Health + Wellness

Burpees are the very worst. I don’t know if there is anyone out there who really enjoys burpees. I mean, I’m pretty sure whoever invented them has had some pretty mean things said in their name a time or two....

Dear Diary, It has now been over four months since I received a diagnosis for my newest chronic illness. It has now been over eight months since that illness began. It has been over 15 years since the diagnosis of...

A few months ago I went with some girlfriends to watch a documentary by Rachel Hollis. In this documentary, 700 women filled out a survey and admitted some hard truths. One of those truths is that nearly every single...

Lubbock is well known for its outstanding medical facilities and exceptional physicians but finding the best fit can be a challenge for new parents, transplants to Lubbock, or those searching for the best health practitioners for their families. In an...

If you're grossed out by period talk, this is not the post for you. Let's talk about the menstrual cup, ladies! Have you heard of it? Chances are you have, and there are two different types of people: the one...

Four years ago, my world changed forever. And when I say forever, I mean forever. Not one thing has been the same. On July 26, 2017, even our address changed the very same night. Family tragedies suck you into a...

Miscarriage. It’s a hard thing for me to say. It’s also such a taboo subject in our society that makes it much harder to talk about. I mean, when I look up the definition of “miscarriage” it says “failure.”...

Lubbock is well known for its outstanding medical facilities and exceptional physicians but finding the best fit can be a challenge for new parents, transplants to Lubbock, or those searching for the best health practitioners for their families. In an...

It seems as though every month has a designated awareness month. I have two months that I pay special attention to since July 26, 2017. September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness, and May is Mental Health Awareness Month....

Happy Friday, mamas! I work full-time, am a mother to an almost 4-year-old girl, and a part-time Ph.D. student. I try my best to stay healthy to keep up with this crazy schedule, and I am always trying to...