Plastic and our health: Is there really a link?

Plastic and our health: Is there really a link?

Plastic and our health: Not just about bottles   I am so excited to have our environmental ob back with us to share some very important information on plastics and their effect on us. The impact is not only on the environment, these chemicals actually…

What can you do when you are burning out?

What can you do when you are burning out?

A few years ago, after doing the work and mom for thing for 5 + years, I noticed I was becoming increasingly cynical, I was more often than not in a bad mood and I felt exhausted. One day I sat down and asked myself:…

Violence in Medicine: how often do we abuse physicians?

Violence in Medicine: how often do we abuse physicians?

Protect our healers   In medicine, we love talking about case reports, which are essentially brief, patient based medical stories. Today, I want to start our post with a case report of sorts.  Follow along, and you will see how it ties in with our…

Easy tips for happy and healthy travel on your next vacation

Easy tips for happy and healthy travel on your next vacation

Stay healthy while away   Last week I had the opportunity to take a little time off and get away for a few days. We went to LA and stayed at a lovely Airbnb in Venice beach, California. Summer often has us traveling and enjoying…

With so many options, what are my favorite superfoods and why?

With so many options, what are my favorite superfoods and why?

Everyone is talking about their favorite superfoods   Superfoods. They seem to be in everyone’s vocabulary. For the last few years, it seems a new superfood comes along every few months.  Lately, I feel almost all fruits, vegetables and spices are a superfoods 😂! While…

Smart sun protection: understanding the best sunscreen options

Smart sun protection: understanding the best sunscreen options

So many options, what should I choose?   Here in the Eastern hemisphere our days are getting longer and the sun is shining brighter, which means spring is in full swing! Before we know it, summer will be upon us. This typically brings questions about…

Why anti-perspirants are the pits: opting for natural deodorant

Why anti-perspirants are the pits: opting for natural deodorant

Keeping body odor under control   Nobody likes to have sweaty and, much less, smelly underarms. In order to keep our noses happy, the deodorant industry has created all sorts of solutions to help combat sweat and odor. Let’s face it, being stuck next to…

The school safety debate continues: Can we successfully keep guns in check?

The school safety debate continues: Can we successfully keep guns in check?

When school shootings become the norm and kids do more adulting than adults I was debating whether or not to discuss this topic on this life post this week, mostly because I want to discuss topics that are applicable to all. Today’s topic is very…

Environmental Care: Changing our mindset to help our environment every day

Environmental Care: Changing our mindset to help our environment every day

Environmental Care   This week let’s talk about the environment. It is such an important part of our lives! We have to take care of our earth if we want future generations to have a place to call home or even for there to be…