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Sensory Overload in Adults: Tips to Calm Your Senses
The dog is barking, your child is crying, and you burned dinner, so the smoke alarm is blaring. Finally, the noise, the smoke, and the mess become too...
Mar 24
Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis Causing My Child’s Eating Issues?
Fussy or picky eating is common in children. Thankfully, and to the relief of many parents, most children outgrow this phase. However, something more serious...
Mar 24
4 Things You Can Do if You Have an Asthma Attack Without Your Inhaler
Let’s get one thing straight upfront — if you have asthma, you should always have your inhaler within reach. The medication in the inhaler works quickly...
Mar 22
How Vagus Nerve Stimulation Can Treat Epilepsy, Depression and Stroke
Your vagus nerve is one of your body’s most important nerves.  It starts in your brainstem and extends throughout your body, sending signals back and forth...
Mar 09
Kids Headaches: When Should I Worry?
Your child has a headache. Are they sick? Are they dehydrated? Or is the cause of their headache something more serious? Is now the time to worry? Whenever...
Mar 08
Should I Have a Whipple Procedure? Here’s What to Know
Unless you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you’ve probably never heard of the Whipple. The word “Whipple” seems playful...
Feb 28
Here’s What to Know if Your Doctor Says You Need an Endoscopy
If you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, heartburn or difficulty swallowing and your doctor doesn’t know why, you might need some...
Feb 21
What is a Smoker’s Cough and Tips to Get Rid of It
Coughing serves an important purpose. Whether it is due to a virus and allergies or simply choking on your own spit (whoops!), it can help clear your throat...
Feb 15
Torticollis: What to Do if Your Newborn’s Head Tilts to One Side
If you’re the parent of a newborn, you may find yourself watching for any signs of problems in your baby. If you notice that your baby’s head is tilted...
Feb 13