Easy Homemade Healthy Summer Treats Your Family Will Love

It’s the 4th of July, it’s hot, and nothing hits the spot quite like a cold, healthy summer treat after a long day in the sun! If you take a stroll down the frozen treat aisle in the grocery store and pick up just about any box of frozen treats, you’ll most likely see a myriad of ingredients, artificial colors, and, of course, […]
Common Sunscreen Myths: What You Need to Know

There’s a number of common sunscreen myths these days. This mixed information can make it confusing to know what separates fact from fiction. Let’s see if we can clear up some common questions–and misconceptions–about sunscreen! Common Sunscreen Myths Myth #1: Sunscreen Causes Cancer False. According to current research, there is no evidence sunscreen causes cancer (as […]
Summer Colds: How to Prevent and Combat Them

We were taught in medical school about the immune system, digestive system, and nervous system, but we learned about them as separate entities. However, that’s not really how the body works. Everything is connected. We don’t have fences in the body so inflammation in one area is inflammation everywhere. Dysfunction in one system, eventually leads […]
Pool Day Problems: How to Detox from Chlorine

Swimming is one of the best parts of summer — but if your kiddo has eczema or asthma, all that chlorine can come back to bite. The good news? With a few simple steps, we can detox from chlorine and keep pool days fun and flare-free. I’ve been an avid swimmer my entire life. (Take […]
Benadryl and Dementia: What You Need to Know

Most of us don’t think twice about giving our child Benadryl for allergies, congestion, or even sleep—but new research is raising red flags for long-term use. A 2025 Harvard study linked long-term use of Benadryl use to an increased risk of dementia in adults who had taken it consistently for three years. (Yes, you read that right–dementia.) Why? […]
Histamine & Allergies: How to Manage Allergies Naturally

If you struggle with seasonal allergies and are looking for ways to manage them naturally, then you’ve come to the right place! You may have heard of the word “histamine,” or perhaps antihistamines (think BENADRYL® or Claritin®), but what exactly does that mean and what does it have to do with allergies? What Is Histamine? […]
Natural Alternatives to Ibuprofen: Proteolytic Enzymes to the Rescue!

Many people don’t realize that the typical over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, such as Ibuprofen, block an essential part of the natural inflammatory process, leaving the body needing repair. But don’t worry, there are natural alternatives to Ibuprofen! Natural Alternatives for Ibuprofen Proteolytic enzymes, such as the HKHM PureZyme and the HKHM ProZyme, offer a great natural […]
How to Treat the Flu, Common Colds, Pneumonia, and RSV

If you’ve been reading my blogs and emails for a while, you’ve probably read some of my tips for preventing common winter illnesses. While prevention is always the best medicine, we still get sick sometimes and that’s ok! Let’s talk about how we can treat the flu and other viruses like the common cold, pneumonia, and RSV. […]
Anxiety and ADHD in Students: How to Minimize Symptoms and Side Effects of Medications

It’s pretty common these days to have a child (or children) that struggle with both anxiety and ADHD. While this combination can make for a tough school year, there’s things we can do to minimize the effects of anxiety and ADHD in your precious, young students. It’s understanable why school to tends to cause anxiety […]
Changes to Your Sleep Routine: How to Maintain Healthy Sleep Habits

Whether it’s time changes from Daylight Savings Time or traveling to different time zones, changes to our sleep routines can wreak some serious havoc on the quality of the sleep we get – especially for the young ones! Sleep is incredibly important for our overall health. Even while we’re asleep our bodies are hard at work–sleep helps […]