Fever: Friend or Foe?Depending on your background, you may have
been taught that if your child is sick and gets a fever that it is important to
bring the fever down. Well, with the
exception of a few situations, this is just not true. A fever is actually your body’s innate response
mechanism to destroy harmful viruses and bacteria [...]
Sweet Tooth, Sad TruthSweet treats are one of the things that
make the holidays special and memorable. While a desert for celebrations here and there won’t do much harm to
your health, the habit of eating sugar laden snacks daily can really sabotage you
and your child’s health. Limiting sugar
can seem like an impossible task for parents, especially [...]
Strep Throat StrategiesThis time of year, it’s
almost guaranteed that your child will come home from school with a “there’s a
Strep infection in the class” letter.You will also be advised to immediately go to the doctor upon noticing
symptoms and get treatment with antibiotics.Though antibiotics will often quickly do the trick at knocking out that
infection, there is [...]
The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Amanda Powell and her community. Mrs. Powell encourages you to make your own [...]
