By: Bari Sobelson, MS, LMFT & David Lee Sexton, Jr. It’s easy for us to get caught up in labels when we hear disturbing news stories about juveniles committing crimes around town and wreaking havoc in schools. Perhaps we label them as “bad eggs” or “menaces to society” and write…
It was at a routine check that my doctor suggested I might have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). I was shocked. As a dietitian, I had heard about the low-FODMAP diet, had even attended presentations at FNCE, but did not realize that this was a diet that would apply to me personally.
By: David Lee Sexton, Jr. What is the DVBIC? The Defense and Veteran Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) was founded by Congress in 1992 to serve as the pathway of care manager for traumatic brain injury (TBI) within the Military Health System (MHS). The center provides quality care for individuals ranging…
When parents talk about the speech and language of their children, words are often identified as the first major milestone. Parents and caregivers anxiously await and revel in the moment when a child’s first word is produced. Will it be “mama” or “dada”? There have been some friendly parental competitions and maybe even a few wagers on who gets the honor of being the first named.
By: Bari Sobelson, MS, LMFT It is no secret that youth can be profoundly impacted by acts of violence such as bullying, teen relationship violence, and school shootings. The question that weighs so heavily on the minds and hearts of parents, teachers and service professionals alike is what can be…
By: David Lee Sexton, Jr. Meet Adrienne Baggs Adrienne Baggs recently earned a Ph.D. in Counseling, but she prefers to help people process their emotions through yoga rather than dialogue. According to her website, Awaken through Rest: Restorative Yoga with Adrienne Baggs, Adrienne believes in the power of restorative yoga…
One of the benefits of eating a plant-based diet is related to cardiovascular health. Studies have shown that eating a plant-based diet can reduce overall cholesterol and LDL levels.