Cell Phones for Kids