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Medical Treatment and Autism: Tips For Success

Having a child with autism poses a whole new set of challenges in parenting. Not only do you have to address behavior intervention and education, but even basic medical care can be a challenge. Kids with autism are often more sensitive to sensory input. I struggled a lot with helping my child through doctor visits, but when it came to medication dosing, I couldn't make any progress. I worked with my child's doctor to find compound pharmacy options and in-office treatments that worked better. This site explains the trial and error we experienced and I hope it helps you to find ways to make your child's health care easier.

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Signs That Your Young Child May Suffer From Migraines

Posted on July 18, 2017

When your children are so young that they can't communicate effectively, it can be a challenge to know what might be going on with their health. In many cases, you'll need to carefully watch for symptoms and then take action. While Google searching various symptoms might give you some suggestions about what your child is experiencing, there's no substitute for actually scheduling an appointment with your child's pediatrician. While migraines are often associated with adults, many children can suffer them, too — and this can be difficult when your child can't tell you what's going on. [Read More]

Suggestions On Approaching A Co-Worker Who Appears To Have An Addiction Problem

Posted on July 18, 2017

When many people think about helping someone in their life get treatment for an addiction problem, they envision assisting a family member or friend. However, it's also possible that you may encounter a co-worker who appears to be struggling with addiction. While you could simply ignore the issue or perhaps report your suspicions to the human resources department, another approach is to talk to the person about his or her problem — and try to make the person see that treatment is the best course of action. [Read More]

Food Allergy Versus Food Sensitivity: What's The Difference?

Posted on July 2, 2017

With the rise in prevalence of food allergies and food sensitivities, there has been an increasing amount of attention paid to what causes them and how they can affect a person's health. Food sensitivities have only recently been studied by clinicians, and the amount of information available on their causes and their effects is low relative to our information on food allergies. This has caused some people to confuse food allergies and food sensitivities, the two of which affect the body in completely different ways; food sensitivity is not simply a minor food allergy, but rather is something different entirely. [Read More]

Is Surgery Necessary For A Spinal Compression Fracture?

Posted on May 3, 2017

Spinal compression fractures are common among women who are postmenopausal. The fractures is often misdiagnosed, which results in delays to treatment. However, once the fracture is properly diagnosed, there are several non-surgical options available. Here are just a few that your doctor might recommend to treat your condition.  Bed Rest  Depending on the severity of the spinal compression fracture, your doctor might order bed rest for a period of time. If the symptoms are severe, you will likely have to spend several days in bed. [Read More]