Do you remember back when you were a child and your mother would nag you constantly to, “Eat your oatmeal! It’s good for you. And don’t forget the apple as well!” Of course you do. It seems that every mother is given a handbook at the hospital on how to make their child eat food ...
Am I really pregnant, could the test be wrong? When should I first feel the baby move? What is a safe remedy for morning sickness? Have these or similar questions on your mind? If you’re like most women of the 2000’s, you search online for advice, suggestions, and information. The internet can be a very ...
I recently underwent and endometrial biopsy. I had no idea what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. It was a little scary because the main reason was to rule out endometrial hyperplasia or uterine cancer. The nurse who called and scheduled the appointment gave me specific instructions but couldn’t answer the important questions: ...
Did you know that as much as 50% of your pillow’s weight might be sloughed-off skin, dust mites, or dust mite feces? I didn’t either. But some allergy sufferers are very aware of the extra discomfort involved in pillows, mattresses, comforters and mattress pads that aren’t cleaned regularly. It is recommended to clean your pillow ...
This June holiday is just around the corner and it is not too early to start thinking about what would be the appropriate gift for dear old dad. Before setting off to purchase a present for dad you need to know his interests. This can be easy information to attain for some, but other children ...
It is an all-too familiar scenario these days: You are one month, then two months, then three months late on your credit card bill. You recently lost your job, your high-paying automotive gig at Chrysler. No fault of your own, it’s just that the economy has tanked, and you were a victim. Now while you ...
Do I have acid reflux? Acid reflux can manifest itself in many different ways. Some people experience stomach discomfort or a burning sensation in their chest/stomach area. Mine manifested itself mainly in that I often felt like I could not breathe because my esophagus was swelling up because of the inflammation. I would also frequently ...
Memories of childhood come flooding back at the mention of stuffing. Aromas wafting from the kitchen at the crack of dawn, glowing heat emanating from the stove, the anticipation of the feast of all feasts tickling at the outer edges of my brain. My favorite food at Thanksgiving had to be the stuffing, which I ...
