Teenager Health Stats

Statistics on overall teenage health are grim. Obesity and depression rates are the highest ever and continue to climb, the number of metabolically healthy teenagers continues to decline, and all significant statistics related to health and well-being are going in the wrong direction. Why are these statistics vital to notice and comprehend? Because teens who…

New Year, New You-Health Goals for Teens in 2022

The new year brings forth an opportunity for a fresh start. It is a great moment to set resolutions and goals for the next 365 days ahead.  To reflect and take note of what areas you would like to improve on and grow and what areas you may need to let go of and stop…

Why you Should Walk After Dinner

One of the best things you can do for your overall health is to take a walk after your final meal of the day.  Walking alone is one of the best exercises one can do.  We know that exercise of any kind is extremely good for us, not just from a physical but also a…

Get Better Sleep-Add This Proven Method To Your Sleep Tool Belt

What we do in the waking state plays a large role in our ability to sleep soundly during the night.  Much of when we fall asleep, how quickly we fall asleep, and whether or not we stay asleep are impacted by our actions (and nonactions) during our waking hours.  One of the best and zero-cost…

You Are What You Eat…Ate

You probably have heard the quote, “you are what you eat.”  This is absolutely true as every cell in our body is made from the food we eat.  100 calories of blueberries compared to 100 calories of candy will have a different hormonal reaction in your body, especially if this consumption is over weeks, months,…

Reduce Your EMF Exposure

For this week’s blog, I copied and pasted snippets of Dhru Purohit’s blog.  In his blog, he provides a practical guide on mitigating electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and understanding some of the potential dangers.  I believe it’s an important preventive measure to take, especially for children whose brains and bodies are more vulnerable to dirty electricity….

10 Healthy Habits for Kids

I was inspired to create this post after my six-year-old old cousin stayed with me for the week.   He is a sweet, inquisitive, loving ball of energy.  I thoroughly enjoyed having him visit and spending time with him.  Like any young kid, though, he had his moments.  Creating healthy habits with kids reduces these…

The Ultimate Sleep Formula

Looking to fall asleep faster, have fewer awakenings throughout the night, and have a more satisfying slumber waking up in the morning feeling fully refreshed?  Look no further to the formula below.  The recipe is simple to understand but challenging to follow.  Whether you are a sound sleeper or not, following this formula will enhance…

If These Came In Pill Form

If there were a pill you could take proven to improve your health in all capacities and slash your risk of all-cause mortalities with little to no side effects, I’m wagering you would at least try it for a month or two.  Taking these “pills” would increase not only your lifespan but also your healthspan. …

Wisdom from 1st Graders

The class is in session: your teacher, 1st graders.  There’s a lot you can learn from the actions of six and seven-year-olds.  Observing them throughout the years as a teacher, I’ve found characteristics that I, as an adult, would like to do more of, and if I did, I would be more healthy and happy….