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Is Drinking Red Wine Really Good for Your Health?

Is Drinking Red Wine Really Good for Your Health?  If you're a red wine drinker, it would be convenient if drinking red wine is good for your health. We often link healthy choices with deprivation, and many people seem to enjoy drinking red wine.  Perhaps you've heard that drinking red wine is heart healthy or equivalent to a cardio workout. You might be wondering if drinking red wine is really good for your health?  **This post contains affiliate links. I earn small commissions from clicks that result in qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Where does the claim that red wine is good for your health come from? Part of the reason red wine is considered good for your health is because of the antioxidant effects of the polyphenol resveratrol from grape skins.  Resveratol is central to the belief that drinking red wine is heart healthy and life extending ( Cleveland Clinic ). Red wine could also increase "good cholesterol," prevent artery...
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How do I Teach My Child to Take a Deep Breath?

How Do I Teach My Child to Take a Deep Breath? Teaching your child to take a deep breath is a valuable investment. Deep breathing is a self regulation tool that your child can use any place any time, and will remain useful when they get bigger.  The key is to practice deep breathing techniques during calm times. Think of deep breathing when it's calm like developing muscle memory, that way the skill will come easier in times of stress. The best way to teach your child to take deep breaths is to model and use props.  **This post contains affiliate links. I earn commissions from clicks and qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! 7 Props to Teach Your Child to Take a Deep Breath 1. Belly Breathe Demonstration and Music Videos  Warning: this  Sesame Street Belly Breathe Song  will get stuck in your head! The music video and Learn to Belly Breathe with Rosita  demonstration video are useful tools to model belly breathing.  Sho...
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Best Laundry Products for Eczema and Sensitive Skin

Best Laundry Products  for Eczema and Sensitive Skin My daughter and I both experience eczema symptoms. As a physician assistant, I've treated countless clients with contact dermatitis from the wrong laundry products.  Laundry products can trigger symptoms for individuals who suffer from  eczema  and sensitive skin. The best treatment for eczema and sensitive skin is to identify and avoid irritants and triggers.  Let's look at the best laundry products for eczema and sensitive skin.  **This post contains affiliate links. I earn small commissions for clicks that result in qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Less is More The best laundry products for eczema and sensitive skin is BASIC. Keep it simple. Choose fragrance-free formulations. Popular branding terms are free, gentle, hypoallergenic, sensitive and unscented. Laundry detergents that seem to be well tolerated by individuals with eczema and sensitive skin includ...
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Back to School Essentials for Little Kids 2023

Back to School Essentials for Little Kids 2023 I was bombarded with back to school sales when I entered a store on July 5th. It feels like summer just started, yet here I am talking about going back to school!  This list of back to school essentials is meant to supplement basic needs (clothing, diapering, etc.) and guidance from their school/teachers. Check out this post for a more comprehensive list of  back to school essentials for little kids in daycare . **This post contains affiliate links. I earn small commissions from clicks that result in qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Backpack with Chest Strap   When my toddler started preschool, the backpack was an important part of the routine: taking it off and hanging it in the cubby , then packing and donning it at the end of the day.  While I don't mind carrying, wearing or adjusting the backpack for my only child, a teacher with a class full of kids might not feel the same!...
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Suffering from dry skin?! 5 things to stop doing to relieve dry skin.

Suffering from dry skin?! 5 things to stop doing to relieve dry skin.  Let's talk dry skin. Your skin is your largest organ, your body's interface with and protection from the environment. Keep it moisturized and intact! I trained in a dermatology office as a physician assistant student. Dry skin was a common complaint. Many clients were shocked at the advice they were given: "I paid a specialist copay for this?!" was a common sentiment. Relieve dry skin by stopping these 5 things, and you may save yourself a trip to the doctor's office! 1. Bathing Frequently  Water exposure can be drying and irritating. Reevaluate how many times you are bathing, and for how long. Consider decreasing the overall amount of time you are immersed in water.   2. Bathing in hot water Hot water is especially drying. In addition to the amount of time you spend in water, consider lowering the temperature of the water. Check out this  article  that says ideal water temperature is be...
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Why Can't I Sleep? 10 Steps for Good Sleep Hygiene

Why Can't I Sleep? 10 Steps for Good Sleep Hygiene Sleep is essential to function properly. Good sleep hygiene supports the ability to regulate emotions and hunger, manage stress, concentrate and complete tasks, learn, process and retain new information.  NOT getting enough sleep increases the risk of certain medical conditions  (nih.gov) . I’m sure you’ve heard or said the phrase, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Or you’ve gotten the impression that the lack of sleep that accompanies parenthood is considered a badge of honor.  But there’s nothing admirable about sleep deprivation; in fact, it is  a torture method. Thankfully, our culture seems to be shifting its attitude towards rest. There’s no shame in resting; in fact, sleep should be a priority!   If you sleep well, then I don't care what you do (as long as it's safe)! But if sleep is a struggle, then you may benefit from implementing a good sleep hygiene routine.  Lifestyle changes should almost alway...
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5 Benefits of Yoga

5 Benefits of Yoga Namaste. Let's talk Yoga. Yoga was one of the most common “prescriptions” when I worked in psychiatry. In fact, yoga can be offered as part of the therapeutic program at inpatient psychiatric hospitals. According to this  article , “yoga is the most commonly used complementary health approach in the United States.” And do you want to know the best part? There are no side effects! There are many reasons we could all benefit from practicing yoga. Let’s look at five benefits of yoga.   1. For your mental health Y oga is wonderful for your mental health because it teaches you how to breathe and focus on the present moment. When I worked in psychiatry, my mentor told me this: people who focus too much on the past are depressed, and people who focus too much on the future are anxious. Because you can’t change either. Learning how to focus on your breathing and to be fully present in the now can be a powerful emotional regulation skill and coping mechanism. Yoga ca...
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