Today, technology is on the rise and our youth are the biggest consumers on the market. It seems like each task we do every day can be digitally completed (except for eating and drinking). Children rely so much on technology, they often neglect physical activity in the interest of gaming, television, or other computer related activities. With child obesity rates rising, it is important to foster the relationship between your child and their physical fitness. Here are some creative ways to help … [Read more...]
Childhood Stress: What’s Normal and What Should be Checked Out?
As adults, we tend to think of children as perpetually happy and carefree. But, even kids can get stressed out. It's important to recognize normal stress levels versus stress that needs to be addressed by a doctor or therapist. Here are some warning signs to watch for. Common Childhood Stressors Kids begin to experience stress at a very young age. Often, preschoolers will suffer from separation anxiety because they don't want to be away from their parents and this is a form of stress. As … [Read more...]
Easily Monitor Mental Health with Technology!
This post was developed in partnership with Pfizer as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I don't know about you, but I love great apps. I use apps for so many things in my life - photos, creating gifts, shopping, connecting with friends, and even for health. There really is an app for everything, which is why I am so glad to have found and able to share the Moodivator app with you all. Did you know that 2014 survey found that 70% of patients being treated for a mental … [Read more...]
Easily Host a Pink Party for Breast Cancer Awareness!
At the beginning of the month, the Women's Ministry team from church hosted a Pink Party. We had so much fun planning for and hosting this party as our first big social event of the year. Of course, I turned to Oriental Trading for great pink party supplies. I asked our Pastor's wife and her mother to help us decorate because they just do a beautiful job. They were happy to work with the great supplies I found at Oriental Trading. I picked out hot pink and light pink party Party supplies … [Read more...]
6 Foods That Are Probably Not Gluten Free
Gluten is a wheat protein that has gotten a lot of attention in the past few years. More and more people are discovering a gluten intolerance or finding out that gluten exasperates a condition that they have. Gluten also bloats the belly, giving people what is known as “gluten gut”. Many of these factors are making more people opt for a gluten-free lifestyle. It’s difficult to do when you’re unsure about what contains gluten. Everyone knows that bread and pasta contain gluten, but that’s not … [Read more...]
The Complete 10-Day Detox Diet Plan and Cookbook
Includes 150 recipes! Turn your life and health around in just 10 days. The Complete 10-Day Detox Diet Plan and Cookbook offers a complete cleansing and detox diet that’s easy to follow, practical and realistic. It detoxifies the body, so it’s a valuable aid when it comes to optimizing weight and improving digestion, skin, joints, energy levels, hormones, immune systems and overall vitality. [Tweet "Complete cleansing and detox diet in 10-day Detox!"] Karen Barnes provides … [Read more...]
4 Medical Apps You Can Use on Your Phone
Mobile technology is transforming the way companies in a range of sectors do business, including those in the healthcare industry. Apps like these are helping improve the performance of healthcare practitioners and producing a better patient experience. Flu Near You: Real-Time Monitoring of Virus Spread Image via iTunes For years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a weekly influenza update featuring statistics on U.S. residents with flu-like symptoms, the number … [Read more...]
