Healthy Tips for the Holidays, Part One

Tips from Local Experts Tis the season to be jolly – and to feel overwhelmed. Maintaining diet, fitness, and self-care practices during the hectic holiday season is challenging. Local experts offer guidance on making the time leading up to Christmas and into the New Year a healthy and joyous one. Holiday Foods and a Healthy Gut Being mindful of nutritional support and good eating habits can make a big difference during the holidays. Doug Ferner Jr. from Live Clean Nutrition in … [Read more...]

‘Tis the season… for head lice?

Today, I got the dreaded call from my daughter's school, “Your daughter has lice.” You've got to be kidding me! With hats, coats and snow pants being crammed into cubbies, it's no wonder that lice goes around this time of year. Just the mention of the word makes my scalp itch! I quickly rushed my special needs son, whom I just started home schooling, and my 10-week old son in the car. After a lengthy examination by her fearless teacher, it turned out not to be the dreaded hair bugs … [Read more...]