Health & Wellness

“You are one in a million." When I read those words, they don’t make me think of the lottery. When I hear the words “one in a million," I think of a rare form of cancer called Chordoma. In 2015, I...

We are now several weeks into the new year and realizing that the resolutions we set out to do might not be obtainable. With the new year, many of us are overly ambitious in trying to obtain our health...

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...

I write this now that I am living back in my hometown, and with a 6 month old baby in tow. While this means I am always surrounded by family, there was a time I lived away from loved...

My mom nemesis has definitely been self-care. The needs of my kids are so urgent compared to taking care of me, which seems like it can wait. (Um, it can't wait . . . unless you want to run...

We've got a one-way ticket to flavor town that also happens to be heart healthy! Taking care of our hearts doesn't mean sacrificing taste. Over the years, we've published many tasty, heart healthy recipes on our site, so we've...

During my well-woman exam and IUD removal appointment my gynecologist felt a lump on my thyroid. One and a half months later I was sitting at the endocrinologist's. He diagnosed me with Hashimoto's. It wasn't a fun month--not terrible, but not what...

Skinny. That's the word that comes to mind when I see this pic. I never had to work on being thin . . . I just was. Even after four pregnancies, I pretty much stayed at a weight I liked....

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...

*Please note: I am not a therapist and the information below may be triggering as it relates to mental health. Though this blog does not give explicit details but resources, it does give general examples. If you or your...

It can be really challenging to find the right products for a child who suffers from eczema and sensitive skin. Every child responds differently to treatment options, so it can feel overwhelming to find something that works for your...

For many of us, shorter daylight hours and cooler temps can lead to a case of the winter blues or even seasonal affective disorder (SAD). But we don't just have to accept feeling down every winter. There are some...

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...

I come from a family of sweaters. We are the kind of people who sweat often, a lot and in all environments (yes, even in cold weather!) By the time I was in college, I was desperate for a...