By Kate Garzón, M.Ed., Owner, Guided Parenting Support - GPS

​Critical thinking skills have never been more important for kids and teens than they are in this moment, when a 24-hour news cycle—and round the clock access to social media—means we are bombarded by information and stories from across the political spectrum. However, information is not the same as facts, and just because someone wrote it down or created a video about it does not make it true. 

​By Mary Ellen Zung, Mary Ellen Zung Health Coach 
We could all use some help when we feel overwhelmed, and much of what we really need is determined by our own self-reliance. But, if we don’t have the skills to muster up the strength or clarity to know what to do, things can get even more out of control. Learning to help ourselves cope is essential to our overall health and happiness. Here are 7 simple one-minute lifestyle hacks to try when feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or stressed out!  Really, all it takes is one minute!

By Lois Manzella Marchitto, Fitness Knocking
Spring is in the air! Can you feel it? The temps are getting warmer and the sun is shining brighter. You might be itching to get outside. Spring often ushers in a reboot to those health and fitness goals you set way back when the new year rolled around. I know, I know- it’s easy to let resolutions slide when the weather is cold and snowy and the dark hours come faster than you expect. Keep in mind that to be healthy long-term, you need to make sustainable lifestyle choices. And simple goes a long way. ​

By Kathy D'Agati, Owner, Back to Basic Wellness
Native American proverb says “Treat the Earth well. It was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.”  For too long now we have been committing chemical warfare on Mother Earth. She is not happy with us. The consequences get more dire with every passing year. I know there is a lot that needs to be fixed and as an individual you may feel powerless in the face of it all. The temptation is to throw up your hands and decide this is a matter best handled by governments and corporations.

By Dr Paul Kochoa, PAR 5 Physical Therapy
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Let’s begin with a simple, but general answer to the question: Which exercises are good for low back pain? Any exercise. Seriously. It is evident from research that general exercise can be beneficial for low back pain. This is the best thing you can do to improve your back health. Understanding pain comes in a close second. Let’s now look at five of the best exercises for low back pain.

By Dr Paul Kochoa, PAR 5 Physical Therapy

​What do you think about when I say, “physical therapy”?  What’s your idea of physical therapy?  How about the “traps” of physical therapy?  What are the “traps”, you say?  Well, I’m glad you asked.  Physical therapy “traps” are common misconceptions of physical therapy that many people have, and that also sabotage their success with physical therapy.  So let’s talk about the 5 most common physical therapy traps.