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Weight Loss Tips: Real-Life Steps That Worked

When my second child was born, the pregnancy triggered an autoimmune disease that made weight management extremely difficult for me. I gained a lot of weight after he was born and my doctors kept telling me that I needed to drop some of the weight for my cardiovascular health. Despite all of my best efforts, weight loss was a real challenge. I finally discovered the process that worked for me and allowed me to keep my autoimmune antibodies down at the same time. I created this site to help others follow my journey and learn from my experiences to help them lose weight as well.

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When Your Kid Comes Home With Head Lice: What You Can Do

Posted on June 15, 2016

As a parent, there are many worst case scenarios that you hope to avoid when you are caring for your children. Head lice often ranks pretty high on the list. These pests are not only troublesome and difficult to get rid of, they can also be embarrassing to both you and your child. If your child comes home with head lice, you will want to get rid of the lice as quickly and efficiently as possible. [Read More]

How To Prevent Head Lice In Children

Posted on June 1, 2016

For some parents, the mere thought of their child getting head lice sends shivers down their spines. Unfortunately, this is a fairly common thing that can occur to any child. Childhood is one of the most common times that head lice is contracted due to children being in close contact with each other in school, day care centers, camps or any other area where several children may be together at the same time. [Read More]

Planning Your Cataract Surgery? What Should You Expect During Recovery?

Posted on May 15, 2016

If you've recently noticed your vision becoming cloudy or hazy -- almost like a constant layer of smog dampening everything in your field of vision -- you may have cataracts. Fortunately, you're not alone. Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed, with more than three million Americans having this operation each year, and the statistical risk of complications from this procedure is extremely low. However, you'll still want to prepare yourself before surgery so that you'll be able to bounce back quickly and avoid any setbacks in the recovery process. [Read More]

Understanding Your Child's Achilles Tendon Surgery Recovery

Posted on May 15, 2016

Kids on the autism spectrum often struggle with an Achilles tendon that doesn't grow properly. This is usually caused by walking on the toes, because walking that way prevents the child's heel from touching the floor. A shortened Achilles tendon can actually hinder your child's overall mobility in the future. If your child has to undergo surgery to stretch the tendon, you'll have to follow it up with physical therapy. Here's a look at what you can expect from that therapy process. [Read More]