Health

Until our son tested positive for an array of food allergies when he was just three months old, I hadn’t given much thought to how everyday foods make millions of people sick. According to Food Allergy Research and Education: 1 in 13 children have food allergies in the U.S. Food allergies …

Every major television network and my entire Facebook feed is filled with news about the astronomical cost of the EpiPen auto injector for food allergy families. I told you back in July to prepare for sticker shock when you fill your next prescription. When I asked our local pharmacy what the …

I wish I could say I was at my peak fitness. That’s just not the case. I have no one to blame but myself. Confession time: I’m guilty of at least four risky health habits for moms. Maybe even more than four. Keep reading to explore each risk and each fix …

This summer, we’ve spent a lot of time outdoor in the pool, at the splash pad, enjoying outdoor camps and exploring our new neighborhood. Every time we got outside for an extended period I make sure to apply sunscreen. Yes, as an African-American family we wear sunscreen.  Regardless of your …

I just had a severe case of sticker shock when I went to refill A.J. prescription’s for the EpiPen Junior at our local Kroger Pharmacy. I was told the EpiPen costs  – $623. $623 $623 Let that sink in for a minute. Epipen Costs   Then walk back into history …