Tag: health
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 -...
My Ode to Orangetheory
So, I have drank the orange Kool-Aid. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you’ve heard of Orangetheory Fitness. They are popping...
Meatless Meals for Families
Whether you are concerned about your health, the environment, or just using all of the vegetables and herbs from your garden, now is a...
Is CBD for Me?
CBD—I’m sure you’ve heard of it. It was a recent topic of conversation amongst us Indy Moms so I thought this would be an...
Walk this Way: How to Celebrate National Walk to Work Day...
“Mrs. Demmings! Mrs. Demmings! I saw you walking to work today.” I nodded in agreement, knowing full well only he saw me walking from...
Wife to a Type 1 Diabetic: My Husband’s Roller Coaster Ride...
Most mornings when I wake up, I’ve gotten a full night’s sleep (or a wiggly five-year-old with his feet in my face). Most mornings...