Health Hw | Medications Explained, Diet Tips, Preventative Health Simplified

Hello,   Today we are talking about food labels! There is a ton of information on there, and it can be confusing where to even start, so I break down a few things you can focus on. Learn how I navigate the grocery store in order to make sure I am nourishing my body with healthier foods.    Best,    Kayla Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OS6R131tYsRokPBIfT6gz974RrlaD9...

Hi folks,    In this episode we get into the nitty gritty of how to take a sitz bath. Because it has to do with the nether regions I find people are often hesitant to ask too many questions in the office, so I wanted to lay out all the information here in a more anonymous space.    It really isn’t too hard and can make a big difference in your healing, so if your doctor recommended sitz baths make...

Hi friends,   If you are listening to this episode, I’m guessing you or someone you love is in pain or sick, so first of all my heart goes out to you and I am sending lots of healing thoughts to anyone who reads this in the future.    Now, down to business, if your doctor has recommended you alternate taking Tylenol and Advil (aka ibuprofen), but you just need a little more hand holding, you are i...

  Hello,   Today we talk about the gold standard of exercise- w hat in an ideal world you would be doing every week. Now I want you to listen and compare it to what you are doing right now. Maybe you are already doing everything, but one type and you are going to work on incorporating that in. Or, maybe, you are not exercising at all right now and this episode will feel quite overwhelming. If that...

Hello,   Are you dealing with leg swelling? Throughout the day do you notice your legs becoming more and more bothersome? If you have seen your doctor and know why your legs are swelling, but you are still trying to make it less uncomfortable this episode is for you. We go over three things you can start doing today to hopefully make you feel better.    Best,    Kayla  Print your worksheet here -...

Hi everyone,   When you are doing your spring cleaning you may come across some unused or expired medications. Then what? Have you ever disposed of medications before? Have you ever wondered what is the proper way? Today I will give you all the information you need to safely and effectively get rid of your unused/expired medications so you can make your home and our communities safer.    Best,   ...

Hi everyone,    Do you ever take Tylenol? Is Tylenol completely benign? No! Listen in to learn how you can make sure you are taking Tylenol appropriately.     Kayla  Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QuVPcLnEyf_TRu3hb5yGbNX2SnTG5NhO-LUFdv5ORxA/edit?usp=sharing   Link Mentioned - American Academy of Pediatrics Child Dosing - https://downloads.aap.org/HC/EN/Acetaminophe...

Hi anyone with kids in your life at all,   This episode is an extra adjunct on top of EP 22 to remind you that weed, especially edibles, need to be diligently stored just like medications. Too many kids get into edibles every day with sad consequences.    Take the time to be responsible,   Kayla    __________   Join the Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/tUX8ubqpprNAXdMK/   Sign up...

Hi everyone,   This episode is geared towards parents with young kids, but is applicable to anyone who interacts with kids, especially kids under 6. It is unfortunately not uncommon for children to get into medications and this can be very dangerous for their health. In this episode we dive into tangible steps you can take to make it less likely children can access your medications.     Let’s work...

Hi parents,   Today we are talking about exercise and specifically how you can help your child get more of it. We know that if kids exercise at least 1 hour a day they are healthier, but we also know that the current world of screens and school kids often spend most of their time sedentary.    So, I wanted to give you five super tangible ideas that you could incorporate into your routine. The poin...

Hi,   This episode is so fun! We get to do an art project together. Now don’t balk until you’ve tried it. Be sure to print out the worksheet down below before hitting play. We are going to figure out how you think you are doing overall in your health and wellness. This can help you check-in with yourself and spur action. It all starts with awareness!   So print out the worksheet and grab your colo...

Hello,   In this episode we are talking about keeping a food diary. Your doctor may have asked you to keep one of these for a multitude of reasons, but we are just focusing on how to make sure you actually do it. Because we all know, life happens, and these are the types of things that fall through the cracks. So, I wanted to help you set yourself up for success for completing this food diary. I k...

Hello,   Have you lost your voice? Do you need to get better so that you can go back to your daily life? Do you have an important event coming up, and you're trying to figure out how to speed up the recovery process?    You’ve heard the don’t talk, but I know that’s not always possible, so today we will go over some other things you can do to take care of yourself right now.   I hope you are back...

Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/12m0ONpy8yFcohI71P6kMetNgqxf93OhnjlAozrx5Bwg/edit?usp=sharing Hi parents!   Do you have this nagging feeling that your kids are spending too much time on their screens, but you don’t even know where to start? Do you worry about what they are being exposed to online? Do you think their school work is suffering because of screens?    I a...

Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Abi28zDP6hZd7pns8QTtNLkNYKJbNQCRMBxH3mIBKv8/edit?usp=sharing   Hi parents!   Do you have this nagging feeling that your kids are spending too much time on their screens, but you don’t even know where to start? Do you worry about what they are being exposed to online? Do you think their school work is suffering because of screens?    I...

Hi parents!   Do you have this nagging feeling that your kids are spending too much time on their screens, but you don’t even know where to start? Do you worry about what they are being exposed to online? Do you think their school work is suffering because of screens?    I am so excited about this series because I think this is a really hot topic right now. People, doctors included, are encouragin...

Hi parents!   Do you have this nagging feeling that your kids are spending too much time on their screens, but you don’t even know where to start? Do you worry about what they are being exposed to online? Do you think their school work is suffering because of screens?    I am so excited about this series because I think this is a really hot topic right now. People, doctors included, are encouragin...

Hi parents!   Do you have this nagging feeling that your kids are spending too much time on their screens, but you don’t even know where to start? Do you worry about what they are being exposed to online? Do you think their school work is suffering because of screens?    I am so excited about this series because I think this is a really hot topic right now. People, doctors included, are encouragin...

Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U9uOQtLJWBXiuoiOeejgS8NYt539vGETc-S7694KcbA/edit?usp=sharing     Hello,   Today we are talking about the why and the how of incentive spirometers. An incentive spirometer is a handheld device to help people take deep breaths. It is indicated for a variety of specific health conditions. So this episode is to help people who have been t...

Hi folks,    Today we talk about three different tools that can help you remember to take your medications. Life becomes busy and the human mind is fickle. It is completely normal to forget to take your medications. I would actually argue if you don’t set up a system to support yourself I would EXPECT you to forget. So I want to help you set yourself up for success, so that you can take your medic...

Hello,   Today we are talking about Meniere disease. This episode will not be helpful for you unless your doctor has diagnosed you with this specific type of vertigo. But, if you have been diagnosed with Meniere disease you are in the right place. We are going to go through some recommended diet changes as well as exercises you can try to see if they improve your symptoms. Meniere disease can be v...

Hi everyone,   Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2025 I am talking about what you should do if you want this to be the year you actually stick with your New Year’s resolution. Listen to the episode and then fill in the worksheet below and you will be on your way!    Good luck, Kayla  Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ankicapFypHKW4jr_GefMc9blvXvsaN7C6LWyu9E6jw/...

Hi folks,   So today we are taking a deep dive into how to keep track of your daily weights to manage your heart failure. Taking accurate daily weights that you can report to your physician is extremely important because they often impact how your doctor wants to dose your medication.    In this episode we will briefly talk about why heart failure impacts your weight and why we as providers care s...

Hi parents,   Inside today’s episode we are talking all about introducing cow’s milk into your little’s diet. There are a lot of the specifics on when to do the transition, what kind of milk to use, and how much milk to give, and I know you already have a lot on your plate. However, I am passionate about this being an important topic for your child’s health and so I believe this episode is worth a...

Should you take ibuprofen with food? Without food? How does it work anyway? And how much is too much? Learn all that and more in today’s episode about one of the most common over the counter medications.    Cheers,   Kayla  Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uA1BYPnO2uYF8kpBF-EL541pNgbmZA1mhparTxtRQoM/edit?usp=sharing __________   Join the Facebook Group - https://www....