While any successful weight loss method comes down to eating fewer calories and increasing physical activity, many experts and scientific studies point to counting and keeping track of calories as one of the best ways to commit to not only losing the extra weight, but also to a lifestyle. They argue that If you track the number of…
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Have a Healthy Halloween!
Halloween is usually a fun day full of costumes, imagination and, of course, tons of candy. The COVID-19 pandemic may mean Halloween will look very different this year; however, there are still some low-risk ways to make your at-home party fun and healthy! Remember Balance Keep in mind that Halloween is just one day a…

Foods to Cheer You Up
When you’re feeling down, it can be tempting to turn to food to lift your spirits. However, the sugary, high-calorie treats that many people crave have negative consequences. On the other hand, certain foods have been shown to improve brain health and make you feel happier. Chances are, you have one or more of these…

Working Out for a Cause: How CAZ Training Club Makes Working Out Rewarding
There are health and personal benefits that a gym membership can bring into your life. When you start attending a morning gym regularly, chances are you are starting down the road to a physically healthy lifestyle. The camaraderie is energizing; even the muscle soreness makes you feel more alive. But did you know that at…

Taking Yourself To College
You’ve no doubt heard the saying, “College isn’t for everyone,” and if you’re someone who is neurodiverse or has a learning disability, maybe you think that’s true for you. But whether you are an A student or a student for whom nothing about getting an education has come easily, we want you to remember that…

The Dangers of Fad Dieting
In popular culture, fad dieting refers to trendy, weight-loss methods that promise fast and easy results —at the risk of malnutrition or other mental and physical negative effects. These diets typically last a few weeks; not necessarily appealing to people’s desire to stay healthy, but a vain desire for a better physical image. So while…

Poppy Life Care Named Top-Rated Nonprofit Two Years Running
Newport Beach, CA (August 28, 2020) – For the second year in a row, Poppy Life Care has been named among the Top-Rated Nonprofits by GreatNonprofits, a leading website featuring reviews and comments on more than 1 million charities and nonprofit organizations. The 2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit award designation is given to organizations that have received…

Keep Your “Gut Feeling”: Tips to Preserve Your Gut Microbes
The gut and brain are connected and in communication with each other; it’s called the gut-brain axis, and our microbiome may play an important role in this connection. A microbiome is a major ecological community of bacteria, viruses, yeast, and other microbes living in and on your body, sending signals to your brain that affect…

College Consulting Services Available for Neurodiverse Teens
Newport Beach, CA (August 11, 2020) – College consulting services for neurodiverse students are now available to Poppy Life Care clients through a partnership recently developed with Costa Mesa, California-based Royal College Consulting. The college consulting services are a new addition to Poppy Life Care services available to adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other…

Our Founder & Executive Director has been featured in an interview by SuperbCrew. Check it out here.
An Interview With Erica Solis, Founder & Executive Director Of Poppy Life Care