1. Put down the Technology For some of us, our iPhones are like members of the family. You play your games on them, you do business on them and heck, sometimes you even call people with them. But to truly unwind and de-stress, it’s important to step away from the things that can tether you to your commitments and obligations. Sometimes all this information with no down time can be overwhelming. Silence your phone, or even better yet, turn it off so that you don’t have to be

Your eight year old is sitting in a classroom struggling to concentrate. There’s a sqealing little girl giggling on the playground, right outside the window. Her friend is whispering something to her, and someone’s pen is clicking over and over. Filtering out all these stimuli and focusing on what her teacher is saying is called selective attention. Focusing or refocusing after you’ve been distracted is a complex ability that develops as kids grow. How long the average grade-

As the opioid epidemic in the United States continues unabated, doctors in many specialties are trying new ways to treat acute and chronic p

What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is a condition that causes swelling, typically in the arms or legs. It causes a buildup of lymph fluid under the fatty tissue of the skin. This fluid buildup occurs due to a blockage. When the buildup becomes too great, it causes the arms or legs to swell. Lymphedema in the legs is particularly common. Lymphedema is a condition commonly associated with cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. There are two types of Lymphedema: Prima

If you or one of your children was not feeling well and began to run a fever, what would you do? If you’re like 96% of the people in our country, you’d probably rush off to the drug store to get some acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), take the proper dose and watch closely until the fever came down. Unfortunately, lowering a fever with drugs is probably the worst possible thing you can do! Because contrary to popular belief, a fever is not the demon people

The Chakras are the seven power points in the human body that circulate energy or the life force also known as prana. They are vertically aligned in the center of the body close to the spine. If the Chakra are unbalanced - not properly aligned or blocked - it can affect physical and mental health. The spiritual development is also connected with the good health of the Chakra. They are located at the physical counterparts of the major plexuses of arteries, veins and nerves. Ch

Keratosis Pilaris is a common skin condition that is completely harmless but can be difficult to keep under control. Sometimes referred to a

Fibromyalgia is a very difficult illness to deal with. Because fibromyalgia causes so many different symptoms, ranging from chronic headaches to muscle pain, it can be hard to find a treatment that works for them all. And many medical treatments cause so many side effects that can sometimes be worse than the fibromyalgia symptoms themselves. As a result, more and more fibromyalgia patients are looking towards alternative treatments to help reduce their symptoms. Aromatherapy

​ Making Balm of Gilead infused oil The bud harvest is meager unless you have a huge plantation of Cottonwood trees. But use whatever you do harvest fully. For 1 cup or less of buds, put the buds in a wide mouth pint size mason jar. If you have two cups to 4 cups of buds, use a wide mouth quart jar. Fill the jar to within 1 inch of the top with olive oil. Put the jar in a warm spot. I put my jars in a sunny window where the warmth of the sun helps the buds to release thei

Epsom Salts – chemically known as magnesium sulfate – are named after the spring in Surrey, England where the naturally-occurring mineral was discovered in the water. A must have natural remedy for every home, Epsom salts may be used topically or taken internally. Read on to learn about the many incredible health benefits and uses for Epsom salts. 1. Lawn and garden — Studies show that the magnesium and sulfur that comprise Epsom salt may help your plants grow greener, produc