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.
Shark week. Aunt flow. Code Red. That time of the month. Whatever you call it---it’s your menstrual cycle. After learning about the menstrual cycle in my high school health class, I lived most of my adult life only vaguely aware of how hormones work, when to expect my cycle, and how to recognize PMS. It’s not something I ever researched or truly cared about in my teens and early 20s, but when my husband and I decided to try to conceive our first child, I really started to be more cognizant of my cycle and ovulation. It was at this point that I really started to learn about and understand just how much my cycle impacts my day-to-day life...
It’s Life.
Every day comes with its’ needs, emotions, and a long list of unfinished tasks that need attention.
Tell me I am not the only one that feels they are on the brink of falling apart at any moment?
How it is life can just keep coming at you, begging for you to give, when you have nothing left to give?
Some days I feel like I’m in control and having a good day. Then there are the ugly days, when it is a chore to get out of bed, with swollen puffy eyes, and I just don’t seem to have any patience for my family.
Even when I seem to be unraveling on the inside and it becomes almost unbearable to keep...
ADHD Overview: When Distractibility or Hyperactivity is Something More
Fidgeting, inability to focus or concentrate, moving around all the time, or being unable to complete work may sound like kids being kids. In some cases, it can be a sign of something more, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The transition between school semesters can be a good time to evaluate children for ADHD or adjust treatments for those already diagnosed.
Above all, parents should know they are not alone in this experience. According to the CDC, more than six million American children, or about 9 percent, have been diagnosed with ADHD.
Understanding the Symptoms
ADHD is a chronic condition that affects millions of children. It presents along a spectrum. Some children have symptoms of inattention, distractibility and poor...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Health and written by Dr. Jessica Chu.
How to Start a 3-Step New Year Skin Routine
Healthy skin is beautiful skin. We sometimes forget that the skin is the largest organ of the human body, and this organ at times deserves extra TLC! Our skin protects us from the world we're exposed to every day and can serve as a window into our internal medical conditions. An everyday skincare routine doesn’t have to be complicated—in fact, the simpler the routine, the more likely we are to keep it! A basic skincare routine should include a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
Morning:
Use a gentle cleanser to thoroughly wash your face, ears, and neck with a...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Health.
Do You Have Questions About The COVID-19 Vaccine For Children 5 and Up? We’ve Got Answers!
Following a rigorous review of the data and outcomes from clinical trials, the CDC has now recommended that all children ages 5 and up get the COVID-19 vaccine as it is available to them. As parents, you may have a lot of questions about the vaccine, how the virus impacts your child, and more. That’s okay, many people do!
Louisiana’s most recent COVID surge was fueled by the highly transmissible Delta variant and had a devastating impact on Louisianans, including children. Since the beginning of August, 25% of all new COVID-19 cases in Louisiana...
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Oni225 :: Baton Rouge’s New Japanese Street Food Pop-Up is Worth...
Oni225 :: Baton Rouge's New Japanese Street Food Pop-Up is Worth Visiting
Oni225 came to fruition in February at the Asian Night Market when two...
