A Look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
by Gumer Liston September 30th, 2009 | Children's HealthNatural Home Remedies for Your Children
by Gumer Liston July 8th, 2009 | Children's Health, Herbal SupplementsWe are now in the digital age, but some old-fashioned home remedies still are proving to be good at giving relief to minor health problems that children may have every now and then, like stomach aches, colic, colds, sore throat, or insect bites. Usually these old-fashioned home remedies are common things we find in the house like honey, lemon, ginger, chamomile tea, sugar and baking soda, and even duct tape. What is good about these natural home remedies is that they rarely have side effects, and they are always at home, ready to be put into use any time.
Get Rid of Common Cold Misconceptions
by Rosanne Lorraine September 9th, 2008 | Children's HealthThe cold is known to be the most common infectious condition in America. It accounts for the majority of absences both in school and at the workplace. You might be thinking, "It's just the cold, why would anyone skip school or work?" Well, if you're still thinking this, then you probably haven't experienced the worst effects of having a cold. Some people experience a variety of problems because of their colds, including migraines and fevers.
There is a common misconception that colds can be treated with antibiotics. Although this belief makes sense, it is not accurate. Colds are caused
Back To School Wellness
by Lisa Stauber August 19th, 2008 | Children's Health, Heart Health, Herbal Supplements, VitaminsKids are going back to school this week, and that means the germs will be spreading. You don’t have to spend the first few weeks nursing summer colds, however. Prevention is the key!
- Wash your hands. You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again. The single most effective way to prevent the spread of germs is to wash your hands. Antibacterial soap isn’t necessary; it’s the mechanical action of the scrubbing along with the surfactants in soap that rinse the germs down the drain.
- Sanitize. Most back to school supply lists now require hand sanitizer for classroom use. Small bottles
If you’re sick…
by Louise August 6th, 2008 | Children's HealthDo you or does your child have nosebleed? Don't lie down; sit up or stand. Contrary to popular response, don't