and How I Survived It. After my wedding, I visited my OB/GYN to discuss what steps I needed to take if I wanted to get pregnant in the next year or two. My appointment consisted of the usual Pap smear…
Self Care Habits to Avoid Burnout
A self care routine should be as essential as a daily routine but sometimes self care falls to the wayside to our daily responsibilities. As a healthcare professional who suffers from a mental illness, I have to prioritize self care…
How to Make the Most of a Staycation
Photo by Jessica Johnston on Unsplash For most of us, we have been working non-stop during this pandemic and when we do vacation it has been spent with days off in our own home. Now I don’t know about you…
Acupuncture: What’s the Fuss All About?
Acupuncture is an alternative form of medicine commonly used for pain and stress management where thin needles are inserted into the body. Other services typically offered by acupuncturist are cupping, which involves placing cups on the skin to create suction…
A City Girl’s Guide to Hiking
Hiking is one of the things that seems intimidating – what equipment do I need? Am I physically fit to do it? Will I get lost on a trail? For me, it was…“I grew up in the Bronx — I…