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Your Thoughts on Health Care Reform Possibilities
Asked by K.W. from Seattle
on September 14, 2011
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Okay, if we're getting into politics, I have a subject on which I'd like your opinions.
Insurance is something you purchase to protect you from a catastrophic but u...
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- Well, I'm no expert on healthcare reform, but I have a few thoughts. I don't think healthcare coverage should be tied to employers. I DO think we should all be abl...
- Lololol to Tracey's answer!!! I cannot believe Viagra is covered, but...why does that not surprise me? Karen, I love the questions you are asking here. So important...
- This is a very thought provoking question. I have no insurance so I am going to be a bit jaded in my answer. We are grandparents raising grandchildren. We are livi...
Cleaning at Home
Asked by D.G. from Wilmington
on June 12, 2008
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Are there many parents out there that care about toxic chemicals in the home and the effect that they have on children?
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- D., I have been using Shaklee Cleaners since 1991. I am a 42 y/o Mom of a 5 y/o Boy and he even helps me dust and clean the windows with the Shaklee Basic H in a spr...
- I found this: for dishwasher soap and it works wonders: 1 part borax 1 part baking soda put them in the cup where the regu...
- Here are some youtube clips of Moms speaking to Moms about the affect of cleaning chemicals on children, and natural alternatives. Hope it helps. Part 1 http://www...
Alternative Anti-Depressants
Asked by B.D. from Provo
on January 29, 2007
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Does anyone know any good alternative treatments (i.e. herbs, vitamins, etc.) for depression. There's so much out there when you google it I don't know where to start....
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- A friend of mine got off anti-depressants and was speaking with her doctor about alternatives and he told her to eat avocados daily. Who knew they were nature's anti-d...
- i am not keen on replacing anti depressants, however whole food nutrition is key. the american cancer society and others recommend 10 - 14 serving a day of fruits and...
- My father just divorced my mom after 28 years. He was very depressed and his councelor recommened that he take St. john wort (make sure to get some that doesn't have a...
Juices?
Asked by S.S. from Davenport
on July 5, 2008
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I know at 6 months and on up you can start giving juice only 2oz or so a day.But does it have to be baby brand juice? Can you give them juicey juice instead?
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- Hi S., Any "juice" that is 100% juice would be fine for him. Another helpful hint. If your trying to switch to a sippy cup put the juice in a sippy cup not the bott...
- Our pediatrician said we could give half Juicy Juice and half water. Good luck!
- My doc said any 100% juice is fine :) We always watered it down 50/50 and till do; my kids are 18mos and 4 yrs old
Niece Recently Diagnosed with Autism
Asked by H.S. from San Diego
on March 29, 2008
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My niece was recently diagnosed with Autism. She started having problems the day after getting eight shots, but the doctors kept telling my sister that she was overre...
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- Check Oprah.com, she did a very good show w/ Holly Robinson-Peete and Jenny McCarthy, both have autistic boys and a doctor who has 2 autistic boys too. It was very in...
- Hi H.! I'm sorry about your niece. I am a mother of an 8 year old daughter who had a stroke when she was born. She has mild cerbral palsy and a history of seizure...
- My daughter is the regional director of TACA which is a parent support group for parents with autistic children. She would be more than happy to help. She also has a...
How Do You Do It?
Asked by S.F. from Utica
on July 16, 2011
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I want to start by saying that I am asking this question because my heart honestly goes out to those that have to deal with this situation. I live in Canada where hea...
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- Hi, You stay well!! I'm 65, treating myself to a colonoscopy for my birthday this year when Medicare kicks in, but I've NEVER had health insurance. I'm into wholi...
- You're right, BabyDoos. Some people are lucky enough to have health insurance through their employer or an employee who pays part of the insurance premium. The insuran...
- I think it is fair to say that healthcare in the West is a mess. That goes for the US, Canada, and European countries. I lived in the UK for a few years. I had a horse...
How Do You Do It All???
Asked by T.S. from Gainesville
on April 25, 2008
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How does a parent do it all??
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- I Sure don't.. not any where close . I just make sure my Kids and family are healthy and happy .. house chores and things can wait=)
- Oh how I have asked myself that same question over and over and over again... and then I sit for a minute and watche my two beautiful, creative, unique, curious, etc, ...
- I used to be you. I was a school teacher with 2 small children. I spent hours taking care of other people's children, I had little to no time for my own. I knew there ...
