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A recent study uncovers dietary factors accompanying an autism diagnosis. Yasmin Neggers, PhD, a researcher at the University of Alabama teamed up with colleagues from Kangnung-Wonju National University, in Korea. They examined the blood of South Korean children, specifically boys, both neurotypical and those diagnosed with autism. Neggers paid special concentration to the levels of [...]
It’s been said that “minor” surgery is surgery on someone other than yourself. One exception to this old adage is when your child needs surgery. And if that child happens to have any special needs… well you just increased the parent’s anxiety thrice fold. I know because I just went through this with my 11-year-old [...]
Well it’s that time of the year again – the flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, the sun is out longer during the day and we all know its Spring! For many of us Spring makes us feel happy and a lot of us want to start getting outside more and enjoy the weather. Gardening, [...]
Being active and healthy is important for anyone. It can be challenging for children of all ages, but especially those with special needs. According to a 2007 survey of parents of more than 90,000 American children, over 36 percent of kids ages 10 to 17 with special needs are overweight or obese compared to about [...]
Homeopathy has a great record for helping people recover from influenza infections. The easiest homeopathic remedy to use for influenza is Oscillococcinum which is specific for treating influenza and may be used by anyone age two years and up. It is a homeopathic medicine made from the livers of wild ducks that is widely available [...]
As soon as school begins each September, pediatricians’ offices inevitably fill with children with acute illnesses – colds, coughs, ear infections, sinus infections, intestinal viruses and flus. For many families the seemingly endless parade of illness begins again. At best, a flu shot might prevent influenza. What to do about all the other illnesses? There’s [...]
Right on the heels of publishing Spotlight on Health Insurance Issue, I received this e-mail. Not a good sign of the times….Remember, “Power in Numbers”! Support families in Arizona! You may need their support someday. ~ Tiffani Lawton, RN Dear Friends, I need your help today with an urgent matter. As you may know, a [...]
by Julie McAllister While there is much being said these days about vaccines and their potential toxicity, you should also consider other toxins in your home environment. While we would like to believe that the products that companies make are safe because “that’s the way we would do business” if it were us making the [...]
Source: Medscape Nurses Extending Coverage for Young Adults (Up to 26) Starting September 23, children under 26 will be allowed to stay on their parent’s family policy or be added to it. Group health plans that are grandfathered plans can limit this option to adult children who don’t have another offer of employment-based coverage. Many [...]
From Advance for Nurses A 10-year-old boy with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has just been admitted to your unit after a routine orthopedic procedure. Both parents are present as you begin your assessment. What questions do you need to ask the parents before you begin your assessment? How should you approach this child in [...]
