A baby nursing at a mother’s breast… is an undeniable affirmation of our rootedness in nature. ~David Suzuki This post continues where the previous left off. Let’s say you want to breastfeed, but you have encountered a few problems. The most common issues women face in breastfeed involve getting the baby to latch correctly. If […]
Breastfeeding is nature’s health plan. ~Author Unknown I often encounter new mothers who do not want to breastfeed their newborns. When I ask why not, I encounter various answers ranging from, “I don’t like the idea of breastfeeding” and “I don’t think my baby is getting enough milk that way” to “my breasts hurt all […]
The holidays with kids can be a wonderful time of year. No matter the age, children love holidays. They love the family get-togethers, the lights and decorations, the desserts, school vacations and, of course, the presents! However, holidays can also bring up multiple safety issues. Read some of the tips below so that you can […]
He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician. —-Thomas Fuller, an English churchman and historian (1608 – 16 August 1661) Myths about the Flu vaccine Myth #1: “Every time I get the flu shot I get the flu.” Truth: When you have gotten the flu […]
“The more severe the pain or illness, the more severe will be the necessary changes. These may involve breaking bad habits, or acquiring some new and better ones.” —Peter McWilliams, Life 101 Prevention of the Flu Single best way to prevent the flu virus is to get a flu vaccine every year before the start of […]
“Influenza viruses are notorious for their rapid mutation and unpredictable behavior.” —-Margret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization 2006-present It is flu and cold season again and everywhere flu shots are being advertised. Many people and families have questions about how the flu is different from other viruses and why they should get a flu […]
“Mosquitoes remind us that we are not as high up on the food chain as we think.” –Tom Wilson (American actor, writer and comedian) So far in Texas this summer, only 2 human cases of West Nile Virus has been reported. However, the period when most people get infected is from July-September. Please keep in […]
Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream…… Summer in El Paso can get very hot and then suddenly we can get several days of nonstop downpour. These conditions make it very likely that we will have flash flooding, especially as the “monsoon” season of late July and August begins. A flash flood is […]
Summer can be the setting for disaster from water and sun if you do not take precautions. I will highlight a different potential summer danger once a week during June. Sometimes we like to play at the park and some kids will soon start sports practice for school, but beware of exercise in hot weather. […]
Summer Day Fun The days are getting hotter and the kids are out of school. You need a good way to keep everyone cool. What can you do but head to the pool? Days at the pool or lake or ocean are often the way we spend our summers and children adore the water and […]
