Mental Health Isolation

            For the foreseeable future, phrases such as social distancing and self-isolation will be part of our everyday lexicon. We may know what they are and how to observe them, but we might not know how the effects they have or how to deal with them.             Besides “cabin fever” or feelings of loneliness and… Continue reading Mental Health Isolation

Pediatric Health Talk: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle

Maintaining a Healthy Weight Obesity is a serious health concern for the youth in the United States. According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity in children from ages 2-19 is 18.5 percent and affects around 13.7 million. Breaking the stat down further—obesity affects 13.9 percent of years 2 to 5, 18.4 percent of years… Continue reading Pediatric Health Talk: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle

Pediatric Health Talk: Mental and Emotional Heath Care

The Effects of Stress on Children Dave Gluhareff of Train with Dave Fitness Training says, “Some of the biggest problems plaguing children today are inactivity, poor nutrition, lack of rest, and stress.” Monitoring mental health is just as important as keeping tabs on a child’s physical health. Stress is an important factor with mental health… Continue reading Pediatric Health Talk: Mental and Emotional Heath Care

What is energetic anatomy and how does it affect your wellbeing?

How many times have you said or heard the phrase, “I just don’t have the energy today”? I’m pretty sure we’ve all been there. For the most part, we have a general understanding of what it feels like to be energized or to be drained. Unfortunately, because we all live busy lives a lot of… Continue reading What is energetic anatomy and how does it affect your wellbeing?

Out of the Darkness Walks for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) continues its goal raise suicide awareness in our area through the Danville-Pittsylvania County Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk. The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place in hundreds of communities across the country this year with the proceeds benefiting the American… Continue reading Out of the Darkness Walks for Suicide Prevention