Reward your kids for a job well done . . .
With something other than food!
So many of my clients say that their bad habits with eating started when they were young. Their parents started with food as a reward...
The holidays are around the corner and we all know what that means . . . bags of Halloween candy, pumpkin pies, sweet potato casserole, and all of those warm chocolate chip cookies (for Santa, of course). Unfortunately, all...
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...
It happened. We just got back from traveling and I was partly unpacked. I was simultaneously fixing my hair, putting makeup on, and entertaining my 19 month old. She sat on the counter and happily took everything out of...
Chiropractic care: I’ve heard of it. I knew a little bit about it. But it never really occurred to me that I might benefit from it (or that I would ever need it.)
I’m fairly young. (Or so I like...
As the daughter of someone with Type 1 Diabetes, I grew up learning a lot about the disease. But, I've learned others aren't as familiar with the disease.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, so it's a good time to learn...
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...
My grandpa died of heart disease when he was fairly young. However, I rarely think about my risks of heart disease. I’m young(ish). I’m healthy(ish). I’m a busy momma focusing on caring for my children. But today, the American...
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....
Sometimes making checkup appointments and getting blood drawn doesn’t feel all that important, especially when you are juggling hundreds of other to-dos for your family. Those important health appointments get pushed to the next year or, worse, are forgotten...
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...
In + Around ABQ
Guide to May in Albuquerque
May is here! Spring is in full swing and local happenings are too. We are sure to have something for everyone in this month's...
