Ask any Baton Rouge mom what she wants for her children, and health + wellness will be one of her first responses. Whether it’s the mental health of her teenagers, how much screen time to allow her toddlers or struggling with breastfeeding, moms simply want the best outcome for their children’s overall health.
I was a pretty good kid and because of that there were very few hard and fast rules in my home growing up. One of the few rules I can remember hearing my mom repeat over and over again was that "Under no circumstances should you ever use the F-word." And no, I'm not talking about that F-word, I am talking about the word "fat."
I've always been a "bigger" girl. I entered the world at a whopping 8 pounds and 10 ounces. I was always a few sizes larger than my friends, even in elementary school, and there was no way that I could share clothes with my best friend in high school- she was a size 0 and I was a...
-“Wait. What?”
-“I said you have some decisions to make this time. We need you to consent to or decline these tests.”
-“What’s changed from the last time? You delivered my first baby just three years ago. So, y’all are offering more tests now?”
-“No. Not really. Not to everyone. It’s just that now you are of Advanced Maternal Age. There are more calculated risks.”
-“Advanced Maternal Age? So, will you be issuing me a cane, too? I’ll need a cute, vintage one.”
Hi. How are you?
And me? Apparently, I’m old.
I was trying to be funny with my doctor and pretty much laughed it off, but I did have to let those words soak in a bit.
ADVANCED MATERNAL AGE.
Gross. That conversation with my doctor...
Hello, heart patient. What are you doing in a Warrior Dash?! Has your cardiologist given you clearance for a 5K?!? Yes!! (That's me in the front.)
It’s been almost four years since my aortic dissection, ( you can read about my story here www.myhearthasastory.wordpress.com) and almost a year since my last 5K.
I’m still tired most days, but upcoming events seem to give me a boost of energy. You know how planning your vacation can be just a fun as the actual trip?
I want to safely live life to the fullest. Tomorrow isn’t promised to any of us, but I am reminded of that every day when I see the open-heart surgery scar on my chest in the mirror. My doctor has...
It’s a Thursday afternoon. I fight the Baton Rouge traffic and travel down to Trader Joe’s. I gather up my two blonde boys and march jubilantly into my good food haven. Happily we meander down the aisles, inspecting labels and throwing yummy items in our cart. Shopping at Trader Joe’s or stores like it enables me to feel I am providing my family with healthy and affordable options. Though we may get home much later in the afternoon, it is worth it.
Upon arrival at our house, I celebrate each item as I pull it out of the lovely brown paper bags. My husband helps, commenting on our goodies. I lovingly find the proper places for each item. Then, because...
Protecting your child's teeth from cavities can be as easy as following a few simple recommendations. If we're successful at instilling good behavior early in life, those habits will provide them with a healthy mouth that will keep them smiling indefinitely.
Dental caries (cavities) is a chronic, infectious, transmissible disease resulting from tooth-adherent specific bacteria, primarily Mutans Streptococci (MS), that metabolizes sugars to produce acid which demineralizes tooth structure over time. The disease of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is the presence of one or more decayed, missing, or filled tooth surface in any primary (baby) tooth in a child under the age of 6. According to the CDC, this is the most common chronic childhood disease. It’s 5 times more...
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