Teens to 20s: Bone Building In your 20s, you're still building up bone density, so this is the decade to continue to help your bones grow strong and healthy. The more density you start off with, the better, as your bones will lose density over the years. During these years,…
Category: Health & Wellness
Wellness Wednesday: Chopsticks
Did you know that chopsticks were originally created as a cooking utensil but are now highly regarded as a popular dining utensil? The advancement in cooking methods required utensils to prevent injuries and burns. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s population uses chopsticks on a regular basis and often preferred over…
Wellness Wednesday: Supplements
With so much conflicting nutrition information out there, it may be difficult to know which supplement to choose. I'm here to offer one rule of thumb to follow. If the supplement seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Many supplements are not reviewed by the FDA prior…
Preventing Suicide: Being Aware and Involved with Loved Ones
As we recognize National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, we are reminded of the startling statistics about the number of people who choose to end their own lives. Tragically, the World Health Organization estimates that approximately one million people die from suicide each year around the world. Here in…
Wellness Wednesday: Eating Disorders
Did you know that about 1 in 4 adults suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder in a given year? This includes eating disorders which affect at least 9% of the population worldwide. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and eating disorder not otherwise specified.…
Promoting Responsible Social Media Use for Youth
As a therapist working with young people, I see the powerlessness parents and guardians face when trying to referee their children’s screen use. Battles are fought, lost, and sometimes won, over the seemingly simple task of trying to get their children’s attention back to the “here and now”. Over the…
Recognizing Mental Health Concerns in Your Teen
Communicating with small children is hard because often they can’t tell you how they feel. Instead, they may cry to show they are upset or get whiny when they are hungry. I remember when my kids were small and I would worry that I might miss one of their non-verbal…
Wellness Wednesday: Kids Eat Right Month
Hello August! This month is the perfect time get kids back on track with their healthy routines as they head back to school. In honor of the occasion, we are recognizing Kids Eat Right Month, which emphasizes the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, and sleep. As a reminder, children…
Helping Teens Navigate the Stress of a New School Year
For some, the start of a new school year can lead to feelings of excitement and opportunity. For others, it can lead to increased stress and feeling lost on how to manage. Stress is a normative human experience and our body’s way of navigating life's demands. However, when not managed…
Nutrition Education Classes Now Offered in Spanish
A new round of nutrition education classes for type 2 diabetics is underway. This time, the series is being offered in Spanish to patients at our El Buen Samaritano location. The classes are every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., running for 6 weeks from July 12th to August…