Health + Fitness

Thyroid, you worked so well for 46 years of my life, but I have to kiss you good bye.  After my eldest daughter, Cristina, was born one day her pediatrician warned me. "Your neck doesn't look well, I think you...

The human body was designed to move, it's just that simple. The more activities and movement, the more our engines rev up and SuperCharge our metabolism. Do you even know what your metabolism is? Your metabolism is this "thing" that...

Community | Accountability | Results Are you ready to jump-start the New Year? If you're like me, maybe you need a little accountability to get you going (and to keep you committed?)    The heart behind Miami Moms Blog is to encourage,...

Motherhood has no instruction manual. We know it, but what are you supposed to do when nothing goes as planned? When your precious newborn baby ends up in the NICU?  I just went with the flow.  After two miscarriages, my next...

This post is sponsored by Florida Blue. This year and the challenges associated with facing a global pandemic have helped us to grow virtually savvy. Everything from grocery orders to family gatherings have gone virtual. Healthcare is no exception as many...

National Hot Tea Month is here and what better way to celebrate than with a cup of your favorite tea and a little history. Hot teas are the second most consumed beverage in the world. Hot tea is believed to...

Your online grocery cart is already pre-stocked with berries, bok choy, salmon filets, cacao nibs, quinoa, celery, and lentils. You’ve already paid for unlimited prenatal yoga. You spend your afternoons unboxing prenatal leggings. You will have the perfectly plated...

Graves' Disease Did you know that Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland? How do I know? Here's my story. When I was in my early 20s I went to an endocrinologist and was told I had hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's...

Wellness is something we work on, think about, and strive for. We know that the better we feel physically and mentally, the better we can function. And while we make sure to prioritize our family's wellness, It's also something...

There's a meditation adage that goes, "the hardest part is getting to your cushion." Meditation teachers, like me, say it all the time because it's true about everything--the hardest part is getting started, and starting a meditation practice is...