Supporting Breastfeeding
“Generally speaking, pediatricians get little to no training in breastfeeding and even appropriate infant feeding for all babies,” private lactation consultant Leigh Anne O’Connor told me. “Many babies with feeding issues are literally tongue tied, and there is often denial about this condition in the medical world.” If you have questions about breastfeeding, talk with your pediatrician about connecting with a certified lactation consultant.
READ NEXT
An author and pastor in Nashville named Jarrid Wilson was very excited when he found out that he will be a daddy. “I’ve wanted to be a dad since I
Osteoporosis makes you more likely to break bones because you lose bone mass and density. You may not have any symptoms or pain. The first sign might be a bone
Food poisoning is a horrible, even potentially life-threatening experience. But it’s hard to determine if food is safe to eat, partly because problems are relatively rare. But knowing which foods
We all buy too much food and then throw it and this happens to us, because we don’t manage well our money and we are tempted at the grocery store.
Though the thyroid gland is small, it needs to function properly in order for the body to perform basic functions. Located in the neck, the thyroid secretes hormones that assist
Don’t Eat: Pasta Salad According to dietician Liz Blom, “When a salad is lacking greens or vegetables of any form, I’m not sure it constitutes a true salad. Pasta salad
Autumn is just around the corner and I think we all know what that means: the flu. With these foods by your side, though, you won’t even have to worry
Ahhh, it’s summer: barbecues, cocktails at the pool, baseball games, and lots of fried chicken, ribs, potato salad, ice cream, hot dogs, and beer. The living may be easy, but
A vitamin B12 deficiency, whether because you’re not getting enough B12 or aren’t absorbing it well, can cause symptoms like fatigue, difficulty walking, weakness, and confusion. Find out if you
One of the most common medical complaints worldwide are headaches. We all experience mild or severe headaches at some point in our lives. No matter how old are you, or
If you’re not sure what condition someone has and you’re not a medical professional, you probably won’t be able to tell. Visible symptoms for contagious and non-contagious diseases can seem
While it’s absolutely normal to feel tired after intense physical activity, feelings of fatigue or a constant lack of energy with virtually no reason could be the culprit of many
Antihistamines Antihistamines such as Allegra (fexofenadine), Claritin (loratadine), Zyrtec (Cetirizine), and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) block the effect of the chemical histamine, which the body produces in its attack against allergens. They
Up to this point, almost 138 million Americans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Maybe you’re also one of them, and with so much troubling news
Many of us are quick to turn to aloe vera as the ultimate sunburn solution after a long day at the beach—but it’s those same soothing and healing benefits that
As humans, we’re all creatures of habit. But often times, habits—smoking, drinking, slamming snooze (twice) every morning—are frowned upon. Not all habits, however, are negative. In fact, some can actually
RELATED POSTS
© 2026 All rights reserved
