by JoniS | Feb 19, 2019 | Pregnancy
The first trimester of a woman’s pregnancy is when her body goes through many changes. To be healthy, a woman needs to be intentional about taking care of herself. Dr. Roger Walch wrote an article, Lifestyle and Mental Health, which outlined eight important...
by JoniS | Feb 12, 2019 | Family Health
February is National Heart Month. Whoever decided that, must have looked at the calendar and saw that February 14th is Valentine’s Day. There are a lot of hearts seen during February when a family goes shopping, eats heart-shaped chocolate, and opens valentines that...
by JoniS | Feb 4, 2019 | Family Health
I am reading a book called Integrative Pediatrics, Edited by Timothy P. Culbert and Karen Olness. I was fascinated to read the contributor’s thoughts about the foundations of integrated pediatric care, specific therapeutic approaches, clinical applications, and...
by JoniS | Jan 29, 2019 | Herbs
White oak bark is an herb that is astringent. Astringents tighten loose body tissue. White oak bark is used topically for hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and postpartum perineal care. Families can learn the medical uses, methods of application, and who can safely use...
by JoniS | Jan 21, 2019 | Nutritional Tidbits
Many people do not eat in a way that nourishes their bodies. They eat to please their taste buds. Even when a person tries to eat well, the foods that are available may not contain as many nutrients as one hopes. Nutritional supplements can help support the body in...
