I heard a stat about Vitamin D deficiency last week that I have not been able to confirm yet but I will throw it out there anyway. Apparently 90% of women have a Vitamin D deficiency and if this is true than this is a health problem that needs to be addressed. Vitamin D deficiency can increase a … [Read more...] about Vitamin D Deficiency Can Be Deadly
Archives for May 2015
Keep Kids Healthy and Active This Summer
It’s summertime and the sweating comes easy for children. Whether they are enjoying a pickup game of basketball or competing at a sports camp, how does a parent know the appropriate amount of liquid refreshment to offer? Part of the mystery lies in whether the child’s body produces a lot of salt … [Read more...] about Keep Kids Healthy and Active This Summer
Symptoms of Depression
Depression is a very serious problem for many people and families and one of the real problems is that as a person starts to fall into depression the change is gradual and even your family does not see it coming until you need help. You may have been feeling low for some time, or have noticed … [Read more...] about Symptoms of Depression
Quiet Saturday In the Hospital
So yesterday went mostly according to plan for my daughters double nephrectomy. But still a hell of a ride for us. And some complications at the end. My wife Michelle and Taylor slept in the hospital room on Thursday night and then I met them at the hospital at around 7:30 after getting the dogs … [Read more...] about Quiet Saturday In the Hospital
Double Nephrectomy Tomorrow Morning
Tomorrow my daughter goes under the knife for the first of two surgeries this Summer and I can tell you that I am a bit nervous to say the least. I have written about Taylor's kidney issues before but as a refresher, she has a disease called Nephronthesys which is a problem with the filters in … [Read more...] about Double Nephrectomy Tomorrow Morning
