Author Deb Nicholson

As the opioid crisis rages on, pain specialists are looking into alternative ways to treat pain that don’t rely on addictive prescription pain-killers. In fact, a drug-free approach is offering people an effective way to manage their chronic pain. Read more.

First, Only Epinephrine Auto-Injector Now Available for Infants and Toddlers Weighing 16.5 to 33 Pounds May 13-19 is also Food Allergy Awareness Week For an infant or small child with a life-threatening allergy (LTA), even a small amount of an allergen such as a peanut could cause a severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis, which could potentially be fatal. Recent studies have revealed that delaying the introduction of some foods to children may actually increase their risk of developing food allergies. 1,2   The National Institutes of Health (NIH) updated its allergy prevention guidelines, recommending parents introduce peanut-containing foods to certain infants as early as 4 to 6 months of age. 3 Read More.

Mother’s day gifts like candy, jewelry, or flowers are pretty common. but one gift that may be even more important -- is the gift of good health. Here to explain how life can change in the blink of an eye is Laura Hernandez, who survived a little-known pregnancy complication that almost took her life shortly after giving birth. Read more.

May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month In the summer months, not only do we spend more time outside, but our pets do too. Pet parents need to pay special attention to their pet’s favorite playgrounds, such as the backyard or the local park – especially those cooler places protected from the sun, such as tall grass and leaf piles. Fleas and ticks thrive in these spots and are ready to pounce on your pets. In fact, fleas are the most common external parasite found on pets, and ticks can be found in most states in the U.S. Fleas can jump from animal to animal, so it’s possible for these parasites to latch onto your pet at a boarding kennel, when out for a walk or at a local park. When a flea jumps onto your pet, it will start feeding within five minutes and can live on your animal for almost two months. Once in your home, ticks and fleas can also feed on and pose health risks to your human family members. Read more .

May is National Pet Month—which was started as a way to recognize and celebrate the benefits pets bring to our lives.  Here with some tips for taking great care of your pets is Kristen Levine, a pet living expert best known as the Wizard of Paws. Read more.