Allergies are a common problem – especially during the spring and summer when trees and plants are blooming and pollen is in the air. When most people hear the word allergy, they think of seasonal allergies and hay fever – but allergies can also involve immune responses to food, medications, mold, bee stings, pets, cosmetics, ...
A tracheostomy is an opening in the neck which can help open the airway and trachea by the way of a tracheostomy tube. The tracheostomy is created by a surgical procedure and it can be used to help people with many different medical conditions breathe easier. There are a lot of possible complications that can ...
Unfortunately, we are entering one of the worst seasons for those who suffer from sinus problems. People everywhere are reaching for decongestants and pain pills to relieve the discomfort, but what are all these pharmaceuticals doing to our bodies? We really do not fully understand the dangers of putting these chemicals into our bodies on ...
Many people cannot decide which is worse: a runny nose or a cough. At least a runny nose does not actively interrupt business meetings or play dates. First, your cough is phlegm-y, then it is dry, and finally it feels like every time you cough you are ripping out tiny pieces of your throat. Your ...
Unlike adults, babies do not have the capability to blow their nose in order to remove the nasal mucous. Physicians recommend that mucous should be removed whenever possible through the use of a baby nasal aspirator to reduce discomfort and prevent infection that may spread to the ears. Nasal congestion usually happens when there the ...
Preparing for conception is extremely important in the TTC(Trying to Conceive) process. Just as important is having quality cervix mucous. Here are 5 DIY tips to having quality cervix mucous. Not only are these easy to do, but you will love the results. Drink Water Drinking water can hydrate your body which will in turn ...
If you have an incessant cough, it seems there’s nothing you can do it to curb the impulse to hack and bark every 30 seconds. It’s embarrassing, it’s painful, and sometimes you can cough so hard you can hurt your back. Cold and cough remedies like cough drops or syrup, work for a few moments ...
Your baby is provided with an abundance of natural protection to help keep it safe in the womb while still vulnerable and developing. Let’s take a look at some of this anatomy. 1. Umbilical Cord: connects the baby to the placenta allowing food and oxygen to be supplied to the baby, and waste materials to ...
Do you struggle with fertility? If so, you aren’t alone. Couples struggle with infertility or fertility every day and the prices to overcome this are never cheap. The truth is that they can become very expensive. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been trying to conceive, you want answers and help now. That is understandable ...