May 2018

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Q: What do you think of hyperemesis? ANS: It is awful. “Hyperemesis Gravidarum typically includes nausea that doesn’t go away and severe vomiting that causes severe dehydration and doesn’t allow you to keep any food or fluids down. The symptoms of HG begin within the first six weeks of pregnancy, and nausea often doesn’t go […]

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Q: Today I ask you- What is the definition of the word “SIMPLE” Ans: adjective, simpler, simplest. 1.easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools. 2.not elaborate or artificial; plain: a simple style. 3.not ornate or luxurious; unadorned:  a simple gown. Its original meaning though is “one or together, a unified

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Q:My daughter is 7 months old. A lot of my friends have been giving their babies probiotics and I was wondering if I should start as well? I know the benefits of probiotics for adults but I wasn’t sure if that happens for babies with their digestive system being so young. Also if we should

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Q: We typically go to the beach for a week every year around the beginning of July. This year, that’s about 3 weeks after baby is due. Is it safe/ok to take baby to the beach at 3-4 weeks old? Of course baby would be under a tent when outside and kept cool with limited

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Q:How do you feel about colloidal silver being used internally? Ans: Fine. it is very small particles and is safe when used as directed and not forever. Ancient Romans and Greeks stored perishables in silver containers so they would not spoil. This tidbit explained a lot to me when I was growing up and it

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