Few words can strike fear into my heart like the word “norovirus.” Once, I was among the norovirus uninitiated. I had heard stories of “norwalk virus” on cruise ships, and I had probably had a “stomach flu” a time or two, but I never gave it much thought. And then,…
Moms are the busiest people I know. Between keeping the house from looking like a hurricane went through it, keeping the kids fed, bathed, entertained, and basically alive, and for some, maintaining a busy work schedule, most of us don’t take time out for ourselves. It’s a shame. For many…
What is Strep Throat? Strep throat is a contagious disease caused by infection with streptococcal bacteria. This bacteria can cause inflammation and swelling of the mucus membranes lining the back of the throat. What Causes Step Throat? Strep throat is caused by streptococcal infection that invades the pharynxgeal tissue and…
How much do you actually know about child sexual abuse? If you’re like most parents, you’ve heard of it and you hope it never happens to your kids. You probably don’t know a whole lot more than that, though. In an effort to get more informed, I recently attended a…
I’ve always been pretty normal looking. I’ve always dressed acceptably, kept my hair in a traditional style and, with the exception of a few experiments in junior high, I’ve always had blonde or red hair, or some combination of the two. That’s just me. But about 2 months ago, I…