Unfortunately, many infants are born with a variety of issues such as congenital abnormalities of the ear or cleft palates. Even when children are born without these issues, they can still develop other health conditions and illnesses as they become older. Hearing Loss On an annual basis, approximately 40,000 babies are born with sensorineural hearing…
Trips to the dentists bring anxiety out in many people, children especially. When children are still young, they often don’t know what to expect during a trip to the family dentist, which causes them to become nervous and fearful. Many of these feelings come as a result of others’ feelings. As a parent, it is…
It’s always difficult when your child is sick. Even if all your child has is a cold, you will worry and wonder about their health to an outrageous extent — and that’s a part of being a good parent. But when your child has a health issue that is more serious, those worries start feeling…
Most of us have experienced something like this. It is 6:30 pm on a Friday and your seven year old daughter fell playing soccer. She hurt her left knee, what do you do? Or, it is 2:00 pm on Saturday and you fell racing down a tennis ball. You got to it in time but…
Everyone wants their family to be happy and healthy. It is the basic desire that exists and connects people across the globe. Unfortunately, not everyone has the same opportunities when it comes to efficient or quality health care. That basic need for good health should be met with the basic rights and access to good…
People are living longer these days, which is a good things. But many people aren’t in the greatest of health, with ailments such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Many older people also have joint issues such as arthritis, chronic knee problems and chronic back problems. These problems can cause a number of…
If you are an average American adult, chances are that you’ve picked up a few scars along the way. You may have fallen off your bicycle when you were a kid, been in a few minor car accidents, and fallen in the ice and snow. If you still have substantial scarring from any of your…
Scrolling through the Instagram feed, you?re bound to catch glimpses of fitness photos of so many weight loss success stories. What?s less popular are the photos showing the sweat, hard work, and consistent activity it takes to get to that point. That grimace, that sour lemon taste face is nowhere near as appealing as the…
Our hair is considered one of the most beautiful parts of our bodies. Its luster, sheen and body is often a great source of pride for many people and they will spend a lot of effort and money to maintain its appearance. Likewise, many suffer great dips in their self-esteem when they start experiencing hair…
Are you going through a major life transition? Have you been feeling depressed and unsure of how to move forward? Or perhaps you’re married, and either you or your spouse have been unfaithful, and you’re not sure if it’s time to get divorced. Whether you’re seeking individual counseling, marriage counseling, family and group therapy or…
