Fertility Therapies
BayCare Health Systems 855-626-6610, www.IExpectMore.org The Caporale Center for Natural Health 111 Second Ave NE Suite 511, St Petersburg FL 33701 727-521-0210, www.livewelltampabay.com Kathy Fountain Fertility Counseling … ...
Baby-Making Therapies
I came to motherhood later in life. For much of my young adulthood, my career as a reporter and news anchor was a priority over marriage and babies. Still, I always knew that one day I wanted to experience motherhood and all its joys. ...
GMOs & You
It’s not easy for parents to keep meals and snacks healthy. With the busy lives we all lead, convenience foods and drive-thrus have become a way of life. And now there is a new concern — GMOs. ...
Staying Ahead of the Curve
For nearly two years, 16-year-old Elicia Collier had a feeling that something just wasn’t right with her back. An active teenager involved in cheerleading, track and basketball in the past, she initially thought the discomfort might be related to a sports injury. ...
Matters of the Heart
It’s a tiny little red dress covered in beads. I keep it at the office near my computer screen to remind me to take care of my ticker. The ruby red dress is my Go Red for Women campaign pin, given to me by a friend at the American Heart Association. It was the day when years of reading heart disease stats finally sunk in. Here she was, someone I knew and trusted, saying, “Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in this country.” And as if I needed reinforcement, in my line of sight, on the table behind her was a framed picture of my girls. The whole thing was in a word, weird! ...
New Beginnings
Every year many of us make New Years Resolutions. We make an effort to do the things we know we should do to live better, smarter or longer. We’ll pledge to loose weight. Or stop smoking. Or maybe we promise to find a better job or pay off the credit card bill. ...
Greater Coverage for Preventive Care Services
2011 marked an important health care milestone. Under the national health reform legislation known as the Affordable Care Act, health plans now offer members full coverage for a variety of preventive care services without having to pay a copayment or co-insurance or meet deductibles. Preventive care services, such as exams, screenings and immunizations, are a valuable step in your pursuit of health. Prevention is also the best way to avoid illness and save on health care costs. Here are just some of the important health services available to consumers at no additional cost. ...
Parenting Resolutions for 2012
A new year means new opportunities. Parents tend to get stuck in habits and compromises. By taking control of your situation, the whole family can thrive again. Here are my personal findings, outlined in more detail in my book For The Love Of Children. ...
Rest Assured
As a parent, you want to ensure that your child is healthy, growing well and showing no signs of any problems that could interfere with her physical, mental, emotional, communicative and social development. ...
