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Dr. Noha Polack Appears on The Mom Shuffle Podcast!
Recently our very own, Dr. Noha Polack, had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Colleen Kendrick on The Mom Shuffle podcast! She spoke about our

Mistakes for Parents to Avoid
As parents, we want to help our children in every way possible, including on their journey to get to a healthier place. Although we always

Healthy Lifestyle Mindset
Sometimes wellness and weight loss seem like impossible tasks. Changes like increasing activity and choosing different foods than what you are used to can seem

How Do You Pick Your Food?
How do you pick the foods you will eat each week? Depending on your situation, you may choose your and your family’s foods based on

Why Is Sleep Important for Your Health Journey?
Teenagers have busy lives between schoolwork, sports, and other social activities. With increasingly occupied schedules, sometimes it’s easy to let important things like sleep take

Why Do It Alone?
I recently spoke to a patient who had reached a plateau in their weight loss. They were eating the foods that made them feel good.

Dessert for Breakfast
What would you say if your child asked to eat an ice cream cone for breakfast? Most of us would probably say NO because ice

Eat, Juice, or Shake?
When it comes to healthy eating, you may be asking yourself how to incorporate more fruits into your diet. Fruits are highly versatile and can

Is Fish Fishy?
When adding in healthy, lean proteins, some people get skeptical about eating fish. They may think it’s too “fishy” or difficult to cook. The truth