Health + Wellness

“Reduce, reuse, recycle!” I’m sure we’ve all heard it. We probably even sang a little tune to the phrase in elementary school. Unfortunately, it’s not something that’s usually on the forefront of our minds. With Earth Day coming up, I’d...

Every year, as springtime falls upon us, all of the plants begin to bloom and the pollen counts go up. While the mild weather and springtime scenery remind us why we are proud to call Corpus Christi home, our bodies seem to go haywire. Allergy...

  Many times we get stuck in the same habits. We frequent the same coffee shop, wake up at a certain time, and tend to eat the same variety of foods over and over. This spring, I’d like to challenge...

Every morning, without fail, I take a shot of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV.) Willingly and happily! I may make a crazy face as my eyes tear up a little (and my toddler asks if I'm ok,) but this shot of...

Autism can be one of those trigger button topics. Even the puzzle piece logo is divisive. People arguing over what does (or doesn't) cause autism. Parents going to extraordinary lengths to try any and all possible treatments, sometimes at...

The streets are quiet, the skies are pitch black, the husband and toddler are both snoring... and my alarm goes off. I roll out of bed (some days more willingly than others,) put on my workout clothes, brush my teeth, and...

Getting childhood braces can feel like a rite of passage. Lots of kids have them or are getting them. But does your child need them? Whether you're considering braces for your child so their teeth are easier to clean...

The other day, I got to take a nap.  (Cue the angels singing!)  This is not a casual occurrence.  It's rare.  It's winning the lotto rare.  So, you may be asking yourself, how did this happen? Well, let me...

On the first Friday in February we wear red in support for Women's Heart Health. Why is a healthy heart so important? Because heart disease is the number one cause of death in women. One in four women die yearly...

I never thought I would die in a JoAnn’s Fabric store, but for forty-five minutes this past December, it seemed like a plausible possibility. Unbeknownst to me, my jerk of a gallbladder decided it would be fun to pass...