by JoniS | Jul 29, 2025 | Wellness, Health Education, Women's Health
Stroke is a leading cause of death for women. According to the CDC (U.S. Centers for disease Control and Prevention), 1 in 5 women who are between the ages of 55 and 75 will have a stroke. However, 4 out of 5 strokes are preventable, so it is important to know about...
by JoniS | Jul 14, 2025 | Health Info, Family Health, Health Education, Herbal Instruction, Herbs, Men's Health, Wellness
Lamb’s ears are beautiful landscaping plants. They are a hardy perennial that is one of the first garden plants to grow in the Spring. They belong to the Mint family and love to spread out. Their leaves are soft and pleasant to touch. There are many easy ways to use...
by JoniS | Jun 23, 2025 | Health Education, Health Info, Pregnancy, Women's Health
Being aware of unusual signs and symptoms can help a pregnant woman navigate an infection. A pregnant woman who has even a minor infection during pregnancy should talk with their doctor or midwife. The top three vaginal infections to watch for are bacterial vaginosis,...
by JoniS | Apr 28, 2025 | Family Health, Health Education, Men's Health, Women's Health
Having launched five adult children, there are several things I would have spent more time teaching my young adults when they were in the transition stage to adulthood. One of these would be helping my young adults have growing independence and start taking ownership...
by JoniS | Mar 31, 2025 | Health Education, Nutritional Tidbits, Pregnancy, Whole Foods, Women's Health
People have questions about gestational diabetes. What is diabetes? What’s the difference between prediabetes and diabetes? What is gestational diabetes? What can a person do to keep from getting a false positive on a glucose test? What are the risks for the...
by JoniS | Mar 10, 2025 | Health Education, Herbs
Is using herbs biblical? Is it permissible for Christians to use herbal medicine as a means of healing? The Bible gives many examples of herbs being used in both the Old and New Testament. In 1 Kings, King Ahab asked Naboth to give him his vineyard because he wanted...
