In our history, the machinery of the mind has been described to work like a hydraulic device, an automobile engine, a computer, and even a hologram. I’m sure that, as soon as we invent another amazing piece of technology, the brain will be compared to that as well. But...

Hyper-stimulation is a very modern problem, and one that we recognize in kids. From video s to video games and even the common rapid fire social media interactions, a barrage of sensory inputs can make it hard for them to calm down and get to sleep.  But the same...

Everyone knows about the “Halloween Effect.” Kids eat tons of candy, get wound up, and bounce off the walls. Most parents think that it’s the sugar that creates this effect, but it’s actually a combination of sugar and the artificial ingredients in most of those candies. So, like your...

Do you ever wish your kids had a giant hamster wheel to burn off some of that energy. If they did you know they’d sleep so good when they got back home. Of course, timing is everything. If your uncle or sibling come over and really wind them up before...

Wait, what? Sleep like a baby? You mean wake up every 3 hours and cry … like a baby? Actually the better title for this series would be “How To Sleep Like A 5-year-old whose been playing in the pool all day.” But no one says that, for some...

 This recipe can be the focal point of the meal. In addition it provides great food presentation. You’ll Need 6 tomatoes 1 Tablespoon chopped garlic 1/2 pound ground beef Medium pepper, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup tomato sauce 2/3 cup shredded cheese 1 teaspoon oregano 2 Tablespoon...

(source: Medical News Today) Magnesium is an important mineral that your body needs in order to function. It produces energy and regulates blood sugar and chemical reactions in the body. Magnesium helps maintain the proper levels of other minerals such as calcium, potassium, and zinc. Your heart, muscles, and kidneys all need...

(source: WebMD) Iron-deficiency anemia, the most common form of anemia, is a decrease in the number of red blood cells caused by too little iron. Without sufficient iron, your body can’t produce enough hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that makes it possible for them to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. As a...

Remember the health fad where everyone felt like they had to drink AT LEAST 8, 8 oz glasses of water per day? I heard people call this “hateful drinking”, because they had to wag around those sippy bottles all … day … long! The idea was that you could...

They heart’s just a muscle right? Just a pump that pumps blood from the input side to the output side? So why would it matter to the pump if you’re staying hydrated this summer? Turns out, as you dehydrate and you have less water in your body overall, the...

Waste treatment is the last thing you want to dig your hands into, and the first thing you NEVER want to fail. Your kidneys are like the waste treatment facility of your body. It removes toxins from your blood such as urea, uric acid, creatinine, sulfates, phenol, excess sodium, potassium, and...

Give your eggs some spice! Enjoy this dish as a part of a Southwestern flared brunch. You’ll Need 6 Eggs 2 Tablespoons milk 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 Cups shredded Cheddar cheese 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees...