The Dad Who Went Through a C-Section

April 10, 2013 By 17 Comments
C-section dad

The anxiety of labor pains in the living room was quickly replaced by enthusiasm at the at the admissions desk. For him, it had been nine months of excitement and nerves laced with awkward moments of phantom symptoms and helplessness. Forty weeks intertwining the role of supportive husband with that of expectant father. As involved as he was in the process of preparing his emotional and physical world for the child to come, without a baby in his belly he couldn’t help but always feel more a passenger than a driver. [Read more...]

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What Skin Product Ingredient Could Be Harmful for Your Kids?

March 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
hand to hand

Our parents might tell us not to be so silly because some of the products used today have been around for many years, including the days when they were young. Back then, there were less “modified” versions of the real things and more natural, organic ingredients. Now there is so much emphasis on “natural” and “organic” due to the mere fact that there are too many “unnatural” ingredients, including once that are used for our skin. [Read more...]

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How Safe Are Electronic Cigarettes?

March 11, 2013 By 2 Comments
Are Electronic Cigarettes Safe

We’ve all heard about the risks of smoking and see tons of people doing it. Of course they know what these risks are as well, but for some, the addiction outweighs any notion of risk. For family members or loved ones, the severity of what could or would happen is very scary. [Read more...]

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What Questions Do You Have About Genetically Modified Foods?

January 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
GMO in Food

Genetically modified organisms also known as GMO are combinations of DNA molecules from different sources to create a new and improved DNA, which is later inserted into a new organism.[1] This process has become one of many solutions to food shortage and pesticide, insecticide, and herbicide control.

Genetically modified foods include some vegetation along with some common products (soybean oil, most unfermented soy, corn oil, cottonseed oil, and much of what is fed to some cattle, poultry, and meat products). [Read more...]

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How to Make Blood Draws Easier for Kids

January 18, 2013 By 3 Comments
Blood Draw for Kids

Most people do not look forward to having their blood drawn…for children, it can be a very scary and anxiety-filled procedure. Here are some simple tips that may help parents whose children need to have blood drawn. [Read more...]

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Give Your Home a Health Make-over

December 18, 2012 By 3 Comments
Hand Washing

Which do you think are the dirtiest, most germ-laden areas in your home?

Most people would probably say the bathroom or the kitchen.

Interestingly enough, studies reveal that items like the television remote, cell phone and computer keyboard are actually the culprits![1]

How many of you lifted your fingertips off the keyboard just now? [Read more...]

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Avoiding Chemicals for a Healthier Lifestyle: What is BPA?

March 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What is BPA

What is BPA?

BPA (bisphenol-a) is a synthetic chemical known to mimic the hormone estrogen that is often used in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins[1]. [Read more...]

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