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ADD & The Montessori Method

I have a daughter with ADD. From K-2nd grade in public school she struggled to the point where almost no work was getting done at school and getting her to do any homework at night was almost impossible.
The school offered her very little help, 3 hours of resource per week, and we had to […]

Symptoms of TMJ

TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint. It is a joint in your jaw that can sometimes develop problems. The name of this temporomandibular joint dysfunction is TMJ.
What Causes TMJ?
TMJ can be caused by overuse of the temporomandibular joint. Things that can cause clenching of teeth or tightening of the jaw are stress or anxiety. Tension […]

Inattentive ADD / ADHD Treatment for a Child

As a mother of a daughter with ADD (inattentive type), I have tried many, many things to help her improve her attention deficit issues. I have spent thousands of dollars on supplements and alternative treatments. I have tried medication, which had side effects that were unbearable.
But, through research and experimenting, I have found […]

Ovarian Cysts - Signs and Symptoms

Ovarian cysts, which are fluid-filled sacs on the ovaries, affect many women. The cysts are sometimes painful and can have different forms some more severe than others.
The functional cyst is the most common found cyst on the ovaries. It forms during the menstrual cycle. When these cysts form, they hold the eggs. […]

Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy

Gestational diabetes is normally a temporary medical condition during the last half of pregnancy that affects pregnant women and their unborn child. Doctors regularly test women around the 28th week of pregnancy to look for signs of gestational diabetes. It is estimated that 4% of all pregnant women in the United […]

Diabetes: A Treatable Disease

Approximately 7% of all Americans are affected by Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes affects people of all ages and from all walks of life. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, most commonly affects children, while Type 2 is the most common form in adults.
Left untreated, either form of […]

Sitting Properly at the Computer

If you work at the computer for many hours every day, you are no doubt aware of the strain that sitting at the computer can place on your back. This is why it is so important that your workstation layout be designed properly.Workstation Setup
The workstation setup should match the size of your body. […]

Keep Your Child From Getting Cavities

As parents, one of our primary responsibilities is keeping our children healthy, and part of doing this is proper and regular dental care. Proper and regular dental care will help promote healthier teeth and fewer cavities – and cavities are one thing that neither you nor your child want.To help prevent cavities, […]

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