Why Am I So Tired After Lunch?

Today, I ate lunch, and then sat down outside to do some work. With the sun shining strong for the first time in a while, I looked up, closed my eyes to soak in some vitamin D, and promptly fell asleep. What the heck? I’m not narcoleptic. I’m not hung over. I don’t have a newborn and I’m not a […]

Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep?

How much sleep do our kids need? The question is commonly debated by researchers and parents alike. The more, the better I usually say, up to a logical point of course. National guidelines under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend 8.5 hours of sleep for tweens and teens, and at least 10 hours for children ages 5-10. According to a recent study […]

The Simplest Cure for Fatigue

The answer when you just want to simplify things.

10 Signs You Might Have Seasonal Affective Disorder

Here in the northeast, we are angry, we are bitter, we are tired and we are sick. And frankly, we are sick and tired of being bitter and angry. On Instagram, there is a hashtag #f%$@thiswinter and while I find that mildly disturbing, it actually made me feel good to see a picture of a bloody snowman […]

What’s the Deal with Vitamin B12?

I received an email from a reader who is wondering if she should take vitamin B12. It is a good inquiry, because many people in the U.S. don’t get enough naturally in their diet. The question comes at an interesting time for me personally, because I was recently diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency. I am […]

Moms, Are You Losing Your Mind?

If you are worried about your brain these days, read my story. You'll feel better.

Childhood Sleep Apnea

Sure, it's adorable hearing your toddler snore at night - but could this be indicative of an underlying issue?

Escape the Insanity – Even if it’s for a Few Minutes

I'm slowing things down with this week's move. Use it for a post-workout stretch or as an effective temporary escape from the chaos around you.

Happy Baby Pose

Take care of yourself with this rejuvenating; lower back relieving, inner thigh stretch.