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Packing Lunches Your Kids will Love

A child’s school lunch is integral to their academic performance and overall health. Childhood nutrition has been shown to impact IQ, social skills and energy levels. According to a review in the British Journal of Nutrition, micronutrient deficiency may even account for some learning difficulties. Join Integrative Pediatrician and Internist Minal Vazirani, MD and Integrative Nutritionist Jane Harrington-Noonan, RD on Saturday, September 9, from 11am to 12:30pm for a discussion on why and how to pack a healthy lunch your kids won’t be able to resist. The kick-off event will occur at the new location for Integrative Health and Wellness Associates in Warren.

Learn how to spice up the brown bag lunch with colorful and creative nutrient-dense foods that will help with energy, focus and brain power to get your kids through a whole day of school. Dr. Vazirani, Triple Board Certified Physician and MD explains, “Breakfast is not the only important meal of the day for kids.”

Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Cost to reserve a spot is $20.

Location: Integrative Health and Wellness Associates, 112 Town Center Drive, Warren. For more information, visit Facebook.com/DrVazirani. To register or ask questions, email [email protected]

 

 

The Tick Tackler Tutor: Three Impactful Tick Remediation Strategies for the Homeowner

By Jennifer Meisenbacher

Did you know most tick bites occur in and around the home—and that ticks spend more than 95% of their life off a host?

With more than 19 years of field experience, Tick Tackler offers a practical, easy-to-follow approach that empowers homeowners to significantly reduce tick activity on their properties. From gardening and yard work to children’s play areas, this guide outlines essential adjustments to help protect your outdoor spaces from ticks.

The Tick Tackler Tutor introduces three impactful strategies designed to identify high-risk areas and minimize exposure. These methods are versatile and adaptable—whether you’re a homeowner, pet owner, beekeeper, or managing a larger property such as a doggy daycare or horse farm.

Inside, readers will discover how education leads to confidence, how small changes can yield visible results, and how breaking tick control into manageable steps restores a sense of control. The book simplifies complex concepts into three core strategies, guiding readers in creating a personalized plan to reduce tick activity effectively.

For those eager to reclaim their yards but unsure where to begin, this guide delivers clear, actionable solutions. Transform your outdoor environment into a safer, more enjoyable space for family, pets, and everyday living.

Available now on Amazon.

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