There’s a lot of debate in the health world — especially when you begin to step out into alternative medicine — about germ theory vs. terrain theory. That is, whether […]
When You’re Unwell
Eating Well and Living Well are about supporting, building, and promoting ongoing health. But what if you’re already sick? This category contains information about illnesses, health conditions, and remedies.
What is a PCR Test? (In Plain Language)
There’s a lot of talk right now about PCR testing, and with good reason — PCR tests are what’s being used to determine whether someone is “positive” or “negative” for […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Debunking Myths About Tongue Ties
Among those familiar with holistic health/medicine, tongue ties (ankyloglossia) are becoming quite a hot topic. As knowledge of them begins to spread, there has been some inevitable push-back, and the […]
Measles: Let’s Talk Facts
The purpose of this post is not to discuss the merits of the vaccine or convince anyone of whether or not they should receive the vaccine. In the interest of […]