The 4th of July is reminding us of the blessings of living in America. However, our divisions and international threats can easily bring on a great deal of stress and anxiety. Moments of panic may follow. While there are many things that increase one’s vulnerability to panic attacks, the root cause is an excess of adrenalin. Unfortunately, some people are much more vulnerable to those effects than others. Fight or Flight ResponseWe were born with an automatic gift of fight or flight. When the brain recognizes a threat, it signals the release of a powerful hormone called adrenalin (epinephrin ..read more

It’s estimated that 65% of Americans don’t get the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep at night. Many are impacted by sleep apnea due to an obstruction in the airway, but others may have a sleep disorder called Restless Legs Syndrome. It’s more common than Type 2 Diabetes and tragically few know that they have it. It’s estimated that 8% of the population suffer from this neurological condition. Of those 3% need medication to control it to improve their quality of life. Importance of SleepIt’s vital to get between 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night for good health. During certa ..read more

This blog was initiated 3 years ago to inform the reader about current health-related topics that are underreported in the news; even the controversial ones. Last night My husband and I watched the Sound of Freedom. We kept waiting for the right time to view it. Sadly, we should have watched it much sooner. It was a call to action for us and I hope you’ll watch it and feel the same motivation to do something about this horrific problem facing us today. Childhood Trafficking The movie was based on the real story of Agent Tim Ballard an undercover operative for Homeland Sec ..read more

If you’re a parent or grandparent you’ve probably wondered what the rules are regarding the appropriate use of discipline with grandchildren. Should you, or shouldn’t you? What about those uncomfortable times when children misbehave in front of you and the parents? What if you disagree on their approach? Rather, are you afraid to be a bad guy or do you spoil them? This blog will describe parenting styles that work best and provide insight into some of these questions. Today nearly 7 million grandparents live with at least one grandchild <18. Of those 2.3 million are raising the grandchild ..read more

Death rates worldwide has increased dramatically in the past 3 years especially among young people 35 to 44 years old. Questions remain regarding the cause. Is it related to a lingering Long COVID-19 phenomenon, a post COVID vaccine complication or something else? More importantly, would you recognize the symptoms in yourself or in a loved one? Would you know what to do? How do heart attacks develop?When you’re born, the inside lining of all your arteries is smooth like the inside of your cheek. Over time damage may occur. High blood pressure causes a sandpaper effect on the lining ..read more

Research is emerging connecting higher blood levels of Vitamin D with improved immunity to fight infections and cancers. However, most people are seriously deficient and unaware of the danger to their health. Few healthcare providers measure it, let alone treat it. Why is Vitamin D so important? Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium and promote cellular functions. Every immunity cell in the body needs Vitamin D to activate thousands of specific genes to fight infections, inflammation and destroy abnormal cells. If someone has a low amount of Vitamin D, immunity will be greatly ..read more

Understanding Chronic Post Vaccination Syndrome Recently there has been an increase in reported complications following COVID-19 infections and COVID-19 vaccines. This article will explore the new potential phenomenon of chronic post vaccination syndrome while the January blog will explore long COVID symptoms. According to the CDC the most common COVID-19 vaccine side effects following an injection are pain, swelling, arm redness, fatigue, headache muscle pain, chills, nausea and fever. Rare complications are anaphylactic shock (potential fatal allergic response), Guillain-Barre Syndrome (ne ..read more

As we embark on the cyclical COVID/Flu/Cold season, it’s a good time to review how to use an inhaler properly to reduce the impact of a virus or other irritation within your lungs. Healthcare providers prescribe inhalers for a variety of reasons. Anything that irritates the lungs may be a very good reason to have one: asthma, lung damage from smoking, viruses and bacteria. There are different medications delivered directly into the lungs via an inhaler. The two main types either open tight narrowed airways (Albuterol) or reduce inflammation and irritation (inhaled steroids). The main problem ..read more

As we move into the Cold and Flu season, it’s important to review the relationship between Vitamin D3 supplements and the need to also take K2. Vitamin D helps maintain good calcium levels in the blood needed for strong bones and other body functions. Importantly, the Vitamin D receptors are found in every immune cell of the body and thus play a powerful role in immunity. A recent study found that low levels of Vitamin D increase risk for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, TB and viral respiratory infections …most notably COVID-19. It’s also protective against hypertension, diab ..read more

If you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, or childcare provider, effective discipline can be a challenge. Recently, I came across an amazing book that will help when dealing with an angry, frustrated, emotional child: The Whole Brainchild: 12 Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind (2011). Siegel and Bryson describe the developing young brain and the reasons frustration leads to negative responses. Adults learn simple approaches to help the child gain control of their emotions to prevent outbursts. Admittedly, I was skeptical at first but frankly I’ve been stunned at how effective ..read more