An estimated 15 million people have one or more food allergies in the United States. For them, social gatherings with food can be an exercise in anxiety as they navigate the buffet table in search of foods that are safe to eat. Dr. Kara Wada, an allergy and immunology physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, says while you might not want to bother the … [Read more...]
Simple and Sustainable Ways to Become a Healthier You in 2019
Around the new year, most of us vow to make drastic changes to our diet or lifestyle. For some that means adopting a strict (and joyless) diet or signing up for hardcore fitness classes that meet at 5:00 a.m. (despite the fact that you're horribly out of shape). It's no wonder these resolutions are often short-lived. When it comes to making lasting changes to your diet and … [Read more...]
6 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season for Those with Autoimmune Disease
Holiday indulgences aren?t always autoimmune friendly. A healthy diet, adequate amount of rest and an overall balanced lifestyle are recommended for all of us. But for those living with autoimmune disease, a season marked by decadent meals and running around visiting family and friends can make getting through each day a physical and mental challenge far superior to that of an … [Read more...]
Shore up your immunity to help fight this year?s cold and cough germs
Have you ever noticed that when there?s a bug around your office, not everyone ?gets? it? Somebody is out for 10 days, someone else for a half day and some people don?t even get sidelined at all? Think about it. They?ve all been exposed to the same germ. So, why does this happen? It probably happens for the exact same reason that some houses get knocked down in a … [Read more...]
How Important is Sleep for your Child?
Good sleep hygiene gives children the best chances of getting adequate, healthy shuteye every day. And sleeping a healthy night is critical in promoting children's growth and development. Research tells us that kids who don't get enough sleep on a consistent basis are more likely to have problems at school and develop more slowly than their peers who are getting enough. The … [Read more...]