Pockets of unvaccinated people have left many children exposed to the most contagious and potentially deadly disease–the measles. Here in the United States, we are seeing outbreaks across over 21 states as of mid-March (2019), with no end in sight. I’m going to add some interesting facts that you may not know about the measles […]
The varicella (chickenpox) vaccine came out in 1995. So, as of now (2019) in the US (and Canada), most of the college-age students have been vaccinated and have never had the natural chickenpox virus. Once you’ve had the natural chickenpox virus in your body the virus goes dormant in your nervous system until possibly one […]
Do you find yourself with a cold or major health issue after a stressful event? I most certainly do. I’m constantly full of anxiety trying to do everything, and it’s not just all of the lists, and kids, and home maintenance, and work, and writing these articles (which I love doing); it’s a personality trait, […]
It is known through countless studies that breastfed babies have a lower instance of infection. There is also a huge increase of infection in weaning children at the time when the protection of breast milk is diminished. So, not only is breast milk an amazing source of nutrition for newborns and infants, it provides the […]