Health & Wellness

Post Halloween Dental Care Tips

By Carlos on November 1, 2017 Health & Wellness

Halloween is a holiday favorite for most kids; it is not often you allow your kids to fill baskets full of candy from the homes of strangers. It’s easy to forget your kid’s teeth require a little additional care following this holiday. Start by Cleaning Out the Candy Sort through the candy and eliminate items that are dangerous for the teeth. Sticky candies such as taffy and hard candies can actually damage the teeth. It’s better to be safe than sorry, remove these items from the kid’s candy stash. Create Some Halloween Candy Boundaries Your job is to set some…

The Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth

By Carlos on October 22, 2017 Health & Wellness

Halloween is right around the corner, it’s the thriving season of sugary candy consumption. While some candies are okay to eat, some are just downright unhealthy. It’s important to understand what type of of candies can seriously damage your oral health or simply give you a sugar rush. Below are the worst candies to consume this Halloween, which we suggest you avoid at all costs. Sweet Treats to Avoid 1. Sticky or Chewy Candy Sticky or chewy candy, such as taffy, dried fruit, or gummies can be hard to resist but they are even harder to remove from your teeth.…

Best Time of Year to Get the Flu Shot

By Angela on October 14, 2017 Health & Wellness

It’s that time of year again, flu season. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that you get the flu shot in October or November or when the flu begins to spread in your area. Over 100 varieties of the flu have been discovered with new evolutions each year, but the first and best defense against the flu is the shot. The Flu If more people get the flu shot, fewer people will actually get the flu. If people aren’t getting sick from the flu, it makes it harder for the flu to spread. Influenza is extremely unpredictable from…

How to Stay Fit During the Busy Fall Season

By Angela on September 20, 2017 Health & Wellness

It can be difficult for parents to stay in shape during the fall months. Children are back in school and have after school activities and parents may have to work long hours. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to stay fit during the fall season even if you are busy. Make Exercise a Priority It is easy to let yourself go when you are a parent because your children’s school and activities take up a lot of time. However, it is still important for you to make exercise a priority. There are many benefits that can be reaped…

Ways To Prevent Food Allergy Reactions While Your Child Is Attending School

By Angela on August 21, 2017 Health & Wellness

If your child has a food allergy, its vital to manage this problem while your child is at school to avoid a severe allergic reaction. Some types of food allergies are dangerous, leading to respiratory distress that requires immediate medical attention. Alternatively, other types of food allergies cause a delayed reaction such as sinus congestion, mild nausea or skin rashes. It is important for your child to avoid particular substances while eating lunch or snacks. Here are some tips to help manage food allergies while your child is at school: Notify School Administers, Nurses and Teachers Adults working in an…

Factors to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Dentist

By Angela on July 28, 2017 Health & Wellness

You may be one of the many individuals who would rather do just about anything other than go to the dentist. However, regular dental cleanings are important for you general health as well as your dental health. Finding the right dentist can make all the difference in you skipping your next teeth cleaning and you actually making an appointment when you’re having an unusual tooth ache. Avoid skipping necessary dental care by following these essential tips in choosing the dentist that’s right for you. Convenient location. One of the first things you’ll probably consider is how far of a drive…

Fun Ways to Exercise Outdoors

By Angela on July 1, 2017 Health & Wellness

If you’re like many people, chances are that you sometimes want to exercise outside when the weather is nice. But if you’re used to working out in a gym or in an otherwise-structured environment, you might not know where to start. Exercising outdoors can be invigorating and give you a break from the gym environment, so if you’re ready to mix up your workout routine a bit, read on to discover a few fun ways to start exercising outdoors. Get Some Friends Together for Recess You might remember freeze tag, keep away, and pickup basketball from recess as a child.…

Food on the Barbie Need not be Unhealthy

By Angela on June 18, 2017 Health & Wellness

While outdoor grilling is a year-round thing for many (think tailgating in the fall and winter), the arrival of warmer weather creates an almost primal desire to cook and eat in the great outdoors. In addition to the temperatures just being too high to cook inside, the outdoor barbecue is an integral part of summer, something that everyone looks forward to through the gray days of winter. Unfortunately, grilling, especially meats, can cause carcinogens to form in significant amounts. One study showed that people who regularly consumed well-done meat (including grilled meat) were 60% more likely to develop pancreatic cancer.…

It’s Summer But Not Too Late To Get Your Beach Body

By Angela on June 15, 2017 Health & Wellness

Getting a beach body is a desire among many but the search for one often times remains a conundrum. Here are a few things you may have thought to yourself at some point and some insight to consider. “I don’t know what to eat.” If your goal is to get a beach body as soon as possible, your diet is a critical piece of the puzzle. You can cut fat quickly if you eat intelligently. Discipline yourself to eat mostly protein, fats and vegetables, while avoiding carbs and sugar. There is a common misconception that fat makes you fat. Fat…

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