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...
by JoniS | Mar 1, 2022 | Family Health, Health Education, Herbal Instruction, Women's Health
Herbal instructors use herbal instruction to teach people how to use plants to support their bodies and address ailments based on their root cause and the person’s general wellness. Herbal instruction began long ago, and there is even written herbal instruction dated...
by JoniS | Feb 1, 2022 | Pregnancy
Premature labor can be scary if you are a pregnant woman. But, as always, the more you know, the more you can stay away from worry. Preterm labor happens in about 12% of all pregnancies so it’s important to understand what it is, what the risk factors are, what...