When it comes to making healthy choices about food and lifestyle, there are three excuses that come up again and again as to why not. 1 – I don’t believe it’s really that important. 2 – I don’t have the time or energy. 3 – I can’t afford it. Probiotics are one of those choices.
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Head Lice Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Sometimes kids catch weird germs…or bring home bugs. Like lice – yuck. Though not technically an illness, head lice symptoms are certainly a nuisance and a cause of distress for parents, teachers, and kids alike. Like me, you may remember the school nurse coming around the school with a comb checking heads for little white bugs
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RSV Infection: Symptoms, Treatment, And Prevention
Sometimes kids catch weird germs. From hand foot and mouth to scabies, parents find themselves perplexed by the symptoms, worried by the diagnosis, and at a loss for what to do. Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV infection is an illness of the lungs and breathing passages. It’s a major cause of respiratory illness in school-aged
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Measles Infection: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Sometimes kids catch weird germs. From hand foot and mouth disease to scabies, parents find themselves perplexed by the symptoms, worried by the diagnosis, and at a loss for what to do. Enter Holistic Squid – your source for to-the-point answers. Measles infection is a highly contagious viral infection and shows up with a telltale rash.
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Roseola Virus: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Sometimes kids catch weird germs. From hand foot and mouth disease to scabies, parents find themselves perplexed by the symptoms, worried by the diagnosis, and at a loss for what to do. Enter Holistic Squid – your source for to-the-point answers. This week we are featuring roseola virus, one of the common childhood illnesses that usually
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Natural Teething Remedies For Your Baby
From about 3-4 months old, your baby starts drooling and chewing on her hands. Teething? Everyone from Great-Aunt Tilly to the mailman is convinced that teeth are emerging, and whether they come soon or much, much later, those chompers are on their way out. Teething is commonly over-diagnosed and over-treated by parents. Although all babies
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Fifth Disease Symptoms And Treatments
Fifth Disease (Human parvovirus/Erythema Infectiosum) is a minor, contagious viral illness that commonly affects children aged 5 to 15 years. It is essentially like a cold or minor flu that transitions into a red rash that suddenly appears on the child’s cheeks and may spreads to other areas. The “slapped face” appearance tends to looks
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Virus Hacks: Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth Disease (HFMD/Coxsackie virus) is a highly contagious viral illness common in babies and children especially under the age of 10. HFMD often runs rampant in daycares and schools freaking out parents, caregivers, and teachers with an unsightly rash and blisters. Though not fun, pleasant, or pretty, HFMD is no more serious
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Blocked Tear Duct Treatment for Babies: Natural Remedies
As a baby’s tear ducts develop, it isn’t uncommon to see a yellow, crusty discharge that accumulates in one or both eyes. While it isn’t pretty, it’s completely normal and not a cause for alarm. Most babies don’t cry real tears for at least a few weeks. Tear ducts are usually fully formed between two and
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Natural Remedies For Diaper Rash
Along with the joys strangely scented baby poo, new parents may notice something else when changing their baby’s diaper. If you didn’t know, diaper rash is a common source of frustration for parents and babies. The bright red breakout on the skin of baby’s bottom, thighs and genital area cause baby pain and discomfort and sends
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Why Tylenol for Fever or Pain Is Trouble
Tylenol for fever sounds like a quick fix to an uncomfortable problem. But if your kiddo is dealing with a fever, skip the Tylenol. Tylenol, the brand name for acetaminophen, is a popular pain reliever, and it’s contained in many medications. Unfortunately, this is a drug that’s proven to be harmful to our health and especially
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Natural Bug Bite Remedies – Coping with the Creepy Crawlies
Hot weather! Long days! Everyone’s out enjoying it– including bugs, spiders, snakes and other creatures. A good cause for bug bite remedies, yes? Whether you’re taking a family hike, heading to the beach, or relaxing in your own backyard, creepy crawlies can pose a threat to adults and kids. Though these creatures are part of nature,
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