Brilliant Choices

Often a favorite season of many people, Fall can pack quite a punch on allergy-prone individuals, sometimes more than spring! Why is fall such a brutal allergy season?

We recently had an emergency in my house, where a family member was rushed by ambulance to the ER with debilitating upper abdominal pain. The pain was so severe that it seemed absolute that some sort of organ or other internal entity was rupturing or exploding.

 Whether you journal about your life on paper, or make it open to the world in a blog, there is a very real sense of mental clarity one finds when putting their thoughts down on paper (or on a computer screen). 

 With so many reports, some contradictory, what vitamins are the best? Is one supplement brand better than another brand? 

The ready availability of online exercise programs and workouts, coupled with the top notch exercise equipment you can purchase for your at home use is nothing short of miraculous and wonderful!

 Getting through a historically rough period for the world is hard, it must be truly hard to understand for kids, and we want to look for ways we can help them deal with the frustration that they can be feeling in these frustrating times.

I will never forget the time I made a patient cry! This precious patient would always see my colleague for her appointments, since she was a child actually, but my colleague was unexpectedly out that day

With all the health products on the market today, claiming their efficiency and foundation as essential in our health journey, sometimes the old saying comes to mind: “too much of anything one thing isn’t good for you.” Does this hold true for toothpaste? 

Often thought of as the official end to summer, Labor Day has always been a time for gathering, celebrating, relaxing and enjoying the end of summertime. As we celebrate Labor Day this year, let’s remember the sacrifices of those who paved the way for us to have the opportunities and advantages we have today.

The absolute BEST hugs I’ve ever gotten were, and still are, from my down syndrome (DS) patients and friends. Their light and love just radiate a room and I consider it a true blessing to be around them. 

There’s never been a time in history where mental health and its vital importance has been at the forefront of important conversation. The revelation of mental health and wellness and it’s direct impact on physical and whole body well being is nothing short of a miracle, and one that has been necessary for a long time.

 There are a lot of things we can do to help boost our immune system, one of which is eating healthy foods. Let’s highlight 10 of those foods and the ways they help our immune system to protect us.