A couple of weeks ago I posted a blog about measuring teacher effectiveness. While I was writing this blog, I reflected on how many different factors influence children’s success in school, and how you can’t just pin everything on the teacher. This gave me the idea to write a series of blogs about many of …Read More
New CPR Technique!
Sep 6, 2010
I just received this video from the College of Medicine about a new CPR technique. Please watch this video and pass it on to others. It could save lives!
Link Between Pesticides and ADHD
Aug 30, 2010
Dr. Shepard wrote a blog about a link between pesticides and ADHD in May. Recently another news story was aired on MSMBC about a possible link between prenatal pesticide exposure and ADHD. A new study found that when pregnant women are exposed to high levels of commonly used pesticides, their children have a higher chance …Read More
Some Cautions Regarding Herbal Supplements
Aug 18, 2010
I’ve blogged about the use of herbal supplements previously. In a nutshell, there are some out there that truly do have health benefits, but it is difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff. Since herbal supplements & vitamins are not regulated by the FDA, the manufacturers’ claims don’t have to be substantiated by rigourous …Read More
Seven Thoughts That Are Bad For You
Dec 6, 2009
In our day to day lives, most people experience a number of emotions throughout the day—some positive, some negative. When, however, an individual experiences more negative emotions, these emotions can start to take a toll on both an individual’s sense of well being and health. A recent article on www.livescience.com entitled “7 thoughts that are …Read More
The Importance of Nutrition
Dec 1, 2009
As you’ve heard and read, obesity in America has reached epidemic proportions. About 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight and about 1 out of 3 Americans are obese. Our fast-paced lifestyle has not left us much time for creating nutritious meals. We eat out a lot, and fast and convenience foods are a staple …Read More
The Importance of Exercise
Dec 1, 2009
Exercise is a powerful method to improve emotional and cognitive functioning that is relatively simple. We’ve all heard it – the mind, body, and spirit are all connected. The more that I learn and grow, the more I view this as an essential truth. There is plenty of scientific research that supports the mind-body connection. …Read More
Depression, Anxiety, and Exercise
Sep 29, 2009
Exercise is another way to help manage feelings of depression and anxiety. Maintaining a regular exercise routine throughout the week can improve your mood and alleviate tension caused by stress. Exercise can also help prevent feelings of depression and anxiety during difficult times in your life by not letting stress build up until it becomes …Read More
Quick Healthy Eating Tip
May 29, 2008
I have a sweet tooth, which is often hard to fight. It’s natural that we crave sweets – we are hardwired for that. At one time, sweet meant fruits, and fruits are good sources of vitamins, fiber, and energy. However, as our society has developed, we now have capitalized on this natural desire such that …Read More
A Quick Tip for Healthier Eating
Feb 3, 2007
We all make this mistake sometimes…our eyes are bigger than our stomachs, and we end up eating much more than we should have. With aching bellies we wonder what we were thinking to eat all of that food!? Did we really need to eat those last two pieces of pizza? Of course we didn’t…but we …Read More