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Pros & Cons of Medical Alert
A medical alert system is designed to give seniors and those with disabilities an outside contact in case of emergency, allowing them to gain or maintain independence without causing undue worry to their loved ones. If you’re considering a medical alert for yourself or a family member, consider all the angles for and against the various brands before making your purchase.
Yaz Birth Control Safety Warnings
When it was approved by the FDA in 2006, Yaz was touted as the first birth control pill that would also treat the physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) as well as moderate acne. Based on a 24-day cycle of progestin as opposed to the traditional 21-day regime of estrogen-based birth control pills, Yaz is the first comparable pill to challenge the best-selling Yasmin. Yaz is manufactured by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals.
Lethal Toothpaste?
I wrote this on a local news blog a couple of years ago and since the topic of flouride toothpaste was brought up on a local mom website it reminded me of it. I figured it would be a great thing to share here: My daughter, Alexis,was rushed to the ER yesterday and over something that most of us wouldn’t forsee being a huge health risk to our child(ren). I woke up today to find my daughter standing over me sucking on a tube of toothpaste (Colgate) in bubble gum flavor. I grabbed it and thought nothing of it.
Life After Stomach-Flu
Life After Stomach-FluHow quickly we learn to appreciate our health in times of sickness.
Dealing with Depression
Depression is an epidemic that is affecting countless people who don’t even realize that they are suffering from it. If they do realize they are suffering from it, they generally don’t want to seek help as they feel it’s a social no-no, and others will think less of them for it. Or, they simply don’t know where to turn. Allow me to share my battle with depression and hope that it helps even one person in the process.