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Stress, anxiety, depression, suicide and all mental health disorders are on the rise. Despite what western medicine tells us, the health of the brain is connected to the health of the whole body. Feeling stressed and anxious at times is normal, but those feelings should be the exception…not the norm. If you feel like it’s…
By Sherry Torkos, holistic pharmacist Who has more bumps, scratches, bug bites and runny noses than kids? And yet it seems that many of the most common over-the-counter medications for those things have risky side effects for our little ones. As a pharmacist and a mom, holistic pharmacist, I am happy to share my picks…
There are many ways to take care of your mental health. We’ve all heard about breathing exercises, getting regular physical exercise, getting enough sleep, having a balanced diet, and having a strong support network. Another popular coping and self-care tool is mindfulness. Mindfulness is very similar to meditation, but is more versatile, in my opinion….
Guest Article by Shannon Leavitt We are desperate for healthier ways to live a quality life in a society that has increasingly become more complicated, more stressful and more demanding. It seems as though we have reached a point where we need sleep more than ever, and yet all too often it falls on the…
After four kids and various physical ailments in my life, I struggled with my weight. Over the years, my weight slowly crept up. I was confronted with the reality of my weight gain during a routine doctor’s visit in early 2015. I was mortified to learn that I had reached 275 lbs. At my height…
The winter months tend to be the busiest time of year for pediatricians, as we see a huge peak in influenza (the flu) and other common viruses. As we head deeper into flu season, the waiting rooms become more crowded and the wait times get longer. The persistent fever and dreadful symptoms leave parents feeling…
Do you believe that you have to have a relationship? Or that it’s better to have one than to not have one? There are so many people miserable in their relationships but they stay in them either because they are afraid to be alone or they have bought the idea that they must have one,…
College loans don’t have to be an albatross around your neck. If you’re in school or have graduated, these three tips will help make college loans a benefit rather than a disaster for you. A student loan is usually the first opportunity to borrow money from someone other than a family member. Many student borrowers…
by Kaitlin Krull Making time for fitness in our busy lives is difficult. At Modernize, we know that working out with children around can seem almost impossible. If you want to exercise more but always have your kids in tow, here are some tips to help you make the most of your workout by getting everyone…
Fall is approaching which can only mean one thing – it’s back to school season and time to get back into an everyday routine. With that, comes one of the biggest headaches most parents have- germs coming home with their kids. Whether it’s kids not realizing to cover their mouths when they cough or…