Point Counterpoint: An Argument with Myself about the Downs Syndrome Lawsuit, If you haven’t heard yet, a couple in Portland, Oregon is suing their local hospital because the doctors identified their yet-to-be-born child as a fully healthy baby girl. While this might seem like good news, it also turned out to be wrong; and the […]
Category: Natural Health
May 26, 2016
Exploring the Rising Costs of Autism
Being a mom of an autistic daughter, I wanted to shed some light on the cost of raising an autistic child as it something that is very close and very important to me. It’s a serious issue, and I want to bring awareness to those who don’t realize how autism truly affects the family on […]
May 26, 2016
Immune to Antibiotics? Why You May Have to Ride Out Your Sinus Infection
Anyone who has ever suffered through a sinus infection knows just how painful and miserable they can be. Symptoms like face pain and post nasal drip (YUCK!) make it hard to sleep, let alone work or perform daily duties. Not only that, but you may have noticed how long these nasty infections linger and how […]
May 23, 2016
Allergic to Aspirin? Meet the Culprit and See Where Else It’s Hiding
For the majority of us, popping a couple aspirin is our go-to solution for a headache, body ache or fever. In fact, statistics reveal that the world’s population downs about 100 billion tablets every year. But for those of us with sensitivity to aspirin, this quick-fix is just a quick way to magnify your pain. […]
May 22, 2016
Pink Slime in Your Kids Lunch: Will Your School Allow It?
I don’t know about you, but I personally wouldn’t touch anything affectionately called “pink slime.” If you’ve seen any of the news stories lately, or have been subject to the round of photos on Facebook and Twitter that reference this nasty stuff, then the term immediately conjures up images of heavily processed mutant chickens becoming […]
May 21, 2016
Human Barbie Mom Grooms Daughter to Be a Barbie-Wannabe Just Like Herself
It starts off sounding like a joke: “Did you ever hear the one about the lady that wanted to look like Barbie so much that she . . . (insert punch line here).” Except it’s not a joke. A 51 year old England resident, Sarah Burge calls herself a “Human Barbie” and has spent nearly […]
May 20, 2016
Bureaucracy: The Most Dangerous Ingredient in Your Birth Control
The House of Representatives is always a hub for debate, but few are as controversial as the current discussion over contraception coverage. Broaching the sensitive subjects of religion and gender rights, this conversation has all ingredients that make up a heated sociopolitical battle. The issue in question is a national campaign that would allow companies […]
May 18, 2016
Is Your Lipstick Making You Sick? Pucker Up for the Kiss of Death
Lipstick. Perhaps one of women’s favorite cosmetics. The perfect accessory. Without it, many women feel naked. It has become a symbol of adult sexuality and maturity, often the first cosmetic that teenagers are allowed to apply. It makes women feel sexy, confident and desirable. But at what cost? Painting your lips red may actually mean […]
May 17, 2016
Moms Who Hurt: Postpartum Depression Linked to Domestic Violence
Many new mothers experience the “post-baby blues.” And when you think about it, it’s hard to imagine why they wouldn’t. Crying babies, middle-of-the-night feedings, a post-baby body that’s not quite “sexy,” . . . and the list goes on and on. Now, we know that the “blues” can be much more than that. Postpartum depression, […]
May 16, 2016
Got a Rumble in Your Tum? Take a Look at the Top 10 Digestive Issues
Digestive problems are among the most common health issues we collectively experience. If you have never suffered from some sort of digestive disorder, you’re extremely lucky . . . but you also likely know someone that has! Whether it’s an occasional bout of diarrhea, or something more chronic such as Crohn’s disease, we’ve got the […]
