Health & Fitness

The Importance of Dads and Other Adults in Modeling Healthy Emotions for Boys

3 min read
Health & Fitness, A Healthier Michigan

What does it mean to be masculine or manly? For many, it means conforming to stereotypes related to providing, protecting, procreating and not showing your feelings. But being strong all the time often comes with stuffing down anxiety, sadness, weakness and vulnerability. Research shows these habits can lead to negative health outcomes ranging from digestive problems to heart concerns when emotions spill out in the form…

5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Preschooler Healthy

3 min read
Health & Fitness, A Healthier Michigan

We all know the signs too well: the runny nose, deep cough and warm forehead. Keeping your little one healthy can be one of the toughest aspects of having a toddler—especially if they go to preschool. Small children have an increased risk of coming down with a cold or catching other illnesses because their immune systems aren’t fully matured yet. When…

Making Halloween Special, Spooky – and Safe!

3 min read
Health & Fitness, A Healthier Michigan

It would take a 185-pound person an entire workday of non-stop cross country running to burn off the higher end of the 3500-7000 calories from Halloween candy consumed by the average US child. Holidays aren’t exactly known for being healthy, but this year there are more health considerations to keep in mind beyond the usual sugar rush. To prevent the…

Avoid Pumpkin Overload With These 6 Michigan Fall Fruits and Veggies

2 min read
Health & Fitness, A Healthier Michigan

It’s fall and you know what that means…pumpkin-flavored everything! If you’re not a pumpkin fan, there’s a plentiful variety of fall produce that is also in season. Based on traditional Michigan crop harvest calendars, here are some of the best fruits and veggies to select in the fall: Apples – with varieties like Macintosh and Honeycrisp available as early as September, apples are great…

Three Ways to Keep Kids Active Into Their Teens

2 min read
Health & Fitness, A Healthier Michigan

As technology continues to advance, it has become more and more difficult for parents to unplug their children from the electronic world. With distractions like cell phones, laptops, television and video games, it is easy for kids to lose themselves in the lure of today’s gadgets. Is there any hope for parents trying to tear kids away from their screens?…

Tools to Help Nursing Moms

3 min read
Health & Fitness, A Healthier Michigan

Did you know that in the first few weeks of life, a newborn baby can eat as often as every 45 minutes? Talk about fast food! If you have a nursing mom in your life, you can help her adjust to her new normal with a few helpful tools for her breastfeeding journey. Breast Shields: may help reduce the pain associated…

Would You Know if Your Child Had Trouble Seeing?

3 min read
Health & Fitness, A Healthier Michigan

As kids start a new year of learning, it might be a good time to check on their vision. Whether they’ll be in a classroom or learning virtually this year, your child may not always tell you they have a hard time seeing things. Since it’s best to catch any problems early, be on the lookout for any of these…

Campfire Cooking: Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Aioli

3 min read
Health & Fitness, A Healthier Michigan

You may have had them baked or steamed, but have you had Brussels sprouts grilled? If not, you need to try them. Put the Brussels sprouts on a wooden skewer and grill them over the campfire for a healthy vegetable side. Before grilling, be sure to soak the skewers in water to reduce the risk of a fire. Brussels sprouts…

2 min read
Health & Fitness, Metro Detroit Mommy Family Fun Guides

For many, going to the dentist ranks as our least favorite activity. Taking our kids to the dentist, ranks even lower. Our wonderful fans got together and shared their picks for the best pediatric dentists in metro Detroit who make the task a great deal easier for both parent and child. Oakland County All Smiles Dentistry455 Barclay Cir # A, Rochester Hills, MI…

Three Places To View Michigan’s Northern Lights

2 min read
Health & Fitness, A Healthier Michigan

The Northern Lights have always been a mystical, magical wonder of the world. They appear, then disappear. You might see them, you might not. There is something about chasing down the enigmatic Northern Lights that makes the phenomenon so intriguing. According to Canada’s Northern Lights Centre, the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis in the northern hemisphere or “dawn…

2 min read
Health & Fitness, A Healthier Michigan, Summer, Travel

One of the best things to do during a Michigan summer is to head out to your favorite lake and relax on the shore, ride around in a boat or cool off with a swim. So which watering hole should you head to? Don’t just consider the more famous ones like Torch Lake, Lake Fenton and Lake Michigan (the third-largest…

4 Ways to Boost Your Workout Routine

4 min read
Health & Fitness

Working out is a great way to improve your health, but it can be frustrating when you’ve been working out for months and haven’t seen any significant changes in the way you feel or look. Fortunately, with a few tips, you can boost your fitness routine to help you get the results you want. Stop eating less Many folks who…

My Personal Preface to a Plant-Based Lifestyle Change

5 min read
Health & Fitness, A Sponsored, Detox, Food, Self Care

For those looking to improve their overall health and wellness, going on a plant-based diet is an option many have heard about but few know how to implement effective change for sustainable health benefits.

It’s Candida, not Canada! Yeast Overgrowth is Something YOU Need to Know About

4 min read
Detox, A Sponsored, Health & Fitness, Online Resources, Self Care

It’s something a lot of people probably have never heard of, let alone know how harmful it can be to the body – Candida. While it sounds our neighbor to the north, Candida is a common problem that needs waaaaaaaaay more awareness. Candida, which can be spread sexually and via common living spaces, is a genus of yeasts that is…

Great Gut-pectations

4 min read
Health & Fitness, Detox, Online Resources, Science, Self Care

Editor’s Note: Biohacker, cellular-level expert and live blood analyst and detox specialist Anthony Beven, owner of Detox Day Spa, will be featured on “The Dr. Nandi Show,” on Sunday, March 8 at 1 p.m. on WXYZ Channel 7.

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