Most of us grew up with sugar as a reward: a cookie for good behavior, some candy for a job well done. And most of our kids associate sugar with parties, carnivals, and fun. From that morning cup of coffee to that glass of wine with dinner, sugar can be right beside us all day long, but is it just too much. The American Heart Association says that …
Tips to Reduce Your Stress Levels
Stress. The word itself holds so many connotations that we probably get stressed just thinking or talking about it. This past Monday night, we were joined by Dr. Kathy Gruver of The Alternative Medicine Cabinet who provided us with really great tips to reduce your stress levels. Too often, we worry about things we cannot control. We worry about …
Wellness for the Over-Worked Woman
How much do you work? Too much? How stressed are you? Extremely? When our bodies and minds are under stress from working too much or taking on too many responsibilities, we can be what's considered over-worked. Our immune systems can begin to shut down, and then we get sick. This week on Mamavation TV, we're going to discuss wellness for …
Heal Your Gut
This week on Mamavation TV, we discussed the gut. If you're suffering from gas, bloating, and other not-so-pleasurable issues in your digestive tract, chances are that the problem starts in your gut. Dr. Jean Layton was our guest, and she gave quite a bit of insight as to why and how our gut is so important to our overall health and shared some …
Do You Need to Heal Your Gut?
Does your stomach cause you problems? Do you often wonder if your digestive system is causing more problems than just gas and bloating? If you suffer from multiple ailments, it could be that your body is screaming out to you to heal your gut! This week on Mamavation TV, we'll be talking about how to heal our digestive system — our gut — to …
Peepocalypse
Pee-pocalypse (Or how I learned to love the Naturepedic Mattress Protector Pad) Disclosure – while Naturepedic is a client of ours we purchased all of their products that we use on our bed. Much like Superman, I have a fortress of solitude. It’s called my bed. Just like a fish needs water, I need my personal space in bed. Early in our …
End Your Emotional Eating
This week on Mamavation TV, we spoke with Mamavation Dietitian Corinne Dobbas (find her at CorinneDobbas.com) and Sarah Koszyk (find her at SarahKoszyk.com) on the topic of emotional eating. Eating in response to emotions is a very real problem that many people are facing, but Corinne and Sarah have the expertise to help us learn how to end our …
The Childhood Obesity Epidemic and How We Can Stop It
Childhood obesity is a troubling and growing trend across the world. According to the American Heart Association, “about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese, nearly triple the rate in 1963.” One in three! How did America get here so quickly? What can we do to stop this explosion in childhood obesity? Brain Drain: Why …
Are You an Emotional Eater?
Do you struggle with the choices you make when eating? Have you ever thought that you were an "emotional eater" because you find yourself eating more during stressful or emotional times? On our next Mamavation TV show, we're going to talk about reasons behind why you might end up as emotional eater and tips for fighting cravings while finding …
Why Your Diet May Be Killing You: How to Safely Detox Your Body
Weight loss is usually a good thing. And no matter what method you choose to accomplish that goal, for many of us, it's a necessary priority on our road to good health. But before you start on that weight loss program,* you should know that you may be doing more damage than good if you're not concentrating on how to safely detox your body — and you …
Healing the Hurting Spirit
When our children are sick or diagnosed with a condition we don't understand, we trust the doctors to help us. For some, the help is beneficial. For many, the question of whether or not the medication being prescribed is actually doing more harm than good can take over. On Monday night, Dr. Sandy Gluckman joined us for Mamavation TV to talk …
Quick, Easy, and Healthy Recipes for the Family
The scene is probably very familiar: you've either just gotten off of work and swooped children from daycare or school, or you've been working all day from home and kids are pouring off the bus or getting picked up from a sitter. You realize what time it is, and you don't have anything planned. So, you're met with a decision: order take-out or make …
