Happy Halloween! Last week we talked healthier alternatives for the holiday's regular sugary treats, and today, we’re sharing a few more last-minute tips and tricks for making the day a little bit healthier—from exercise to games and even healthy food alternatives. Here are some ghoulishly fun and delicious ways to celebrate this spooktacular event without inviting cavities deceptively dressed up as helpful tooth fairies!
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On 10/31/2018
Dressing up, school parties, costume parades and trick-or-treating—these are the reasons Halloween tops the list of many kids’ favorite days. While no one wants to ruin this spooky and sugary celebration, with all the health concerns surrounding sugar and the poor diet habits of millions of Americans, can’t we find some ways to cut back on excess while still having fun?
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On 10/29/2018
Autumn is a unique season: Fall foliage begins; family
vacations end. Kids start school, and a drop in temperature becomes the tip-off for the winter chills!
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On 10/11/2018
After a big game, your kids are hungry and ready to devour anything.
You’d think it’s easier to just pack up the team and head to the local fast-food restaurant to pick up a quick but calorie-dense, cholesterol-heavy bite or two! We’d rather help you stay on the right track and introduce you to a few healthy snack ideas in lieu of fast food. You’ll also help your little tykes out by presenting them with healthy eating choices, which they’ll carry on throughout their lives. We’ve come up with a few food ideas they can nosh on.
(Remember to go organic whenever possible and always wash your produce well!)
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On 8/29/2018
Raising healthy, well-adjusted kids today, many will argue, is harder than ever. There is a constant onslaught of scary news, and total information overload. Not to mention, the state of children’s health in America is alarming—to say the least. A few statistics*:
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On 8/28/2018
The habits we build as children follow us through our entire lives—good or bad—which is why it’s
absolutely critical to instill healthy behaviors at a young age.
Read this list of healthy habits and pick the ones you’d like to work on with your family;
hang this post on your fridge or bathroom mirror to keep it in sight and on your mind.
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On 8/27/2018
How do swamps and mosquitoes relate to chiropractic care and ear infections? Dr. Mercola, a New York Times bestselling author, likens it to draining a swamp: when you drain the swamp, the mosquitoes disappear. In the same vein, when chiropractors perform certain chiropractic adjustments, it opens up the Eustachian tube within the ear and allows it to drain properly; the ear infection retreats once this pressure is relieved. Like draining a swamp, right?
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On 8/21/2018
September—the real most wonderful time of the year, right? Parents, you know what we’re talking about.
Class is almost in session and it’s time for your beautiful babies to get up out of your house. But first,
you’ve got to get all those school supplies in order, starting with the backpack. The kids may already have the
coolest styles and colors and patterns in mind, but there’s only one thing you’ve got to keep your
eye on—health!
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On 8/20/2018
ADHD is a condition that can affect children and adults alike—and many
who are diagnosed truly need treatment or relief from the symptoms.
But in recent years, there has been a huge surge in the amount of ADHD diagnoses,
and this has people questioning if the ability to test for this particular
health issue has improved or if people are being over diagnosed.
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On 8/15/2018
We’ve got some simple ways to get your family eating smart each morning. Cheers to a healthier and happier morning!
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On 8/13/2018
