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:

  • Eating Fresh & Local By Lori Krause It’s been such a mild winter and nice spring, I’m hoping the local farmers have bumper crops this year! We are so lucky to have several quality Farmer’s Markets all over the Kansas City metro.   There is a great market in Dow...
  • Why Soda is Making You Fat by Jennifer Faimon If you’ve been drinking one or more sodas every day, that aluminum can in your hand is to blame for those extra digits on the scale. We’re not talking a couple pounds either. We’re talking long term weight gain. One can ...
  • Amazing Herbs That Women Should Know About By Dr. Kezia Shine I am doing this segment because so many women come in to see me with their shoulders up to their ears in stress, with constant headaches, they feel snappy, or just not quite themselves, because menopause has thrown them through t...
  • 2 Healthy Snack / Dessert Recipes by Louise Voelker Chia Pudding Serves 6 Chia seeds soaked overnight turn into a simple pudding, similar in consistency to tapioca. Ingredients 2/3 cup chia seeds 2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk such as soy, almond or rice milk 1/2 teasp...
  • What if Your Child's Allergies Is Not the Real Problem? By Dr. Ladd Carlston What if instead of taking Claritin®, Singulair® or Advair® - or instead of using an inhaler, you could fix the cause of why your child is having the allergy or Asthmatic response in the first place? Unless your son or daughte...