It was a day like any other day. The hospital was abuzz with the sounds of fast moving productivity and distant beeps. My scheduled patient load for the day was pretty light. It was going to be an average...
I strongly believe that in order to be the best , you have to take care of yourself. How can you expect to be this amazing woman when your glass is empty? Honestly, maybe it's so empty that you...
The problem with self-care? My planner is on the table with my weeks spread out in front of me. Every Wednesday and Sunday, in pen, I've written "face mask." A simple, 10-minute face mask. How often have I done this...
Antibiotics might be unavoidable at times, especially when you have a severe infection that can't be treated with natural remedies. Prescribed antibiotics are usually very broad-spectrum. They are aimed at killing all the bacteria in your system. And they...
There’s no rule book for how to parent and take care of your family in a global pandemic. As moms, it has always been easy to question ourselves. Is this normal behavior for my child/teen? Am I doing right...
I eat a few vegetables every day, so I'm healthy... right? I have been in major denial about my unhealthy eating habits for a long time.
Like many mamas, weight gain and low energy have plagued me over the years....
Tuesday was just a normal day for us. We woke up feeling fine, dropped our kids off at school, and off to work we went. After school and work, we finished with our evening routine and put the kids...
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...
Grocery bills can add up when you are buying fresh fruit and vegetables that are not in season. It can get expensive because fruit and veggies that are not in season are outsourced from places that can grow them....
This is my story. I cannot offer advice or recommend a better way. I can just tell you how my family and I faced this head-on when I tested positive for Covid-19.
We went on vacation in June and came...
Nutrition and Your Genes
Have you ever been confused by some of the nutrition advice you see or hear?
One moment we hear caffeine protects our hearts, and then the next, we hear it is bad for us. And what about...
As you know by now, New Mexico has cracked down on COVID-19 prevention. Albuquerque Public Schools are closed for three weeks, public events are cancelled, and the state has banned gatherings of more than 10 people. We are urged...
What I want my daughter to know about body image: she is strong and beautiful, no matter what.
Kate Winslet once said in an interview, "As a child, I never heard one woman say to me, 'I love my body.'...
Sick and tired of being sick and tired? We are smack dab in the middle of cold and flu season. So what's a mom to do to keep herself and her kiddos healthy? Try the following four nutrition tips...
In + Around ABQ
Guide to Isotopes Games with Kids :: Play Ball!
Baseball is known to be America's pastime. Here in Albuquerque, it's obvious that we agree. We're lucky enough to house one of the biggest...
