After over-indulging over the holidays, many want to start the new year off on a healthy note by doing a detox. But your body doesn’t need you to drink only juice for two weeks straight: our bodies naturally detox themselves and the best way we can help them is by making healthy choices. Below, we [...]
Did you know your child’s brain produces a million connections every second from infancy to three years old? How your baby’s brain develops depends on three key factors: their relationships, experiences, and the environment. Environmental factors from the air they breathe to the foods they eat can impact how their brain develops. Young children also [...]
Going home for the holidays is full of catching up with your loved ones, eating delicious meals, running into your old classmates, and...GAMES! Everyone loves playing games and it’s a great way of bringing together your family and friends who you haven’t seen in so long. Whether it’s a classic game of charades or a [...]
December 1st is “Eat a Red Apple Day” so let’s take a look at the benefits of apples What makes apples so important that they get a holiday? There must be some pretty impressive health benefits to them—as they say, “an apple a day keeps the doctors away.” To celebrate “Eat a Red Apple Day,” [...]
There’s nothing quite like November in Texas. The hustle and bustle of summertime and the beginning of fall have passed, giving us more time to take in the changing colors, fallen leaves, and cooler breeze that have finally arrived. Plus, those delicious Thanksgiving meals are so close that we can already taste them. Aside from [...]
The two words “mental health” have been used at a higher rate since the COVID-19 lockdowns started to ramp up back in March 2020. Fast forward a year and a half later, and COVID-19 is still a lingering thought in our minds, if not at the forefront. Going through a pandemic is no joke, nor [...]
Whether it’s a sharp pain at our temples, a throbbing behind our eyeballs, or an aching at the base of our skull, we’ve all encountered the unpleasant sensation of a headache. Big or small, it is hard to focus on whatever task is at hand until the pain goes away. Headaches and migraines are quite [...]
Signs you have parental burnout and how to combat it When kids are overwhelmed with school stress, it isn’t always easy for parents to put on a brave face, especially when you as a parent are busy yourself. Daily distractions are normal: work, school, healthcare appointments, keeping up with your social life, and managing household [...]
Common nutrients in veggies and ways you can sneakily add them to your everyday meals We’ve all heard “eat your veggies!” or “don’t forget about your greens!” before. But not many of us take into account just how beneficial they are for our everyday diets. Veggies are brain food and vitamin powerhouses. Because there are [...]
Simple ways to stay hydrated this summer & signs of dehydration you should look out for Living in Texas has its perks: beautiful sunrises, scenic landscape views, and sunshine all year round. But let’s not forget a recurring wave (heat, that is) we’re faced with every year: triple-degree temperatures. Although us Texans know how to [...]
