Something for the Duo There is nothing more beautiful than the love a mother has for her child that can be seen from even a smile that emits in the room. A woman finds no greater treasure than her priced little one(s), who has the desire to always keep them safe and free from harm. There are moments it is tough on moms because harm can shape itself in a number of ways. When a child is pain or has come down with a fever, mothers can feel helpless because they struggle finding a way to comfort their baby the...

Children Can Suffer from Arthritis Many parents and caregivers want to do the most for their child in every way possible. This desire is often complicated and transformed into despair and helplessness when their little boy or girl is diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis. Cancer and disease is the last thing on a parents’ mind when they have a kid, but the possibility is there, and in many cases, it is a frightening reality. The most difficult thing for a parent to see is their child in pain while battling a number of internal issues because they may feel they are...

Children with Scoliosis Our spine is meant to be bendable and flexible for us to be able to move about freely and effortlessly. Too much of it though – as with anything – is not a good thing because it gives rise to conditions such as scoliosis, and about 2% of people live with it. It often develops gradually, and is not found in children until they are in their preteen to teenage years. Fortunately, a majority of these cases are mild, and do not affect a child’s life so they can live an active lifestyle. However, in certain cases...

 We All Grow Up As unique as we all are from everyone in this world, there are a few of the same phases we all have went through. As a kid, we could not wait to grow up in adults, but when it came into fruition, we often look back at our childhood because things were easier and boy, could we move! It is not all completely in your head when you realize you have less energy as you get older and it is a task in itself to move, lift, bend, or walk. These simple activities are especially difficult for...

Unveiling the First of the B Vitamins There are several B vitamins that are important for use in the body. Vitamin B1, or Thiamine, was discovered as being the first B vitamin –  hence its numeral placement. Kanehiro Takaki was a Japanese doctor who first noticed the nutritional factor it contains in foods like milk and vegetables. Robert Koch, a Dutch physician, discovered that anyone who had a deficiency in the complex vitamin would develop beriberi which can cause extreme weakness. Sufferers would also develop symptoms such as anorexia, irritability and tingling, numbing and burning sensations at the extremities as...

 What is Cervical Cancer in Women? Our bodies have an amazing ability at defense against anything that could be harmful. The immune system disposes of or prevents pathogens from numerous invasions we encounter on a daily basis— but unfortunately it is not full proof protection against everything. Cancer is one of the new rises today and cervical cancer in specific, is the 5th most common type in women worldwide. Cervical cancer is a form of cancer that takes place when the cells grow exponentially. The cervix which is the lower part of the uterus that joins with the vagina. This...