5 Reasons NOT to get the Swine Flu H1N1 Vaccine Shot

During the past 100 years, the H1N1 virus has hit Americans twice that we know of, and possibly three times if you include the 1918 epidemic which some scholars and scientists attribute to the swine flu. The...

How To Combat Vitamin D Deficiency In Children.

As if we didn't have enough to worry about during this cold and flu season, an alarming and disturbing trend has arisen - the widespread vitamin-D deficiency seen in young children and teens. Known as the...

How To Control Your Child's Cough, Naturally.

In discussing cough and cold medicines, the FDA reports that "questions have been raised about the safety of these products and whether the benefits justify any potential risks from the use of these products...

First signs of puberty in boys and girls

The first signs of puberty differ in boys and girls. The onset of puberty is affected by several factors including heredity, nutrition, health and emotional states.At the onset of puberty the following...

Raising a Heart Healthy Child with Congenital Heart Disease – Interview

Many may see the title, raising a heart healthy child with congenital heart disease, as an oxymoron in that you may believe that if the heart is healthy it will be free from defect or disease. Well, in the...

Growing pains in children

Universally ,children in their growing years typically complain of a characteristic pain in their legs at night during their growth spurts - known as the growing pains. Growing pains are noted to have the...

Pros and Cons About Getting Swine Flu Shot

Four versions of the H1N1 vaccine have been approved by the FDA. These vaccines are expected to become available in early October.  These versions are:  Sanofi Pasteur’s injected vaccine: Approved for...

The Importance Of Mother-Infant Bonding To A Child's Emotional Health

The neurological and physiological development of the human infant is complex and extraordinary. They are equipped with numerous reflexes geared to survival outside of the womb, and there is evidence of...

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The Truth About Labial Adhesions

No one seems to talk about this one, but Labial Adhesions are a common occurrence in little girls. It's when the inner vaginal lips (labia minora) fuse together appearing to close off the opening to the...