It is that time again when all the little ghosts and goblins come out.  Of course I’m talking about Halloween and the trick-or-treaters that ring the doorbell hoping for candy to fill up their bags.  Halloween is a perfect opportunity to try to spread health by giving kids a healthy treat instead of a sugary treat.  It sounds good in theory but what kind of healthy treat can you give that kids will actually enjoy?  Here ...

Child abuse and neglect is a very real and drastic problem; every day hundreds of children are being abused or neglected by parents or guardians, leaving these children helpless and afraid.  These young and innocent live in a world of torment not understanding why the people they look to for protection are the very people who abuse and neglect them.  It’s a world of confusion for these children as they continue to look to their ca ...

Approximately 1% of the child population in the United States, between the ages of 3-17 years old has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.  Experts estimate autism occurs in one of every one-hundred births and 1 to 1.5 million Americans are living with autism currently.  The health care costs associated with autism results in $60 billion spent annually and within ten years time the costs are expected to total up to $200-$400 ...

There are many different reasons why it is important for people to brush their teeth using the proper methods.  Not only does brushing the teeth lead to good oral health and protects against dental caries, but it also helps prevent bad breath and gum disease.  Gum disease in adults is one of the main culprits of heart attacks and strokes, which can be avoided with proper tooth and gum care practices. The food consumed in the daily di ...

"I feel like giving up," Emma told me in our first phone session. "I've worked and worked on myself and I'm still miserable. I've had years of therapy and I still feel unbearably depressed. Nothing is working." "It sounds to me like you are abandoning yourself."   "What do you mean? I take good care of myself. I eat well, exercise daily, work hard and take care of finances - in fact I'm doing reall ...