The weekend of June 17^th to 19^th, 2016, I had the pleasure of attending the “Living with Lyme Retreat” held at the lovely Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham, Massachusetts. This retreat was sponsored by Lyme Awareness of Cape Cod. Jim and I arrived on Friday late afternoon and received a warm welcome followed by a barrage of questions. The majority of attendees have been challenged with Lyme and associated diseases or Post Lyme Treatment Syndrome for many years with significant functional impairments. 

Nowadays, many people are choosing to consume alternatives to dairy. More and more, people are realizing that dairy does not contribute to overall health. What’s the reasoning behind this shift? Studies show that 40% of people are unable to digest milk properly after childhood. There is a particular enzyme that successfully breaks down milk sugar, and many people simply do not have it. 

Taking good care of the mind means taking good care of the body. The foods we eat directly impact the functioning of all of our organs. This week is Kidney Health Week! Kidneys help the body process waste and excess fluids from the body in addition to creating hormones that regulate blood sugar, red blood cell production, and calcium in the body. Read this list of five foods that are beneficial for kidney health!

Cerebral palsy, or CP, refers to a group of neurological disorders involving movement due to brain development abnormalities. CP can affect other functions depending on the parts of the brain affected. Symptoms appear in infancy or early in childhood, permanently affecting muscle coordination and movement. The brain damage caused by cerebral palsy can also contribute to problems with speech, hearing, vision, and can be responsible for learning disabilities. Although there is no cure for cerebral palsy, various treatments can help improve quality of life for patients. Neurofeedback can be used to improve and correct brain function, thereby reducing the symptoms of CP.

A recent survey found that at least 1 in 10 Americans skip breakfast altogether every day, yet we know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Many people skip breakfast because they say they are too busy in the morning and do not have the time to prepare breakfast. Others say it is because they simply do not feel hungry. However, even just eating something small and healthy can greatly impact your health for the better. Nutrition is very important! Read these three reasons why eating breakfast is beneficial for your health.