Health + Wellness

Hello there, I hope this letter finds you well and kicking butt at your career, motherhood, marriage or whatever you’re devoted to at this stage of your life.  I’ll start with a brief introduction. I am a 45-year-old mother of two...

Our kids go through a lot of changes during their teenage years. This can make it difficult to tell if they’ve begun using alcohol or drugs. In teens, sudden changes involving the following 12 signs can help parents decide if...

CBD has burst on the scene as an alternative for anxiety relief and inflammation reduction in recent years. Because of its healing properties, people have started looking at cannabis differently- especially me. I no longer see it only as...

According to statistics, about 1 in 10 women suffer from Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), a condition characterized by low sexual desire. While there is no “cure” for HSDD, there are treatments that can help improve a woman’s sexual...

Every day we face a huge amount of stress from the early alarm clock, or a missed bus, to a remark from a grumpy boss and so on. While being in a hurry, we usually don't realize how irritable...

Kids go through a lot. Whether it’s a parent’s death, a divorce, or someone bullying them at school, kids are often left to their own devices to cope with the upheaval. A child with depression often seems to follow...

Choosing the right pediatrician for your children is an important decision that can impact their whole health for life. If you’re looking for a pediatrician, it’s easy to search on the internet for a list of pediatricians near you...

It has been over two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In many ways, most people are beginning their lives again and return to our "new normal". Due to the fact that COVID vaccines are readily available, lots of people...

A school physical is more than just a routine doctor’s appointment. It’s a great way to get your child’s school year off to a healthy start. School physicals, also called well-child exams, allow your pediatrician or family provider evaluate your...

Summer's HERE in Central Florida! And so are some summer reads that, I'm sorry, are way better than watching TikTok videos on end. Listen, I get it. TikTok (or watching TikTok videos on Instagram the way us millennials do it)...

Your first kiss. Your graduation. A dream vacation. Life is full of beautiful moments that we won’t soon forget, even as the years go by. Positive, happy memories can be a bulwark in times of stress or uncertainty. Of...

There are a variety of external forces that affect the body, and which may cause trauma. The most common factors that can cause traumatic injury include falls, violence, road traffic accidents, and sports injuries. If your teenage child is...

Self-care seems to be the buzz word these days. A quick internet search can populate thousands of different articles, research posts, personal blogs, and videos that debate what self care is and isn’t, how often we should be engaging...

As Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month draws to a close, BlueSprig Pediatrics spoke with three of their employees, Alicia, Natalie and Sara who all have kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to find out what they wanted their friends...

Your OB/GYN sees you through all of life’s changes. From puberty to pregnancy, through menopause and beyond, you need a trusted provider who can help you navigate these seasons with skill, sensitivity and compassion.  Choosing the right OB/GYN is important...