The Covington Pediatrics Blog : Mental Health
Thoughts and suggestions on how you can increase your wellness, infinitely…
How to set boundaries with your children
“Discipline doesn’t break a child’s spirit half as often as the lack of it breaks a parent’s heart”Many parents wait till their kids break the rules to set boundaries. This builds up resistance and resentment on their part, because they feel that you are taking away a...
Picky Eaters: How to prevent and manage the problem in your child
According to Volker and Piazza in 2012, up to 45% of children experience some mealtime problems. This is due to fluctuating hunger, picky eating patterns, strong food preferences and behaviors aimed at ending meals prematurely, as well as a reluctance to self-feed.A...
Fix Your Mitochondria, Fix Your Brain
The above title could have easily stated “fix your mitochondria, fix all the cells in every organ of your body”, because mitochondria are these little organelles in every cell in our body, serving as the battery inside the cell. They are little but...
What Stress Does To Your Immune System
Stress is a normal part of modern daily life, but most people are not aware of the negative consequences of stress on their health—until it is too late. Some people are able to cope with stress better than others, while others take practical steps to reduce their...
The Link between Hormones and Happiness
Hormones... they certainly don’t get much respect at times. What do they have to do with happiness? Actually, hormones play a big role in this feeling, and we are wise to learn about what factors they play in this area and what we can do to capitalize on them. How...
How To Attack Anxiety And Depression Naturally
Many who suffer from anxiety and depression take medication to relieve their pain. Doctors may prescribe antidepressants, tranquilizers and sleeping tablets for your condition. But there are healthier alternatives that can be used in attacking anxiety and depression,...