No More Hamburgers
All because of a single tick bite You’ve heard of a deer tick and a dog tick. You’ve heard of Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, but have you heard of the lone star tick and an allergy to mammal meat? Tick-born illness is always a fear after a tick bite, but who would […]
As the World Turns
Here’s what you need to know about vertigo. As a child, you could play on the merry-go-round or spin in circles for hours and hours. The dizzy feeling you got afterward was fun for a few minutes until it went away. But imagine feeling that sense of rocking and spinning for no reason and it […]
Exercise for 100 Pounds of Success
Losing 100 pounds is a lofty and worthy goal. Here’s how to make it happen. The weight has slowly accumulated over the years and you’ve finally had enough. It’s time to make some serious lifestyle changes in order to get your life back. Obesity isn’t just a problem when swimsuit season rolls around. It’s a […]
Bye-Bye, Bedtime Battles
Five ways to help kids transition to bedtime without a fight If putting your kids to bed each night was as easy as it looks in the movies. Read a story, give a kiss, turn out the light, and then enjoy blessed quietness. What is it about kids and bedtime? They mix like oil and […]
Understanding Essential Oils
Can the scent of oils derived from plants and flowers actually improve your health and wellness? Or is it just snake oil? What if you could manage anxiety, alleviate pain, and fight colds with the help of natural oils? While it may sound like a hoax to you, millions around the world swear by the […]
Life Under Compulsion
Know someone with OCD? Here’s what he or she is going through. Someone could break into my house and hurt me and steal my stuff. I better check again to make sure the door is locked. I touched that dish that could have germs on it that will make me sick. I better wash my […]