by JoniS | Aug 1, 2022 | Pregnancy
A leaking bladder can be one of the most embarrassing things that happens to a woman! When pregnant, the baby putting pressure on your bladder can cause you to wet yourself when you laugh or cough. What are some things a pregnant woman can do to minimize this problem?...
by JoniS | Jul 1, 2022 | Women's Health
One of the worst pains in the world is passing kidney stones. Of course, active labor and childbirth is considered the worst pain in the world, but at least you have a baby at the end of the pain. Historically, more men than women are affected with kidney stones, but...
by JoniS | Jun 1, 2022 | Family Health
Pink eye is called conjunctivitis in the medical world. Pink eye is an infection of the membrane (conjunctiva) that covers the white part of the eyeball and lines the eyelid. The small blood vessels in the membrane become inflamed, causing the whites of the eyes to...
by JoniS | May 1, 2022 | Herbs
Blast from the past! Do you remember this one? “Carry the big fresh flavor, wherever you go, whatever you do.” This is a little jingle was for Wrigley’s Spearmint Gum. I remember, as a child, opening a package of spearmint gum, smelling the gum’s aromatic scent,...
by JoniS | Apr 1, 2022 | Family Health, Newborn, Nutritional Tidbits
Breastfeeding is important for all babies since it is the best source of nutrition for infants. Sometimes there are challenges with breastfeeding. The usual methods of managing breastfeeding, such as adjusting positioning and the way the baby attaches to the...