For my family, one of the most difficult transitions about going back to school is adjusting to the new sleep schedule. Summertime camps generally start later than school schedules. This also tends to be when we fit in our vacations and trips so traveling across time zones or sleeping in new places play a big factor. All […]
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CNN reported in December that the #1 health-related question that hit Google last year was “What is the Keto Diet?” If you’re still wondering “What is the Keto Diet?”, check out our blog post from December 3rd. The fact that this diet approach has gained popularity and interest is undeniable. It is less agreed across the
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Fat What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you see that word? Fear? Disgust? Frustration? With all of the history and social-emotional stigma about dietary fat, it does seem surprising that a diet that reaches upward of 75% of your caloric intake from fat has become so popular. Maybe you’ve heard about
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Happy Holiday Season! Here are several of our favorite holiday recipes. It’s true – holiday food can be delicious AND healthy. Whether it’s hosting, entertaining house guests or bringing a dish to share, we’ve got a variety of yummy and seasonal recipes to share. And that includes desserts too! Enjoy! Stuffed Squash (from Dr Mark
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I recently read a report that said Americans purchase nearly 600 million pounds of candy for Halloween each year! Another statistic on Halloween candy said that the average American kid consumes about 3 cups of sugar — that’s almost 170 sugar cubes in a single night! Making smart, healthy decisions about candy on Halloween are
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Why Healthy Lunchbox? School has been in session now for several weeks. My picky 5th grader likes to take a lunchbox to school and I started to notice many food items coming back mostly untouched. When questioned, I expected the same usual response about not having time to eat between chatting with his pals, but I
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When I first met Amy, she told me she’d always battled her weight and was tired of the constant struggle. She said she gains by just “looking at food.” She also had arthritis in her knee, her digestion was not ideal, and she felt sluggish during the day. Amy had just found out her Hemoglobin
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A few years ago, I was flying back to Colorado from my original home in Boston. It was the evening after my uncle’s funeral. He died of lung cancer, which still surprises me. I was alone on this leg of my journey and emotionally vulnerable. While in Logan airport, I felt that I needed a
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Sun exposure is great for your brain, bones, and skin. It can improve mood and sleep quality plus relieve stress. It provides all these benefits due to its ability to create vitamin D. (Learn more about Vitamin D here.) However, too much sun causes sunburn, blisters and can create flu-like symptoms or headache. Prolonged over-exposure
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Traveling to foreign places is fun, exciting and full of wonderful new cultural experiences. Unfortunately, it can be easy to pack home unwanted virus, bacteria, or parasites that can wreak havoc on your digestive tract. Common symptoms* most often include: Diarrhea Nausea Abdominal Bloating & Cramps Malaise (weakness, illness or discomfort) Rash Fever These side
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