As a society there are certain negative medical stereotypes that we have unknowingly held on to. Only dirty children get lice, only young people get chicken pox, and only older individuals get Alzheimer’s Disease are such stereotypes. Some norms are meant to be challenged, but in the case of […]
Photo by Marco Verch on Flickr Many of us look at athletes with awe and wonder as they break through world records and rip through finishing lines with pride. Building up the endurance, strength, and sheer will power to become fit enough to complete a professional competition takes more time, […]
Antibiotics have been hailed as one of the greatest medical achievements in history. While they are certainly valuable in treating infection, they have sadly been overprescribed or dubbed “miracle drugs,” leading parents to think there is no downside to giving their child these medications. But now, yet another drawback […]
Parents are no stranger to childhood constipation; experimenting with the various concoctions that will give our troubled babes some relief. While there are some pharmaceutical remedies available through your pediatrician, sometimes nature is our best medicine. We have some natural remedies for helping your children be more regular […]
The World’s Most premature twins were born at just 22 weeks, and their chances of survival didn’t look good. After spending nearly 150 days in the NICU – the little girl twins survived – and by God’s grace just celebrated their second birthday! What seemed like impossible odds shocked […]
Humans can be creatures of habit…and convenience. Making your favorite recipes from childhood, or grabbing fast food after a stressful day is what many of us do without putting too much thought into it. But these seemingly innocuous traditions can be killing us, and we can show you how […]
Carbohydrates have a very intimate attachment with many people. Remembering the smell of pie cooking as a child, eating hot pizza after a long day of work, or sneaking a nice piece of chocolate in the bathroom as the kids scream at the door all help to release those […]
All parents know that giving their child a good start with a healthy lifestyle means introducing healthy habits, and modeling them ourselves, from an early age. Our bodies contain millions upon millions of microbes that control all the functions of our mind and body, and a great deal of […]
Photo by Eye for Ebony on Unsplash Breast cancer has taken the lives of our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and friends. In fact, in 2020 alone, it’s expected nearly 43,000 women will die from breast cancer. With frightening statistics like these – many women feel powerless and scared – but the […]
Friends and families across the country have long enjoyed gathering together over a meal and breaking bread with one another. While the mask mandate has dominated America – folks enjoyed being able to still gather in a restaurant – and while they may have to wear a mask to […]
