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Q: if you get the tetanus vaccine after a concerning wound, it would take a few days to build up sufficient antibodies to fight the tetanus bacteria? Too long a time after the initial exposure to be of any use? Ans: it takes minimum 2 weeks to build up antibodies.If you have a concerning […]
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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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Q: Does changing our diet really make that big a difference? Ans: YES. It is all over the media now. Obesity is an epidemic. GMO causes cancer. Diabetes abounds. Eat this or that. This food is a miracle for everyone. Eat this supplement or that one. YES food intake make a difference. And we […]
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Q:We would like to know the best and most natural sleeping supplement or drops for our 2 year old. She has been waking up in the middle of the night and would stay awake for 1-1.5 hours. We would want to try to do a sleeping supplement or what have you. Also we are traveling […]
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Q:Both my sons, ages 8 and 10, get random nose bleeds some of which are really bad. This happens at least twice a week. Is this common for boys? A: Nosebleeds can be very common. Literature says #1 reason is picking the nose. I wish that were the real reason. LOL. Nosebleeds are often from […]
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Q:I had a speech delayed son with autism like tendencies. He did not have eye contact. Would not always engage when asked a question. Could follow a simple one command request. Pretty non verbal at a year. He only got his first vax at one year and we decided no more till we know what […]
