May 2021

5 Common Digestive Problems and Their Recommended Remedies

By |2022-03-15T15:40:09-05:00May 10th, 2021|Daily Living, Internal Health|

Here are common GI problems, their symptoms, and how you can treat the symptoms.  In a survey conducted by the US National Library of Medicine, 61% of individuals said they experience gastrointestinal symptoms. This means ⅔ of those who participated in the survey suffer from issues including heartburn, acid reflux, abdominal pain, or bloating.  The [...]

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15 Mother’s Day Gift and Outing Ideas in Galveston, TX

By |2023-05-01T08:43:28-05:00May 3rd, 2021|Daily Living, Local Galveston|

From bouquets to brunch, we’ve got your gift ideas covered Mother’s Day is right around the corner—May 14th, to be exact—and after the year we’ve had, we all deserve a bit of spoiling.  We wanted to give you some ideas that will help the moms in your life feel extra special this year.  Due to [...]

March 2021

The Winter Storm Passed but Help Is Still Needed Across Texas: Here Are 5 Ways You Can Help

By |2022-06-28T09:24:24-05:00March 3rd, 2021|Daily Living|

Although the single digit temperatures have left us, the impacts of the winter storm are still here. Millions of people were without power, had dry taps, suffered burst pipes, and/or were on a Boil Water Notice.  Financial Help PATH (People Attempting to Help) is distributing funds and resources to those in East Texas through their [...]

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January 2021

Face Masks and Skin Issues — 5 Tips That Will Keep Your Skin Happy

By |2022-06-16T12:42:44-05:00January 11th, 2021|Daily Living|

While it’s time to put 2020 in the past, unfortunately masks will be coming with us into the new year. In order to keep COVID-19 cases down, wearing masks will likely continue to be a necessity. But wearing a face mask every time we are in public has caused many people to experience “maskne,” or [...]

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When to Keep Kids Home From School: 4 General Guidelines

By |2022-03-16T10:50:40-05:00January 11th, 2021|Children & Youth, Daily Living|

With winter break coming to an end, and routines setting back in, you might hear this phrase a bit more than usual during the adjustment period: “Mom, I don’t feel so good...”. Uh-oh, this is the last thing you want to hear any morning. You simply can’t miss another day of work and your kiddo [...]

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Is Dry January Worth It? Here are 8 Benefits

By |2022-12-30T12:33:51-06:00January 4th, 2021|Daily Living, News Feed|

The combination of the holidays and the changes that 2020 brought all Americans caused many individuals to drink more regularly. In fact, alcohol consumption increased by 14% during the coronavirus pandemic.  With a new year finally here, people are thinking of ways they can kick off 2023 in the healthiest way possible. One way that [...]

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December 2020

3 Cereals for You and Your Family: Healthy and Delicious

By |2022-03-18T13:26:00-05:00December 23rd, 2020|Children & Youth, Daily Living|

Mom and Dad, don’t you agree that mornings set the tone for the rest of the day? That’s why we tell our kids to start the day off with great attitudes and a great breakfast. But what counts as a great breakfast? When mornings are hectic, sometimes we rely on a quick bowl of cereal [...]

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A Look Back at 2020: A Challenging Yet Memorable Year

By |2022-03-25T11:20:26-05:00December 22nd, 2020|Covid-19, Daily Living|

Experiencing a worldwide global pandemic was certainly not at the top of our new year's resolutions list. 2020 will not be winning any awards for favorite year, but it will definitely be one of the most memorable years to date. So, how do we reflect on this time in a positive way?  You conquered many [...]

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Texting and Driving: 5 Useful Guidelines for Teaching Your Teen

By |2022-03-18T13:32:22-05:00December 10th, 2020|Children & Youth, Daily Living|

Ten million people are involved in car accidents every year. Sadly, automobile accidents are the leading cause of death among teens 13 through 19 according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Now, the distraction of cellphones, texting, and internet surfing has made the roads even more dangerous. As a matter of fact, did [...]

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‘Tis the Season for Soup – 5 Excellent Benefits of Eating Soup

By |2022-03-18T13:36:40-05:00December 9th, 2020|Daily Living, Wellness & Nutrition|

It’s hard not to love the combination of winter and soup. Who doesn’t love cozying up by the fire after a long day in the cold with a delicious bowl full of nutritious ingredients?  But soup doesn’t just provide comfort on chilly days. Let’s take a look at some of the other benefits we can [...]

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