During pregnancy, care providers typically will seek to monitor iron levels. They do this by checking hemoglobin — usually with a fingerstick, which is a quick and simple way to […]
What You Need to Know About Tylenol (Acetaminophen/Paracetamol)
Over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers and fever reducers like acetaminophen (paracetamol outside of America) — better-known by the brand name Tylenol™ — are often taken for granted as completely safe and risk-free. […]
What is a Fever?
It’s no wonder so many parents panic over fevers. According to research, a large proportion of medical practitioners are misinformed about fevers. * It’s hard to get good information when […]
What Can You Do for a Respiratory Virus?
Flu and coronavirus have been in the news a lot lately. There are a number of other respiratory viruses going around right now, too, like RSV. The good news is, […]
How Safe is Homebirth?
Do Your Research — Know the Risks! When the subject of birth crops up, inevitably so do the naysayers. They suggest that homebirthers are uneducated and foolish, because surely if […]
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About the Flu (Influenza)
What is Influenza? Influenza, commonly referred to as “the flu,” is an acute viral illness that primarily affects the respiratory system. (What is frequently referred to as the “stomach flu” […]
Why Conclusive Research on Autism is Difficult
“[Blank] doesn’t cause autism.” It’s a common refrain. Yet no one seems to have answers for what does cause autism. I believe one major reason for this is that there probably isn’t […]
Motiv Ring & Oura Ring {review & comparison}
Yesterday I reviewed the Bellabeat fitness tracker. Today I’m talking about the Motiv ring and the Oura ring. This post might be a bit long, but I’m discussing the two […]
Bellabeat Leaf {review}
Fitness trackers, or “health trackers,” have the potential to be quite useful. But most of them are, frankly, ugly, so I wanted to take a closer look at a few […]
Tips for Recognizing Tongue Tie (Our Experience)
As I have mentioned previously, unaddressed tongue ties have the potential to lead to a number of health problems. If this seems like overstating the case, consider that proper development/formation […]
