It's a well-known fact that pain causes sleep deprivation, but not so widely known is the fact that lack of sleep can impact pain levels. Even less known is the importance of proper sleeping posture. While good posture is important when sitting and standing, it's even...
These are unprecedented times we are living in now. Long lines for groceries, cleaning supplies and medical masks keep us in a holding pattern for what is yet to come. Parents struggle to work from home and educate their children over the next two weeks. The...
I’m sure if you open your calendar or planner, December is booked solid. Trying to jam-pack every moment with “so much fun” can leave little time for the necessities. During the season where thinking of our fellow man and showing appreciation for others is...
Have you ever heard the old riddle: What crawls on four legs in the morning, walks on two legs in the afternoon, and walks on three legs at night? The answer, as you may already know, is man. It refers to the life cycle we, men and women, go through - infancy,...
What is Dyspraxia? Is it a casual term for a clumsy kid or a clinical diagnosis for those with Central Nervous System issues? Basically, it’s another term for a larger Sensory Integration Disorder for children who struggle with motor skill development. The term...
It might be June, but there are no breaks for busy parents managing kids, camps, sports and sleepovers. To my surprise I received a voicemail from my pediatrician’s office attempting to schedule school physicals for my kids. Already? I can remember the school...
It’s Tuesday and the week ahead leaves much to be desired. Anticipation for a three day weekend dominates the conversation at work and school. Are you doing anything this week? Yeah, we’re heading to the lake! What about you and your family? Any plans? Just...
Which moves moves faster - technology or society? Maybe that’s too hard, let’s try something easier. Which moves faster - technology or medicine? It’s a trick question because the answer is both! The medical community is constantly evolving because healthcare as we...
Did you see what I saw this morning? Peeking through the clouds . . . That bright yellow ball in the sky called the sun? Spring is here! If you’re like me, it’s been hard to see - through the rain, snow and dreary forecast. But let’s get past the pessimism that...
During the holiday season, milk is perfectly paired with cookies. Most adults get their daily dose of milk with cereal or just a touch with coffee. Milk contains healthy fats and calcium that growing bodies need to build strong bones and healthy brains. But research...