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.
Before I tell you about my health journey, I must first tell you this: I never used to buy into wholistic health. I grouped it right in with bracelets that improve your balance and magical weight lost pills. However, desperation will lead you to try almost anything, so I resorted to wholistic medicine, and I sure am glad I did!
I have fibromyalgia, and this chronic illness affects my entire body. You know that car you see on the road with one headlight out, a trash bag taped over the window, smoke coming from under the hood, and a flat tire? That was my body. I was struggling to make it through each day with the plethora of symptoms that...
There are a few sayings that go around every now and then about having a clean home when my children are grown and missing their fingerprints. I do see the point of that, I do. We need to cherish the days of messy projects, sticky fingers, and SLIME. For me and my house, we do all the fun things but end the day with a clean house.
There are a few reasons for this. First, it makes me happy. This keeps my anxiety at bay and I can be in a good space mentally to love on my family. I am a better mother and wife when physical and mental clutter is at a minimum.
Second, it teaches my children responsibility....
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by our partners at Bencaz Family Dentistry.
As a mom, you have enough on your plate and you certainly watch a lot of money fly out the door (*cough* the outfit you just put on your kid for them to tear it at the playground). We want to talk about one place where you can not only keep a healthy smile on your face but utilize all you pay for... dental insurance. Let us explain.
Your dental insurance runs on a calendar year. Which means all of your benefits start over on January 1, 2020. You can save hundreds of dollars by using your benefits before the end of the year. No need to toss...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by our partners at Associates in Pediatric Dentistry.
The first visit to the dentist for a child can be daunting and that's why the doctors and team at Associates in Pediatric Dentistry are committed to making your child’s first dental visit a pleasant and comfortable experience. We understand the importance of establishing a good oral hygiene regimen early in a child’s life, and we provide children and the parent with the necessary knowledge to maintain a healthy smile. AIPD encourages total family participation. Parents and siblings are always welcome in the clinic area.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) publishes a reference manual which includes dental policies and guidelines which serve as...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by our partners at Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group.
Remember to Take Care of YOU!
Time is precious when you’re a parent, so much so that it’s easy to neglect something that’s very important -- your health.
As moms, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the demands of career and family. Women in their 20s, 30s and 40s who don’t make regular visits to a primary care doctor could be putting themselves at risk.
How To Stay Proactive?
Primary care providers, which include internal medicine and family medicine physicians, look after your overall health. Primary care providers treat everything from sinus pain and back aches to colds and flu. Another important role they provide is managing...
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