Health & Wellness

Having trouble creating good habits? Maybe you need to start smaller. We've all tried to set goals for ourselves, maybe to exercise an hour a day or prepare healthier foods for our family, only to have our plans derailed by...

The FDA has recently approved the first drug to specifically treat postpartum depression. While this new medication may be a welcome relief to mothers in thick of postpartum depression, it's always a good idea to be wary of a...

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...

I struggled with anxiety and depression, especially as a teenager, and would have benefited from learning some grounding skills earlier on. I wish I'd known what to do when I felt my body tighten, my mind race, and 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...

As a personal trainer and mom of a four-month-old, my workouts revolve around baby's nap time. I created a workout that targets all the major muscle groups. This routine utilizes the stairs in my home so it's convenient, quick and effective. It takes about...

As moms, there is nothing more important than the health and wellbeing of our family. That is why when my daughter broke her arm, I took her to Duke City Urgent Care. It was an ordinary stay-at-home mom, rainy...

When she called to tell me she had stage 4 breast cancer, I fell silent. Stage 4? What does this mean? All I could do was ask, "When do you want me to come?" She started crying. We both...

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...

Seeing your loved one struggle with addiction, whether it be drugs or alcohol, can be very challenging. Loving them but also watching their addiction take so much power over their minds and body can bring pain and fear. I have...

Where are all my gluten-free mamas at? Now I know the GF diet is all the new rave. (Or maybe it's a necessity for you.) But it can be so intimidating making a decision to go gluten-free. It is especially...

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...

Depression doesn't have a face. My name is Margo, and I have high-functioning depression and anxiety. What does high-functioning depression and anxiety mean? It means that every day I function. It means I still get out of bed in the...

*For many people, having a healthy relationship with alcohol can be a challenge, so if this triggers you, please be cautious. Moreover, if you need help, please seek it out. Healthy Relationship with Alcohol In 2020, the birth of Zoom Happy...