I recently read a fictional novel, “A Fall of Marigolds” by Susan Meissner. It was a great book telling the parallel stories of two women overcoming loss in New York City, separated by 100 years. These women were brave survivors of the triangle shirtwaist fire and 9/11. This book was beautifully written, highlighting the … Continue reading Antibiotics
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Lyme disease…what you need to know
I have so much to say about ticks and Lyme disease that I wrote two separate posts. If you haven't already, I recommend you read my blog post on ticks first (click here) which has information on prevention of tick bites and removal of ticks. This post will focus on Lyme disease, its transmission and … Continue reading Lyme disease…what you need to know
Fever: Staying Cool With a High Temp
We all know when it’s coming. The whining starts. The eyes glaze over. The cheeks turn pink. The hands get ice cold. This is the mush that your child becomes with a fever. Baby, toddler, adolescent, or teenager (even adult children for that matter) all feel perfectly miserable with a fever. And as parents, we … Continue reading Fever: Staying Cool With a High Temp