Tag: health
The Crazy Things I Do Before My OB/GYN Visit
Oh, the dreaded but necessary visit to the OB/GYN.
The place where all my lady parts are exposed in the most unflattering light. With cold...
Decision Fatigue is Wearing Me Out
For most of my life, I have typically been a pretty quick decision-maker. I know what I like, and more importantly what I don’t,...
My Brother’s Mount Everest: The Hardest Climb of His Life
“If opening your eyes, or getting out of bed, or holding a spoon, or combing your hair is the daunting Mount Everest you climb...
Vaccinated, Now What?
On a random Tuesday six weeks ago a friend of mine called and excitedly informed me that a Meijer had gotten a random delivery...
Five Ways to Stop Hating and Start Choosing Joy
It feels like hate is ripping through our country’s culture these days. Every person I know, in every walk of life, seems to be...
Mothers, Daughters, and Toxic Diet Culture
I watched my mom diet most of her life. She did the two shakes a day, the grapefruit diet, and some weird cabbage soup...
Grace for the New Year
Let’s just start by putting it all out there: 2020 was a mess. That’s putting it lightly.
I, like almost every other person on the...
Thyroid Awareness Month – The Importance of Listening to Your Body
January is National Thyroid Awareness Month, and recently, I found out what a crucial role the thyroid plays in your overall health and why...
What About Those Masks: Tips for Masking Up Your Family
Currently the state of Indiana is under a mask mandate for everyone over the age of two while in public places. As we continue...
Ask the Expert: IU Health Vaccinations During the Crisis
Now more than ever, parents are taking a mama and papa bear approach to parenting. The protection of our children has become more strict...
Mask Up Hoosiers – Where You Can Get Face Masks in...
Starting today, anyone in Marion County will be required to wear masks in public places. Before we share where to get face masks in...
Staying Safe in Our New Normal
The last three months have been nothing short of challenging. But as things slowly begin to open back up, it's important to remember that...
Health at Every Size: Weight Diversity Is a Beautiful Thing
Y'all, I too, like Ja Rule, "was hustled, scammed, bamboozled, hood winked, lead astray!!!" (Fyre Festival reference, cracks me up every time). The Health...
A Mom’s Four Tips for Tackling Cold and Flu Season with...
The flu season has arrived in full force this year. My family has already been through two rounds of sneezes, coughs and fevers -...