Blog 30: Pregnancy Nausea

Blog 30: Pregnancy Nausea

There are several types of nausea which can occur during pregnancy. Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (NVP) has symptoms which are normal. The symptoms range from mild to severe nausea, gagging, and retching vomit.  Extreme NVP with unrelenting vomiting is hyperemesis...
Blog 28: Teaching Children Personal Hygiene

Blog 28: Teaching Children Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene is taught, not just caught. It involves both teaching and follow-up. Teaching children about germs, cavities, body odor, and other topics is accomplished as part of daily routines and intentional times of education. Follow-up is an important part of...
Blog 27: Nettles

Blog 27: Nettles

Nettles (Urtica dioica), also known as Stinging Nettles, has been used for medicinal conditions for centuries. Stinging nettles do just that- sting. The numbing sting may be why people began using it for arthritis pain.  In addition to arthritis, it has many health...
Blog 26: Fruit Facts

Blog 26: Fruit Facts

There are many benefits to eating a whole food, mostly plant-based diet. Each person is unique and there is no one diet that is right for everyone. The balanced plate is a guideline that helps us nourish our bodies in a healthy way. Meals include the basics of fruit,...