In 1997, my sixth-grade PE teacher invited me to join the after-school weightlifting team, a decision that unexpectedly changed my life. That same year, the International Olympic Committee announced that Women’s Weightlifting would debut at the 2000 Olympic Games.
At...
Jemima's Review
When Julie and I were offered the opportunity to review various Vegamour premium hair care products, we were both thrilled.
I was thrilled because I’ve read many positive reviews about Vegamour and love trying new products. Julie was probably...
My mom died two summers ago. In front of me, my sister, and my partner. On an extended family vacation. It was traumatizing, so I don’t talk about it very much. Not even with my partner or my close...
There are a select few things that really upset me. They are:
Being ignored.
Having my hair pulled.
Someone eating all my food (or being unable to find food I can safely eat).
As a parent, I find that most of these happen,...
A week ago, I sat down with 17-year-old high school junior, Juniper, and her mom, to talk about youth vaping in Vermont.
I am not clueless about vaping and youth. I am aware of the data shared by the Centers...
I consider myself a light drinker, but undertaking the challenge of Dry January in Vermont proved more difficult than I expected. Forced sobriety brought into painful focus the negative impact of our seasonal darkness and cold punctuated pathetically by...
After working with hundreds of new parents in my private chiropractic practice, I’ve seen how being a parent can be really hard on our backs. And now that I have three little kids myself, I understand this more than...
IUD removal was not supposed to be a complicated procedure.
Winter can be refreshing. The crisp air. The back-to-back holidays. The first snowfall brings with it so much excitement and joy.
Then there’s also coldness, frozen mud, darkness, and ice. Seasonal Affective Disorder sets in and like many Vermonters and...
We all know tobacco is bad. It’s deadly. It causes cancer. It’s incredibly addictive. Tobacco use is still the leading cause of death in the United States.
What I didn't know, and what other parents may not realize is...
Infuse a festive flair into your holiday celebrations by incorporating Chinese herbs into mocktails. Beyond adding unique flavors, these herbs can bring potential health benefits, from boosting antioxidants to supporting overall well-being.
When I brought home my newborn son, I thought he was as perfect and as healthy as he appeared. Unfortunately, this wasn’t exactly true. When my son was only a few months old, I noticed he snored. Loudly, and...
I did it. Something I said I’d never do… a 5-day fast/cleanse, whatever you want to call it. Specifically, the ProLon 5-day Fasting Diet. I’m not a “dieter," I’m not a meal-prepper, I’m not a calorie or carb or anything counter.
But, I...
Most mental illnesses are invisible, but sometimes you can see evidence of mine. I have a skin picking disorder, known as Dermatillomania, or skin picking. Dermatillomania is from Greek: “derma”- skin; “till”- pull; and “mania”- madness.
I want to...
In + Around Vermont
School’s Out… Now What? Simple Summer Activities
As I head to pick up my son from school I find myself singing Alice Cooper School's Out and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the...
