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Taking Care of an Ill Loved One

I didn't think of myself as the nurturing type as I grew up, but when my grandmother became seriously ill while I was in college, my caregiver side came out. I started living with her and balancing her care with my schoolwork. It was very challenging, but seeing her recover and regain her ability to live independently was well worth the five years of hard work. Now I'm returning again to help my grandmother so she can once again stay at home, and I've decided to share some of my experiences online to help other caregivers feel like they're not so alone.

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Knowing If Your Middle Schooler Needs Mental Health Counseling: Tips For You

Posted on June 17, 2016

When you have a child going through middle school, you may find yourself on a constant roller coaster of changing tastes, opinions, and emotions right along with your child. However, it can be very difficult to tell when your child's mood swings, sullenness, and other adolescent behaviors are just typical of middle school adolescence and when they are something more that could require mental health counseling. Get to know some of the signs that your middle school child is in need of the assistance of a mental health counselor so that you can be sure that you are taking the best possible care of your child at all times. [Read More]

When Should You Schedule Your Infant's First Chiropractic Adjustment?

Posted on June 17, 2016

If you're a regular patient at your chiropractor's office, you may have increased the frequency of your visits after becoming pregnant, taking advantage of your chiropractor's skilled adjustments to ease pain and pressure on your lower back and other joints. While chiropractic treatment during pregnancy can offer many benefits, having adjustments performed shortly after birth can also be beneficial to your infant. How soon is too soon to schedule his or her first chiropractic visit? [Read More]

Essential Strength Training Exercises Featuring Exercise Balls For The New Mom After A C-Section

Posted on June 17, 2016

Whether your Caesarean Section was a planned or emergency procedure, it is important to remember that you had many muscles, connective tissues, fat cells and the uterus itself cut through to deliver your child. While some moms who experienced vaginal deliveries have been able to start light exercises like walking and stretching soon after childbirth, your doctor is much more likely to forbid it until your six-week checkup and you may need to see a physical therapist if the muscles don't heal as they should. [Read More]

How To Change Your Lifestyle To Make Egg Donation Simpler

Posted on June 17, 2016

Egg donations mean that you will be giving the gift of a child to a couple that may not be able to have one. Couples that have issues with infertility or male couples who need egg donors to produce a child are looking for individuals who can help make their dreams come true. Egg donations will mean that you have to go through a number of tests, procedures, and remain on certain medications. [Read More]