Moist, Phlegm, and Other Words that Repel

Did you ever just HEAR a word and get that ‘yuck” sensation?  It is amazing how just the sound of certain words can make us queasy. Sometimes they conjure up an image, sometimes a scent, often a bodily function or habit – but the power of words to repel us,...

The Grind of Teeth Grinding

Do you BRUX? During the day or at night? No, bruxism isn’t a new type of meditation or exercise, but, rather, the technical name for grinding teeth. You may unconsciously clench your teeth together during the day, or clench or grind them at night (sleep bruxism). If...

Facing Bullies with Confidence

As your child starts school this month, remember that although every school has a zero tolerance policy for bullying, that doesn’t prevent the act from taking place and your child from being hurt physically or emotionally.  You can help.  Be prepared and prepare your...

Walk Your Way to Health

In these days of texting, computers, social media, video games and apps, we sometimes lose sight of the fact that we haven’t gotten up and exercised our bodies nearly as much as we are stimulating our brains. Sometimes, using our brains becomes exhausting! And then,...