What can our bodies do without us even thinking about it? Lots of things, actually. And that’s what the Word of the Day is about. The Brainstem , not surprisingly, is a “stem” that connects the brain to the spinal cord. Its basic functions include directing heart rate, breathing,…
FDA remains conflicted over safety concerns. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a controversial Safety Alert over electronic cigarettes, known as “e-cigarettes,” then held a press conference to explain itself. The agency’s muddled response to the issue has prompted increased advertising and online sales for Asian e-cigarette manufacturers,…
The following is a guest post by Jason Nabb. Jason owns a production and web development company in Lincoln, Nebraska. He and his wife, Cindy, blog at PurelightParenting.com , where they post their findings on all things parenting. They have six children ages 11 down to 1. – -…
If you want to do a drug detox of any sort then you have to be prepared for the inevitable withdrawal symptoms and form some sort of strategy for dealing with them before they occur. If you do not do this then it is pretty much a given that…
All addiction treatment is not the same. Not one course of treatment works across the board for everyone. Likewise, treatment centers are not the same. It is important to select a treatment center that treats the client holistically, body mind and spirit. A program that focuses on each facet…
Lucky Vitamin introduces Amazing Grass products , the latest addition of organic super food products. Amazing Grass offers the most potent green vegetables in a convenient way that aligns with your hectic lifestyle. The company’s mission is to help people to be healthier and enjoy more active lives by…
Private Practice star Taye Diggs and his pregnant wife, Broadway star Idina Menzel, walk arm in arm as they enjoy a romantic stroll through West Hollywood on Saturday (August 1). Taye, 38, and Idina, 37, are reportedly expecting a baby boy next month but the couple has not confirmed…
Women with mild or severe high blood pressure during pregnancy – a condition known as pre-eclampsia – should have labor induced after 37 weeks’ gestation, according to a new study. Pre-eclampsia is a potentially dangerous condition that develops in the second or third trimester of pregnancy and involves the…
Oh man. Goodbye Barbie, Hello ‘Glutton Baby’ (Bebe Gloton, in Spanish). Now it’s no longer good enough for children to pretend to play house with a baby doll: children can now have a doll that they can breastfeed (and I assume this is targeted at little girls). The child…
I spoke with Congressman Tim Ryan, D-OH, after his press conference announcing the Ryan DeLauro bill, Preventing Unintended Pregnancies, Reducing the Need for Abortion and Supporting Parents Act. Congressman Ryan is rarity in Congress, a pro-lifer who is pro-contraception. However, he is far more representative of the American pro-life…