In the last few months, we at Esse Health Pediatrics practice here in the St. Louis area have seen an uptick in the number of reported cases of RSV in children. RSV, also known as respiratory syncytial virus, is a...
Hi, my name is Ash, and I struggle with anxiety. Did you know that 40-million adults in the United States also have anxiety? As I type this, I can already feel my anxiety finding its spot on my chest...
March marks the one year anniversary of our response to COVID; our Pandemiversary.
Time flies when you're having fun, right? That is not exactly the phrase I would use to describe the past year. March is officially the one-year anniversary...
Addiction is a complex and challenging issue that often requires a multi-faceted approach for treatment and support. Samantha Lander, founder of SeeFit Living wellness company here in St. Louis, has been there and wants to share the strategies that...
Life with food allergies is something I've dealt with since early childhood. Growing up, I had adverse reactions whenever exposed to my allergens but never knew how to put it into words for my parents. I did not get...
I believe 2021 will slowly evolve into a better year.
In the meantime, as I’ve navigated these first few weeks/months of 2021 (which have felt a little chaotic in my world!), a few mantras have been running on repeat to...
Regardless of what life throws at you, finding healthy ways to deal with big emotions makes it easier to manage.
Sometimes I forget to breathe. Sometimes I concentrate so hard on keeping it together that I can't seem to open...
Have you ever felt like you're on edge over the tiniest things or like you're not quite yourself because of intense anxiety?
You're not alone. I used to brush off these feelings, attributing them to everyday stress or the ups...
Have you considered trading in martyrhood for motherhood?
At least the kids are happy.
Maybe the single greatest lie I told myself as a way to justify how far on the back burner I had put myself. Heck, I wasn’t even...
Every mother longs to hear her newborn child. The cry. That sweet coo. Those babbles. That first word. Imagine having a horrible ear infection. Clogged ears. Muffled sounds. That’s what it was like to hear my son for the...
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Where to Pick Strawberries near St. Louis
There's nothing like a fresh strawberry, picked from the ground with your own hands. As the weather warms up and summer can be seen...
