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Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!

Skin is the largest organ of the body and protects the body’s entire external surface. The most important function of the skin is the barrier function. The skin basically prevents things from the outside penetrating the skin and assures that the essential nutrients stay inside when the skin is hydrated. When you moisturize the skin, […]

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Food Allergies

Food Allergies

A food allergy is a common condition which happens when your immune system has a reaction to a certain food. Food allergies should be differentiated from food intolerance. Food intolerance does not involve the immune system, whereas food allergies would trigger the immune system to respond to allergens in specific food items. What are some

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Developmental Milestones

Developmental Milestones

Developmental milestones refer to the continuous and predictable changes in your child as they grow. Usually these changes should be carefully observed and reviewed between birth and the end of adolescence at every visit. A developmental checklist is a helpful reference for parents to maintain close surveillance and make sure any developmental delay is identified

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Honey & Onion Cough Syrup

Honey & Onion Cough Syrup

This recipe for Honey & Onion Cough Syrup should be considered as a preventative measure to help strengthen you immune system. If you are suffering from dry or productive cough, please check in with your provider for appropriate treatment to avoid chronic cough. 1. Chop the onions 2. Drizzle the raw honey over them 3.

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Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary Tract Infection

What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? A urinary tract infection is a very common infection that happens when bacteria travels from the skin or rectum into the urethra. The bacteria stay and multiply in the urethra and spread in the urinary tract. This infection can also travel up to the bladder and cause bladder

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Chicken Skin

Chicken Skin, AKA Keratosis Pilaris

What is chicken skin, AKA keratosis pilaris? Chicken skin, AKA keratosis pilaris is a genetic condition. It is defined as a disorder of abnormal keratinization (buildup of keratin) of the upper part of the hair follicle. Keratin is one of the proteins that prevent the skin from infection. Sometimes, the follicles will get plugged with

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