Summer months in Minnesota means enjoying the outdoors. This year especially your family may be hiking in local parks. Unfortunately summer is also the peak season for ticks and Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by the bite of an infected black legged (deer) tick. Lyme disease is the most common Read More
Breastfeeding Pain
Ouch!! Even though you have gotten through the early stages of breastfeeding and everything seemed to be going well suddenly you are experiencing pain again. What is happening!?! Here are some of the most common reasons you are experiencing pain. A yeast infection. Yeast is a common cause of Read More
Pierced Ears
Ear piercing is a common cultural practice but when deciding on whether or not to have your child get pierced ears or when it is age appropriate can be challenging. I would not recommend rushing this decision and just getting it done someday when walking by the local Claire’s. Let’s start with Read More
Meatless Monday
Taking a day a week to eat plant based is good for your health and for the planet! We all get into our habits of what we eat on a routine basis. Some it comes from how we grew up and some is convenience. My family grew up on the traditional Meat and Potato with green beans on the side – very Read More
Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is when we break our nightly fast, literally. And our bodies need this fuel to concentrate better at school and work, have needed energy to start the day and make better food choices throughout the day. I don’t believe in skipping meals but if Read More
Dangerous Trend Alert: JUUL
A JUUL is a nicotine vapor delivery device that is popular with young adults and teenagers. The device looks like an average flash drive. JUUL operates by heating a “pod” of e-liquid containing nicotine, flavorings and other substances. When heated, the e-liquid creates an aerosol which is inhaled Read More