How to Survive and Thrive During the First Trimester It is with much excitement and joy that I announce the upcoming arrival of Sears grandkid number 15! My husband John and I could not be happier. Now, you may think that growing up “Sears” I would feel prepared by default, however, this new journey so […]
6 Healthy Living Tips From the Sears Family I am so thankful for the healthy living tips my parents instilled in me as a child. The word balance comes to mind as I recall savoring those birthday treats (I loved marshmallows!), yet my mom always did her best to sneak in veggies and even whole […]
Top Preventive Tips to Protect Your Family During Flu Season A healthy immune system is the key to preventing sickness. No matter how hard you work to keep little germs out of little bodies, some bacteria and viruses find their way in. So, your next line of defense is to build your child’s immune-fighting army […]
High Blood Pressure in Kids Linked to Attention and Learning Problems in School New Research Raises Concerns Once upon a time high blood pressure in kids was not something we had concerns about. Articles in pediatric journals are now sounding an alarm: high blood pressure is now affecting more and more children. In a recent article […]
The Benefits of Your Child Learning to Play an Instrument We are a very musical family. I remember playing two leading roles in musicals when I was a kid: Tom Sawyer (I can still sing to myself “Well, it ain’t every day a boy gets a chance to splash white warsh on a big board […]
“My son was diagnosed with several food allergies – dairy, wheat, eggs and peanuts when he was 1-year-old. We have kept him completely away from these foods since then. He is now 3-years-old. He did very well until he was 2 years and 3 months. His sleep improved vastly. However 8 months ago his sleep […]
“Can I safely take Juice Plus supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding? Do I also need to take my prenatal vitamins if I take Juice Plus?” Yes and yes. Juice Plus is basically fruits and vegetables, with a few other natural ingredients. So it is both safe and beneficial to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding. You […]
“I was in the process of making food, someone challenged me and said they thought baby food in a bottle was more fresh and nutritious than homemade baby food. He said since bottled baby food is vacuumed packed etc. it’s actually more fresh. He said as the homemade food is frozen and defrosted it looses […]
Lower Your Child’s Risk for Being Overweight or Obese 32 percent of children in the United States are overweight or obese according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHNES) performed between 2011 and 2012. This represents a 39 percent increase since 1994. Whereas nutritional deficiency is the most prevalent nutritional problem in developing […]
salmon, filet, one pound lemon wedges season to taste (Dr. Bill’s favorite is the Salmon Marinade from VitalChoice.com) Line a baking dish with foil and spray with coconut oil. Rinse salmon and set on the foil. Squeeze lemon over salmon; then season to taste. Bake at 350 for approximately 15-25 minutes, depending on thickness of […]
1 cup brown rice or Basmatti and 2 cups water assorted fresh vegetables (carrots, zucchini, broccoli, celery, bean sprouts, onions, mushrooms) olive or sesame oil tamari soy sauce garlic cloves seasonings of your choice firm, organic tofu Cook or steam the rice. As rice is cooking, prepare your veggies. Heat a small amount of oil […]
Vegetarian Diet FAQs 1. What does a “vegetarian diet” mean? The term “vegetarian” is really a misnomer, since vegetarians eat more than just vegetables. Vegetarian simply means a plant-based diet. There are several kinds of vegetarian diets, defined by what types of foods are consumed. A strict vegetarian, a vegan, avoids all foods of animal […]
