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The Gail’s Scoop…BE HEALTHY mission is to promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle and build community among families in Johnson County, KS and the Kansas City Metro.

Obesity, Diabetes, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and over use of prescription drugs are just some of the health issues on the rise.

The Gail’s Scoop…BE HEALTHY e-newsletter encourages parents to live a health lifestyle by sharing hyper-local news, articles, and tips from local experts. See  past newsletters here.  We keep you informed and up-to-date on the latest health and safety news,  with articles on nutrition, exercise, non-toxicity, alternative healthcare and mental-health, with listings of health events and classes, product recalls and notices, and resources you need for going green in Johnson County, KS. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle; we give you the easy tips!

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Read our latest Healthy Lifestyle blog posts:

  • The Best Exercise for Fat Loss

    By Jennifer Faimon Complex Movement is Best WAIT! Don't just skim down to see which exercise I've labeled as the best, get the whole story... I'm often approached and asked to pin down a single exercise as the one that will help lose th...

  • Hard Time Finding Balance?

    By Dr. Ladd Carlston Do you feel like you need more “balance”.  Do you feel pulled in too many directions? That feeling in your chest or stomach, or that tightness in your shoulders is the stress of wanting to do it all, but not having enoug...

  • Cleansing Stir-Fry Recipe

    By Louise Voelker Cleansing Veggie Stir-fry Recipe Serves 4 Ingredients 1 bunch lacinato kale, chopped 2 golden beets, chopped 1/2 head purple cabbage, chopped 1 baby bok choy, chopped 1 large carrot, thinly sliced 1 medium...

  • Does Your Child Suffer from Ear Infections?

    By Dr. Kezia Shine Have you heard the latest on childhood ear infections? Did you know that the #1 reason parents take their children to the pediatrician’s office is for earaches, with the most common diagnosis of Otitis Media (aka ear inf...

  • Honey Butter - Read the Label

    By Lori Krause A few months ago I was running through the store to pick up a few things. Thinking of dinner that night and how I was going to make some whole wheat beer bread, honey butter sounded so good melting into a freshly sliced piece! I wen...