If you are among the millions of migraine sufferers, you know how painful, frightening and debilitating it can be. Approximately 39 million Americans suffer from migraines—a staggering statistic indeed! Migraine is a difficult condition to manage because the...

Most families are looking to balance fun and health on Halloween. This post won’t tell you what to do but gives you a tool kit for finding the balance that makes sense for your situation. Why? Because there is no one-size-fits-all solution and no absolute truth about...

A lot of people today are looking for non-toxic and less-toxic alternatives to conventional products on the market. I recently posted a poll asking respondents to state which toxic exposures most concern them. The responses included: Glyphosate Heavy metals Synthetic...

How many picky eaters do you know? These children (and adults) typically have sensory issues with certain textures, shapes, flavors, smells or even the color of food. Frequently, the most pronounced picky eating patterns appear in children with special needs. Picky...

The world of nutritional supplementation can be overwhelming. We live in a fast-paced world, surrounded by the “quick-fix” mindset. Whatever health issues you have, there seems to be a remedy in a bottle for it at your fingertips. But will it work? Is it worth the...

We live in a culture that fetishizes and commercializes breasts in some contexts and fears them in others. There are breast cancer “awareness” projects, but where are the true prevention projects? This post highlights action steps for improving breast health and...

Generation after generation, childhood ADHD diagnoses skyrocket. Does a child you love have ADHD? If so, you know how hard it is to deal with the day-to-day reality. Education and healthcare workers witness the struggles of children with attention deficits. In my...

There is so much conflicting advice on coffee during pregnancy. Coffee has many positive as well as negative characteristics. Additionally, many health and genetic factors come into play. Some people believe we should abstain from coffee completely throughout...

Constipation symptoms are among the most common digestive issues in pregnancy and affect about half of pregnant people. If I asked you, “do you suffer from constipation?” how would you answer? A lot of pregnant women are constipated without knowing it! The functional...