Restoring kids’ back-to-school sleep schedule

FOR MANY CHILDREN, the lazy days of summer end this month as they head back to school. During the summer, children tend to go to sleep and awaken later than they do during the school year. When school resumes, children must go to sleep and awaken at earlier times.

Make proper footwear a priority

REGARDLESS OF OUR CHOICE of daily routine, athletic lifestyle, work, or activity, happy feet are at the root of our overall well-being and desire to keep it up.Feet are often taken for granted when evaluating personal well-being, but when we make foot health a priority, many of the lifestyle aches...

How parents can ensure their picky eaters get proper nutrition

Every family has one—a child who is extremely picky about the foods he or she is willing to eat. For some kids, this pickiness may simply be an assertion of independence. For others, it may stem from prior experiences with certain tastes or textures that they find disagreeable.

Curious about acupuncture? Learn how this complementary therapy can alleviate symptoms

ACUPUNCTURE IS A FORM OF Traditional Chinese Medicine believed to have been practiced for nearly 5,000 years.

You’re never too old for Super Slow Training

Though most of the clients currently taking advantage of the Super Slow Training method offered at TriggerPoint are in their 40s, this evidence- based, time-efficient exercise solution is gaining popularity among people of all ages—including individuals well into their senior years.One such client...

Sun kissed: keeping things simple with sun care

AS AN URGENT-CARE PHYSICIAN, I have seen plenty of heat-related illness and summer injuries.

EATING WELL

JULY IS PRIME BERRY SEASON— though those of us who eagerly await strawberry season and enjoy making a special day of picking our own were fortunate in that they came early this year!There’s just something about the taste of fresh berries that seems to capture the essence of the summer season!

Recognizing toxic relationships— and how to get help if you’re a victim

Exposure to toxic behavior in a spouse or partner can profoundly impact one’s emotional, mental, and even physical health.