Why should I subject my child to a painful shot if vaccines aren’t 100% effective? Few things in medicine work 100% of the time, but vaccines are one of the most effective weapons we have against disease — they work in 85% to 99% of cases. They greatly reduce your child’s risk of serious illness… Continue reading
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Your hair should be beaty even on a budget
A well groomed gal is always a head-turner anywhere in an office, at a party, on the streets. She does not have be drop-dead-stunning or be clad in designer outfits to have the look. A chic woman is able to radiate her own personality by the way she dresses and colors she wears. Best of… Continue reading
Research find connection between depression and bipolarity
Interviews with members of more than 5,000 representative U.S. households as part of the National Comorbidity Survey Replication found that nearly 40 percent of those with major depressive disorder may actually have subthreshold hypomania, defined as a discrete period of increased energy, activity, and euphoria or irritability that is not related to impairment in daily… Continue reading
The immunizations and your new baby: all about its – 1
Since the start of widespread vaccinations in the United States, the number of cases of formerly common childhood illnesses like measles and diphtheria have declined dramatically. Immunizations have protected millions of kids from potentially deadly diseases and saved thousands of lives. In fact, certain diseases crop up so rarely now that parents sometimes ask if… Continue reading
Homemade natural shampoos
Chamomile Fields Shampoo The Ingredients * 4 bags of Chamomile tea (or 1 handful of fresh Chamomile flowers) * 4 tablespoons pure soap flakes * 1 1/2 tablespoons glycerin* The Instructions Let the tea bags steep in 1 1/2 cups of boiled water for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and with the remaining liquid… Continue reading
Bipolar disorder don’t connected with crime
A new study from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet suggests that bipolar disorder – or manic-depressive disorder – does not increase the risk of committing violent crime. Instead, the over-representation of individuals with bipolar disorder in violent crime statistics is almost entirely attributable to concurrent substance abuse. The public debate on violent crime usually assumes that violence… Continue reading
Medical care for your child – 4-5 year old
The Well-Child Visit Regular well-child examinations are essential to keeping kids healthy and up-to-date on immunizations against many dangerous childhood diseases. A checkup also is an opportunity for your doctor to talk to you about developmental and safety issues and for you ask questions you might have about your child’s overall health. What to Expect at the Doctor’s… Continue reading
How pets can improve your health like no similar drug
Stay Well With Your Animals Most pet owners don’t need reminding. Animals make people feel good. But we’re talking about more than feeling glad they’re around. Your favorite animal can make you healthy and help you stay that way. You may be surprised at just how many ways a pet can improve your health. Pets… Continue reading