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Slip-sliding: My 5 Non-negotiables for COVID-19

By Emily Cerda

This is a pandemic. Things are slipping... I am completely okay with letting some things go. Even though I typically work from home and homeschool one child, this is soul-suckingly different. There are now four of us working here, like sardines in a can. For the most part, job demands are the same, homeschooling snags still occur (we will conquer…

Nutrition

Vitamin N: Nature

By Emily Cerda

You guys, I’m melting… Let me first say that here, in the fall of 2020, it’s time we start recording and loudly celebrating our wins. Hopefully, that’s something you’ve been doing all along, but in case it’s not - it’s time to pad that scorecard and complete a full-spirited happy dance for each and every little victory from now until…

Adolescent Health, Awareness, Challenges, Family, Nutrition, Sleep

The Secret Life of ADHD and ODD

By Emily Cerda

When child behavior threatens to tear a family apart I feel like he's tearing our family apart.Those were my exact words. I was at the height of desperation with my son's behavior. I wanted help, but I couldn't ask because the tantrums, the negative self-talk - ALL of it - only happened within the confines of our home. At school,…

Adolescent Health, Awareness, Challenges, Family, Nutrition

ADHD and ODD: Finding Our Root Cause

By Emily Cerda

The turning point in our struggle with child behavior A mother’s intuition is ALWAYS right.Always. After receiving diagnoses of ADHD and ODD for my son, I didn't know what to do. I felt relief, knowing that something really was wrong - that there was a reason behind the behavior. Still, the tantrums, hyperfocus and rage only happened about ten percent…

Adolescent Health, Awareness, Challenges, Family, Nutrition

Perfect Hindsight: Living Through ADHD, ODD & Food Allergy

By Emily Cerda

Gaining perspective on tough child behavior I don't want to act like this. I don't think this food is serving me.This was the body intuition my son developed as the began to understand how different foods affected his mood. What a dream! He looks back on his experience, six years after diagnosis, and shares his insights from the tween perspective.…

Balance, Challenges, Family, Food Allergies, Lifestyle

Survival Mode: 2019

By Emily Cerda

I’m back, baby. 2019 hasn’t been what I planned. Remember back to December when I was focused on choosing a word for the upcoming year? I chose “balance.” Honestly, “chaos” fits WAY better at this point! But, we all have those days, months, and (sometimes) years, right? I could never guess that my new job at the time would no…

Nutrition#foodallergy, travel

Flying with Food Allergies

By Emily Cerda

Traveling with food allergies is not for the faint of heart. We've all heard some of the horrific stories about the lack of education and compassion many in the airline industry demonstrate when it comes to food allergy. With no set standards across the industry and behavior dependent on individual personnel, flying can trigger anxiety and fear in even the…

Food Allergies, Nutrition, Resources

Food Allergy FAQ

By Emily Cerda

Food Allergies: Frequently Asked Questions By now, most everyone knows my story and understands my passion for supporting people who manage food allergies. Whether you're newly-diagnosed, an adult, child, or family dealing with food restrictions, integrative support is key. I find that, aside from needing acute support in meal planning with new restrictions, many of my clients have the same questions…

Nutrition

Nutrition for the Aging Brain

By Emily Cerda

Who's Afraid of the Aging Brain?I think we all are! We are living longer, caring for our aging family members, and hearing reports of age-related dementia and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's on a daily basis. Of course we're frightened!The good news is that we're learning more and more about the science behind the aging brain. These insights are…

Lifestyle, Nutrition, Sleep

Enough Sleep: Why Is It Such a Struggle?

By Emily Cerda

Is there anything more coveted than a good night’s sleep? I think not! We all know that sleep is vital to good health, but why? It may surprise you to learn that scientists actually don't know why our bodies need sleep, though they have a few theories. Some believe that inactivity during the dark helped to ensure survival and…