Stress, is it the root of all evil?  What does chronic stress do to the brain?  To neurodevelopment?  In a world that is now filled with an abundance of daily chemical, physical and emotional stressors, we must take time to fully understand the global ramifications of stress.  Stress induces an upregulation of cortisol output (a stress hormone) which eventually weak...

Helping Children Learn to Love Nutritional Foods

A friend and I often give each other “Nutritional Nuggets.” Little ideas to help us encourage healthy eating in the home. With two young boys who could easily be pegged picky eaters, I am always looking for new and inventive ways to ensure they’re eating nutritiously. So here’s my nutritional nugget to you:

Reintroduce...