By Susan Heckler If motherhood is on your mind, the sooner you prep your body for growing a healthy baby-to-be, the better! There are actually foods you can add to your diet that may make conception easier. There are many possible reasons for infertility, and then there are the unexplained issues. Researchers from the Harvard School … Continued
All children are oppositional from time to time, particularly when tired, hungry, stressed or upset. They may argue, talk back, disobey, and defy parents, teachers, and other adults. Oppositional behavior is often a normal part of development for two to three year olds and early adolescents. However, openly uncooperative and hostile behavior becomes a serious … Continued
By Alexandra Tringali In my opinion, purple potatoes are the most exciting-yet-least-used potato in the whole starch family. They’re tender, extremely versatile, packed with flavor and nutrients, and they are an absolutely gorgeous color. They can be prepared in the same way golden potatoes, baking potatoes, or red potatoes can, but often times their color … Continued
By: Michele Inzelbuch, LCSW, LCDAC Women who suffer from Postpartum Depression or Anxiety often feel alone, isolated or ashamed. Watching friends or family members reveling in the joy newborns bring can intensify these emotions in a struggling mom. Many hospitals, including those in Monmouth County, conduct the Edinburgh evaluation that identifies PPD/A symptoms, prior to … Continued
By: Erin Mumby Bananas are an important super food. Most people purchase a bunch of bananas while they’re still green. As they ripen into a yellow color, you’ll eat them. When they develop brown spots, or turn completely brown, you’ll throw them out! Think again! Not only do brown spots mean that the banana is … Continued
It can be hard to resist a spread of desserts or other unhealthy foods when they surround your dinner table. If you’re suffering from diabetes, it is important to remember how dangerous your blood levels may become by consuming them. This year, put your focus on celebrating fun times with family rather than what’s on … Continued
By: Alexandra Tringali There’s nothing better in the summer than a fresh, juicy watermelon; it makes for a great picnic snack or post-barbeque dessert. In addition to being incredibly refreshing and delicious, the watermelon is full of nutrients that benefit your whole body, like your immune system, brain, and heart. Whether you prefer red or yellow, … Continued
By: Krusha Vaiyda 1. ASPIRIN Keep flaking in check by crushing two aspirins to a fine powder and adding it to the normal amount of shampoo you use each time you wash your hair. Leave the mixture on your hair for 1-2 minutes, then rinse well and wash again with plain shampoo. 2. TEA TREE … Continued
By Aleena McIlvaine Instead of throwing your hair in a bun or putting on an ever popular “dad hat” when you’re having a bad hair day, simply spritz a bit of dry shampoo throughout your roots, give it a little tousle, and be on with the rest of your day feeling confident. When it comes … Continued
By: Susan Heckler Just a few months old, Santé Integrative Pharmacy is a full-service prescription & compounding pharmacy, which offers traditional & natural healthy living solutions. As with much of the health care industry, complementary medicine is being blended with traditional medicine with wonderful outcomes. This is the concept behind Santé Integrative Pharmacy at … Continued