Health & Wellness

New Mexico is such a great place for outdoor activities, but I recently tried one I hadn't before, stand-up paddle boarding. Here are a few things I learned as a total beginner. It's...Inflatable? I know, I was surprised to learn this...

For many of us, shorter daylight hours and cooler temps can lead to a case of the winter blues or even seasonal affective disorder (SAD). But we don't just have to accept feeling down every winter. There are some...

School has been in session for a few weeks now, and it is about the time where children start bringing home a variety of sicknesses from being back in school. With the COVID-19 precautions of social distancing, mask-wearing, frequent...

Once you officially join the “Mom Club” you begin to hear all the not-so-fun side effects of birthing a miracle: leaky, cracked nipples from breastfeeding; a mental fog due to chronic sleep deprivation; and let’s not forget all the...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! In honor of PINKTOBER, let’s review the facts about screening mammography… In the 20+ years that I have taken care of patients with breast cancer, there have been tremendous improvements in breast cancer screening,...

My 4-year-old daughter recently completed a sleep study to check for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Going into it, I was really worried about how she would react to the experience. Even as an adult, the thought of having 25+ sensors stuck to my...

Happy World Autism Awareness Day! Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that can impair the ability to communicate and interact. Symptoms include, but are not limited to, difficulties in social interaction and communication and repetitive behaviors. Did you know...

Resolutions Are you considering what to do for your New Year's resolution this year? Many resolutions have something to do with health. Many times a resolution may include weight loss or a change in diet. Being a dietitian, I am...

My sister was sick for ten years before she figured out why. Ten years of appointments, tests, procedures, hospital stays and ER visits, research, trying one thing after another, and doctors shrugging their shoulders before sending her on to...

I truly believe you don't know the importance of sleep until you become a parent. You count exactly how many minutes of sleep you were able to get the night before. You sit in your car in front of...

Scoliosis ABQ is a physical therapy practice dedicated to the treatment of scoliosis. The owners of the practice, Dr. Susan Halbig and Dr. Karen Pettine, both physical therapists and moms, opened the doors in February 2019. As of April,...

Choosing a pediatrician for your child can be a daunting task. Which one is the best fit for our family? Do you offer same-day sick appointments? What if my baby gets sick when the office is closed? Are you certified...

We were riding in the car, and my seven-year-old daughter said, “Mommy, what’s your groove?” She also stated that mommy "isn't the same." Wow. I didn’t think it was noticeable until my daughter brought it up. My beautiful sweet girl...

It all started when I was a kid. My dad was an alcoholic. His family tradition was passed down from generations, and he kept it going strong. As a child, I wasn’t truly aware of the severity or consequences. I remember...