November is American Diabetes Month
Orlando Family Magazine Supports American Diabetes Association Mission: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Vision: Life free of diabetes and all its burdens. Stay connected at Facebook.com/adacentralfl What is the American Diabetes Association? Life free of diabetes and all its burdens… that single purpose drives what the... Read More
Risks Involved with ‘Do-It-Yourself’ Teeth Straightening Products
Adolescents and adults alike who could benefit from proper orthodontic care might long for a short cut ─ to save time and money. After all, many are already accustomed to achieving physical improvements with ‘do-it-yourself’ techniques, such as boxed hair dye, manicure kits, hair removal products, and so on. However, consumers considering DIY orthodontic treatments should... Read More
Head Lice 101
The head louse is a small, wingless parasitic insect that lives among human hairs and feeds on tiny amounts of blood drawn from the scalp. Lice (the plural of louse) are a common problem among kids. They’re contagious, annoying, and sometimes tough to get rid of, but they aren’t dangerous, although lice bites can make a child’s scalp itchy and irritated, and scratching... Read More
Healthy Mompreneur Inventions
Moms are problem solvers… and some create their own innovative solutions! In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re spotlighting awesome healthy living inventions by mothers. Log onto OrlandoFamilyMagazine.com/Contests to WIN one of these “mompreneur” products. For the Hygiene Queen… Jennifer Jackson Martin, mother of two, created the Ring Ching Ching collection for college-bound... Read More
5 Allergy Myths and the Facts that Refute Them
You sneeze when a cat walks by, wheeze through spring and summer, and can’t even get close to a Christmas tree. As one of the 60 million Americans who suffer from allergies, according to the Allergy and Asthma Association, you may think you’re already aware of everything there is to know about allergies and the allergens that trigger them; but you may actually “know”... Read More
E-cigarettes: A New Addiction for Kids?
Recently, consumers have been exposed to an influx of promotion for electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). Though advertising is presumed to be aimed at the general adult population, e-cigarette use among middle and high school students doubled in one year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), equating to more than 1.78 million kids experimenting... Read More
Health & Wellness Products
Looking for the right tools to help you get healthy? Click Here to enter to WIN one of these products. 4id Glow Gear Various fitness products, such as headphones, shoe laces, and arm bands, are customized with light-up settings (flash, constant light, or off) to maximize safety while exercising outdoors. $7.95-$24.95 | 4id.com BURG Smartwatch This technology fashion-forward smartwatch... Read More
Heart-Healthy Family Fitness
Get Your Kids Moving and Check Some Chores Off Your List! With 1-in-3 kids being overweight or obese, staying active is more important than ever to American families. When you think about activities to get children moving, don’t forget to spread the love with chores — from dusting to mowing to walking the dog. Your kids may not exactly thank you, but their hearts will! Here... Read More
Making the Most of Your Workout
Looking for a way to burn more calories in less time with your workout? The fitness community is talking about High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC). HIIT is effective, fun, and growing in popularity and experts forecast that this trend will stick around. HIIT is designed for any level of fitness and results happen quickly! The... Read More
Reignite Your Sex Life After Baby: 10 Back-To-Sex-Tips For New Moms
Gulp! Your doctor has given you the “all clear” to resume sexual activity after birthing your baby. Now you just need the libido, the energy, and a good night’s sleep to go with it and maybe sex would sound remotely interesting again. To alleviate some of the worries that you may have about sex after pregnancy, here are ten no-pressure, back-to-sex tips for new... Read More
Exercise Your Right to Defy Gravity
Do you want to defy gravity and present a youthful physique, year after year? Maybe there’s another option aside from plastic surgery and good skincare, like practicing a few lunges. Okay, more than a few… but perhaps doing specific exercises to sculpt the body can impact the aging process. Heading into mid-life, women are greeted with the rude inevitabilities of gravity, including... Read More
Cosmetic Surgery: Reality vs. Myth
Cosmetic surgery is becoming an ever larger part of our culture. From reality television shows to magazine covers and documentaries, the public has never been more aware of the many ways that cosmetic surgery can impact patients from head to toe. Do you know fact vs. fiction on the following misconceptions about cosmetic surgery? Cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery are one and... Read More
Pregnancy Fitness Myths, Truths, & Tips
Exercise during pregnancy is not only imperative to keep a mom-to-be physically and emotional healthy, but it can also benefit the child’s lifelong health. According to research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, exercise during pregnancy has a distinct molecular consequence on the unborn baby that essentially allows the child to be more fit. Other studies have... Read More
The Baby Blues: Can a Postpartum Doula Help?
Despite the season of red and green and your newfound world of all things pink and blue, you’ve got the blues… the baby blues. How can you focus on delivering holiday cheer when you are depressed? Corey Engmann never considered hiring a postpartum doula until she learned she was expecting twins. Feeling overwhelmed and worried about how she would handle two babies, along with... Read More
November is American Diabetes Month
Over 29 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. In honor of American Diabetes Month in November, Orlando Family Magazine is pleased to support the American Diabetes Association’s mission: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by it. To participate in American Diabetes Month, visit Diabetes.org/ADM. Ambassador Spotlights Jeff... Read More
Holistic Veterinary Medicine for Fido and Fluffy
Holistic veterinary medicine is becoming an increasingly popular choice among pet owners who are willing to entertain alternative treatments for illnesses that strike their beloved fur ball, such as diabetes, stress, pain, arthritis, and other ailments. Holistic care is defined by Webster-Merriam Dictionary as: “relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather... Read More
Em‘brace’ Your Child’s First Orthodontic Visit
Just when you think you’ve mastered the tooth fairy’s visitation schedule, you realize that your child may need to see the orthodontist. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic screening at age 7. “By this age, several permanent teeth in most children have erupted, allowing an orthodontist to effectively evaluate orthodontic conditions,” explains... Read More
Local Dad Champions Healthy Snacking
Central Florida schools spent the summer preparing to comply with the new federal mandate that requires pre-set limits on the amount of calories, sugar, fat, and sodium contained in food items available for students to purchase from vending machines, a la carte food lines, school stores, and fundraisers. Part of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, the “Smart Snacks in School”... Read More
Special Update on Special Needs
Autism Diagnosis is Rising? According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 1-in-68 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. The number of U.S. children with ASD has soared approximately 30% in the past 2 years. ASD is almost 5 times more common... Read More
Tips for Healthy, Happy Travel
Using discretion and common sense, I eat and drink whatever I like when I’m on the road. By following these basic guidelines, I never once suffered from Tehran Tummy or Delhi Belly. Take precautions on the flight. Long flights are dehydrating. I ask for “two orange juices with no ice” every chance I get. Eat lightly, stay hydrated, skip coffee or alcohol,... Read More
Certified Midwives Deliver In-Home or In-Hospital Birth Options
When Shauna Nobile became pregnant with her son Miles, now 3, she decided to pursue a natural homebirth with a midwife. The Port St. Lucie teacher had recently watched The Business of Being Born, a documentary comparing various childbirth methods, and, despite having received fertility treatment from an obstetrician, she sought care from Angela Love, a Treasure Coast certified... Read More
