Keep your eye out when enjoying time in nature! Illinoisans, we have all 3!! Approximately 85% of the population will develop some type of reaction to Poison Ivy, Oak or…
If your pediatrician tells you they’re not a big deal, it’s time to get a new one! Not all tongue-ties may cause issues, but they could sometimes lead to…
If you live in the Midwest, you may have noticed a campfire smell and/or smoky haze in the air the past few days… it’s caused by smoke drifting into our…
Do you have school-aged kids? If so, there’s a good chance they’ve come home begging for this recently. “All their friends are drinking it.” It’s everywhere at every kid’s sporting…
There’s no such things as the stomach flu… it’s most likely, norovirus! School is ending and summer is here! You may think that illness is behind you for the season,…
Weighing, on average, about three pounds in an adult, the liver is the largest internal organ. The liver, your body’s main filtration system, converts toxins into waste products, cleanses your…
We ALL need vitamin D! About 70% of children don’t get enough! Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is critical to the proper functioning of your body, including…
Let them… dig those toes in the sand, wriggle them in the mud, feel the warm grass beneath their bare feet! Playing barefoot has numerous benefits for children, including: Develops…
Believe it or not, tick season is upon us once again! Ticks are very active in the spring, summer, and even into the fall, peaking from March to May. The…
We’re getting real today… let’s talk vasectomies. ✂️ Many people think of them as “less invasive” or an “easy” long-term birth control option, however there are some serious potential side…
If you use Benadryl for allergy symptoms, it’s time to rethink that approach! Did you know? ✈️ Pilots cannot fly for 60 hours after taking Benadryl. It causes significant cognitive…
