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Should I Give My Child Melatonin for Better Sleep?
Picture this: It's 2 AM when you once again get awoken by your child's complainant that they cannot get back to sleep. You’ve had a long day, are exhausted, know that tomorrow is likely going to be another busy day - and you're not at your wit's end, given that this has been happening more often than you care to admit. You do your... -
The value of home grown food
In honor of my Mom, I want to write about the gift of planting fruits and vegetables on Mother’s Day. Since I was a little girl, I remember spending quality time with my mother in the garden. Despite having a small walkway as our gardening space in Brooklyn, NY, we made the best of it by growing our favorites such as basil and tomatoes.... -
Rainbow Inspiration - Why the rainbow diet is so healthy.
The more colors we have in our lives, the more balanced we will feel. I am sure you have heard about the “rainbow diet”. This is a great way to add lots of colors and different nutrients to your bodies every day. We can use colors to activate the 7 main chakras as we allow our body systems to move, get energized and balance... -
Check your Posture and be Mindful this Holiday!
The holiday season can be a stressful time between gift shopping, traveling, and cooking to name but a few. High stress levels and out-of-the-ordinary physical activities can be a recipe for injuries, and who wants injuries during the holiday season (or ever)? I would love for each and every one to enjoy a fun, pain-free holiday season filled with an abundance of joy and... -
“Thinking in Abundance” – Woo Woo or Truth?
If you have dabbled at all in self-help or new age literature, you have likely come across the idea of an “abundant mindset”. If you are quick to toss self-help and new age concepts into the woo-woo trash, let me ask you to pause and take a closer look at the wisdom embedded within the abundant mindset. An Internal Battle Between Abundance (Hope) and... -
Why do we experience pain?
Pain is a protective system. You experience pain when your brain concludes that your body or your tissues are in danger and something needs to change. This needed change could be your movement patterns, your activity level, even (and maybe most importantly) your thought patterns or attitudes. Your pain is such a powerful protective mechanism that it is always steering you in the direction... -
Put on your Game Face to Make Health Changes
Just getting psyched is not enough. Both commitment and skills are necessary to make changes and follow through on them. Naturally, the first step is to really nail down your goal and expectations. Your goal should be clear and measurable and realistic – not drop 30lbs in a month or stop being angry with your children. With regard to expectations, people do not magically...