Kids have been experiencing at-home learning for the last couple of months. Maybe your kiddos have spent more time on digital devices than they would have if they had been in the traditional classroom setting.

Now, school is out. The kids want to enjoy themselves again. Hopefully, they are spending more time outdoors and enjoying playtime and nature. However, these days, kids are spending more and more time on digital devices.  Download a Parent’s Guide to Screen Time here. 

Kids are spending time on their computers and iPads because they are using these devices for socializing, learning, and recreation.  Communication apps like FaceTime, Skype, WhatsApp,  and Zoom have become more popular.  And, many video games are multi-player interactive.  Kids are playing games with their friends...

As the weather changes and temperatures drop, the sounds of sneezing and
sniffling surround us. Many of us are just expecting to get sick, feeling as if it's
unavoidable. If you eat the right foods and take the proper precautions, you could
strengthen your immune system and avoid getting sick this year. In addition, you
can be creating a solid foundation for optimizing your health in the future. Here
are five powerful immune-boosting superfoods that can help your body fight off
sickness and infections.
  

1. Garlic

Garlic adds so much flavor to food. Increase the use of this herb-like vegetable
during cold and flu season. Its health benefits come from a sulfur compound
called allicin. Raw is best and allowing the garlic to sit for a few minutes after crushing
or mincing will allow the allicin to f...

My patients often ask me why their eyes are so dry.  They feel like the symptoms may have come on suddenly, but the truth is that it was more likely to be a lot of little things that added up over a long period of time. 

Our bodies are very complex organisms. They have tasks that are being done all day long without us even thinking about it.  In our eyes, the tear film needs to be replenished constantly.  This means that you are continuously producing tears, and they are flowing out of your eyes all day long.

However, there are many reasons why your body will slow the production of the tears it needs.  In my book, Alleviate Dry Eye, Chapter 1 reviews the reasons for not producing enough tears extensively.  If you haven’t done so yet, you can get your copy here.   

There are several mai...