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America Is Losing The War On Opioids, And Children Are The Real Victims
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America Is Losing The War On Opioids, And Children Are The Real Victims

There is an epidemic in America ― an epidemic that is killing adults and leaving behind children as innocent victims. Make no mistake, the opioid epidemic in America has reached a crisis level. It is an epidemic that the White House and Trump administration have stated is a priority and have vowed to fight. On…

12 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
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12 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

Metabolism is the process of your body converting food and drinks into energy. It’s always happening, even when you’re at rest; it doesn’t only happen while you’re digesting food or physically active. Your body constantly uses energy for breathing, circulation, organ function, regulating hormone levels, growing and repairing cells, and more.  Everybody has a different…

About Intermittent Fasting: Possible Benefits and How to Try It
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About Intermittent Fasting: Possible Benefits and How to Try It

Let’s talk about intermittent fasting since it’s been getting increasing attention lately from the medical community. It’s exactly what it sounds like: interspersing extended periods of not eating in between regular meals. You don’t (necessarily) change what you eat or how much you eat at a meal. You just change when you eat. This isn’t…

Family Bonding: 3 More Meaningful Summer Activities to Enjoy With Your Kids
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Family Bonding: 3 More Meaningful Summer Activities to Enjoy With Your Kids

My parents have always been my biggest heroes. To this day, they continue to lead by example and show me the true importance of tribe. We make every effort to make the time we spend together meaningful and purposeful. Now that school is out for the summer, you might be wondering how to make the…

Time to save children – The Ugly Truth About Child Abuse
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Time to save children – The Ugly Truth About Child Abuse

Once more, my heart broke upon hearing the story; the horrible story that most turn away from. This time, the news came from Idaho.  A baby had a fractured skull and brain bleed.  The infant was a victim of shaken baby syndrome and was severely malnourished, getting only enough calories to keep his heart beating. It…

Considering Prenatal Chromosomal Testing?
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Considering Prenatal Chromosomal Testing?

Are you pregnant and considering, or undecided, about having prenatal chromosomal testing done?Here’s some thoughtful advice that may help in your decision making. 1. What is the advantage of prenatal testing? Early detection of Down’s Syndrome is the primary advantage of prenatal testing, as it is the most common chromosomal abnormality among live births. 2….