Many parents may not want to hear this but it is true…dogs improve our health. There is a growing body of evidence showing that we have become too clean for our own good. Our constant disinfecting, scrubbing, and vacuuming is filtering out the mix of microscopic creatures that our immune system needs to develop properly. […]
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Do you Struggle to Feed Your Infant or Child?
Lisa Gavin is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who believes feeding should be an enjoyable process. When your infant or child repeatedly refuses to feed, the feeding experience becomes frustrating for everyone involved. Infants and children will often develop an aversion to feeding when the eating process becomes associated with being unpleasant, stressful, or painful. […]
What Is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?
Food is medicine for our body. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) are trained food and nutrition experts whose job is to translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are men and women who work in the community, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, fitness centers, health food stores, and the food […]
Tips and Classes to Help You and Your Family “Go Further With Food”
Every year, the month of March is set aside as an opportunity to emphasize the role of nutrition in our everyday health. “Go Further with Food” is the theme for 2018’s National Nutrition Month. Whether your goal is starting the day off right with a healthy breakfast or fueling before an athletic event, the foods […]
