We are in the heart of cold and flu season. The CDC estimates that so far this season there have been at least 9.7 million flu illnesses, 87,000 hospitalizations and 4,800 deaths from flu (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2020,…
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Is Your Body Reaping all the Benefits Vitamin D Provides?
Do you know if you're getting enough vitamin D? Do you know if your body has enough stored? Or, are you deficient? You may know vitamin D as "The Sunshine Vitamin." The reason for this is because when our skin…
What’s Your Theme for 2020?
Happy New Year 2020! I always look forward to waving farewell to one year and welcoming in a new one. The start of a new year is like one big fantastic Monday for me. Nope, not punishment for prior activities; not sleepy, chaotic, mundane…
Stress Less Through the Holidays
Do the holidays stress you out? They stress me out! Holiday stress has shifted for me since having a child. My main stress pre-motherhood was enduring the busy shopping scene. My stress management technique at that time was: bring wine in a…
Real Talk: The Holiday Cookie Tray Dilemma
I have a serious question for you: if you are to receive a tray of cookies or other sweet treats during this holiday season, what do you intend - or fear - to do with them? Perhaps you're concerned you'll eat too many.…