So what do you do when your child is sick? Do you let them rest in front of the TV all day in or do you let them play with items while they are resting? When I was growing up we always had toys to play with like crayons, coloring books, stickers, books and much more. Items that would keep us occupied without having us … Continue reading Sick Days
With both of my pregnancies, morning sickness was a nightmare. I didn’t just get it in the morning or in my first trimester, I got it all day everyday until I was into my third trimester. With my son, I was able to take Zofran (perscribed by my doctor) to help with the morning sickness, but with my second that didn’t even help. So I was … Continue reading Morning Sickness Remedies
The “cold” is actually caused by a virus. The virus is transmitted in two ways: contact with infected hands or objects particles floating in the air How can you reduce the number and severity of colds? Keep your stress level down. Increased stress has been associated with increased colds and symptoms. Always was hands throughly and frequently with soap and warm water. (It is important … Continue reading The Common Cold!
By Russell J. Bunai, M.D. The rational management of fever requires understanding the nature of fever. With rare exceptions, fever is the body’s protective response to illness, most commonly infection. This appropriate or PHYSIOLOGICAL FEVER is what the body is doing right! Fever helps the body survive the illness. Fever strengthens resistance to infection in a number of ways. In order for a germ to cause … Continue reading “Don’t Treat the Fever.”
The Italian Grandmama's Guide with Angela DiCicco 