by Jamie Holloway | Aug 14, 2020 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Children's Health, Chronic Illness
Everyone knows someone in their life who has a form of arthritis, but we never think about children getting it. We associate arthritis with a part of growing old. However, that is a wrong way to think. Juveniles can get arthritis too. Juvenile arthritis is caused by...
by Karen G Clemenson | Aug 14, 2020 | Children's Health, Chronic Illness, Fitness, Videos
Hey Everybody! It’s Karen from Wellness Works NW. Its ok when you’re not feeling ok, I mean we are getting older, but when your kids don’t feel ok, you’ve got a problem. You can almost feel their pain. When you think of arthritis, we usually think of an old person’s...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 25, 2020 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Children's Health, Men's Health, Women's Health
This week it is Brain Awareness Week. Since so many children are out of school there is a great website that has great kid friendly stuff to learn about our brains. The brain is the command center of the body. It weighs 2 to 3 pounds. It controls everything from the...
by Summer D Clemenson | Feb 27, 2020 | Children's Health, Fuel Your Wellness
February is Kids ENT Health Month and since pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders are still some of the most common reasons children visit the doctor we thought we should tell you about it. Common ENT Illnesses in Children Ear infection is the number one reason...
by Summer D Clemenson | Feb 20, 2020 | Children's Health, Fuel Your Wellness
February is National Children’s Dental Care Month. This event is meant to bring awareness that for 75 years water fluoridation has helped children stay hydrated while preventing cavities. Thousands of dedication professionals, healthcare providers, and educators want...
by Summer D Clemenson | Feb 14, 2020 | Children's Health, Fuel Your Wellness, Sexual Wellness
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This national effort is meant to bring awareness regarding abuse in teen and 20-something relationships. Because wellness also includes our mental and physical safety we want to share some information about this topic...
by Summer D Clemenson | Feb 7, 2020 | Children's Health, Fuel Your Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health
National Toothache Day is Sunday February 9, 2020. Toothaches can make life pretty unbearable. They can affect your ability to eat, talk, sleep, travel or even kiss your loved ones. Did you know the first bristled toothbrush was invented in 1498? In China people...
by Summer D Clemenson | Feb 6, 2020 | Children's Health, Fuel Your Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health
February is American Heart Month and because we love you we will be sharing several topics related to heart health this month. In this article I will be sharing with you some information about Heart Defects. According to the American Heart Association, about 9 out of...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 5, 2020 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Children's Health, Chronic Illness, Men's Health, Women's Health
February is Low Vision Awareness month. You are probably wondering what low vision means and how to take care of your eyes. I know I was until I did some research. I grew up with a mom who is partially blind. She has Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and I remember her...
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 27, 2020 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Children's Health, Food News
At the start of this article on Children and Nutrition I want to let you know that I am not a parent. However, I do know the struggle of feeding children, especially toddlers and teenagers. I am an auntie and I have watched my siblings suffer through the process. I...
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 22, 2020 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Children's Health, Fitness, News
Children love participating in sports. It’s fun. It teaches them to collaborate in a team and most importantly it gives them a nice place to move their bodies. However, to prevent injuries it is important for parents to be aware that conditioning their children with...
