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Published Writer with an M.Ed in Special Education and Mother

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Herbal Remedies for Treating ADHD Symptoms in Children

Although there are many prescription medications to treat the symptoms of ADHD some parents opt to try some non-prescription remedies first. Supplements and herbal remedies are included in this realm of “natural treatments.” As do many parents of a child having special needs, I went through a phase of searching for vitamins and herbs... Read more Chevron

posted 05/09/2011, comments (3)|

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Eyelid problems

Hi, i have a skin problem on my eye (on my eyelid in the crease closest to my nose, if that helps you picture where it is) that has been there for about 2 months. It is red, itchy, is almost always flaky, and occasionally stings. It is also embarrassing because at school people notice it and point it out. I have read about other people who have... Read more Chevron

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Swollen, red, itchy burning uppper eyelids

I just got a blood test yesterday (11/19/2010) for this problem because I am nearly certain that I have developed an allergy to all SOY products! I am in my late 50's, and have been using a 'natural' progesteron cream, along with Vit. E oil for my dry skin on my face, and a 'natural' vaginal cream. What I have discovered by going... Read more Chevron

posted 11/20/2010, comments (0)|

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In-home care and nursing home

Many people often wonder when is the good time to send the dementia elders to the nursing home and how long should the elders be kept at a private home. There are many articles that talk about it. There are many good ideas in the website eldercarelink. For families, this is a tough question and every elder is different. There is no... Read more Chevron

posted 11/01/2010, comments (3)|

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Skin Cancer to be removed on arm,same side as Mastectomy & removal lymph nodes! Lymphedema?

I thought I was almost finished with active treatment for Breast Cancer-Mastectomy 6 months ago. Still dealing with it emotionally. Now I have Basal Cell Skin Cancer on my left arm (I first saw a Derm in 2006,& also last yr before Breast Cancer Surgery). Neither Dr. was very impressed. Just to cover my bases, I saw a Derm at UCSF who took... Read more Chevron

posted 10/24/2010, comments (2)|

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