It’s no secret that physical touch is essential for humans and almost all other beings from the very beginning of life. It’s the reason we so strongly encourage skin to skin contact for newborns almost the moment they’re born. The benefits of these first sweet moments are profound and well documented. Humans and animals alikeContinue reading “The Power of Touch”
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Choking: How to Keep Your Kiddos Safe
I’m not yet a parent but I’ve heard many parents over the years comment on how their worst fear is their child choking. In fact, that squished face kid in the picture is my brother who once sucked down a gummy worm just a bit too excitedly and choked on it. He certainly knocked aContinue reading “Choking: How to Keep Your Kiddos Safe”
The Skin(ny) on Eczema
Winter seems to be grinding on and even though the days are getting longer, skin seems to be getting drier by the day. For many people, a daily application or two of moisturizing lotion can keep the creeping dryness away, but for the 316 million Americans (1 in 10) who deal with eczema, also knownContinue reading “The Skin(ny) on Eczema”
Healthcare Way Up There 