Needing a chocolate fix is nothing new. Cacao beans, the beans used to make chocolate, have been around for a very long time. The beans were consumed by Mayan civilizations as early as 500 AD. They were later used by Aztecs to make a spicy, bitter drink. It was only in the 1800s that the [...]
After many of us have spent the majority of our 2020 indoors, we’re all ready to gather with our close friends and family for the holidays. However, the cases in Texas are at an all-time high, with 253 of the 254 counties in Texas reporting cases. We’ve compiled a list of safety precautions that we [...]
Sibling fights can be exhausting for parents, especially when parents don’t know what to do to prevent them from happening again and again. How do you make your kids stop fighting? You’ll be surprised to learn that sibling rivalry is often triggered by something you (the parent) are doing or not doing. Getting your kids [...]
Warts come in all different colors, shapes, and sizes, and they can show up anywhere on your body. While anyone can get warts, they are most common in kids, likely because their immune systems are still developing. Although warts can get in the way or be unpleasant to look at, they don’t cause any health [...]
We all have someone in our life that we would do anything for, whether it’s a friend, partner, child, parent, grandparent, or mentor. When someone important to us isn’t taking care of themselves and their health, it can be challenging to know how to help. What do you do in that situation? How can you [...]
An allergic reaction can range from something as harmless as a rash or watery eyes, to more serious conditions like anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is life-threatening because it causes your blood pressure to drop and narrows your airways. What's the result? You have a hard time breathing. When should you go to the ER? Right away! This [...]
Texas’s climate provides the perfect home for a lot of creepy crawlers, including spiders. Most of them are harmless, but Texas has two species of venomous spiders that can be dangerous, especially if they bite a young child or older adult. The brown recluse spider and the black widow spider aren’t necessarily aggressive, but they [...]
If you’re tired of suffering from painful menstrual cramps every month, you’re not alone. More than half of women report pain and needing medications during their cycle. Perhaps your doctor put you on birth control in hopes of reducing the pain. But if you’re looking for natural remedies that might help, here are a couple [...]
With Thanksgiving around the corner and COVID-19 cases still high, annual holiday gatherings might look a bit different than usual. This leaves more room for new family traditions that don’t require you to leave your home. Arts and crafts are a fun way to keep your kids busy during the holidays and encourages them to [...]
COVID-19 has impacted a lot of our day-to-day lives, causing interruptions to work, school, hobbies, and now, the holidays. Cases are still high in Texas, so it is important to continue to follow the CDC’s recommended precautions when celebrating Thanksgiving in or out of your house this year. Is it Safe to Celebrate Thanksgiving This [...]
