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Is Smoking Nicotine Good or Bad? Research on Nicotinic Receptors

Nicotinic Receptors in our Bodies: Is Smoking Good or Bad? Many of the older foster kids ask about smoking and vaping. I share that I don’t like either for health, but if there is a choice, the most organic cigarettes, like PURE or Herbal cigarettes, would be better choices. The teens tell me that people […]

Is There a Link Between Ivermectin and Infertility?

. I have enjoyed the benefits of Ivermectin and learning of the benefits. But is Ivermectin and infertility connected? Recently in school we had an assignment to review the DINDs (drug induced nutrient depletions) and I chose Ivermectin. As an antibiotic, it is shown to lower liver concentrations of vitamin K2 (menaquinone), but vitamin K1 […]

Growing Healthy

Growing Healthy Is Easy and Delicious USA Kid Statistics 1,2 1 in 5 children have a Chronic Disease 1 in 8 Asthma 1 in 3 Obesity/ Overweight 1 in 30 Autism 1 in 10 ADHD Studies continue to show that poor food choices harm health Nutritional Needs for Toddlers3,4 Carbohydrates 45-65% daily kcal Fiber […]

The Impact of Early Diet on IBD Risk in Children

. . Although both are successful, prevention is much easier than recovery for IBD or Inflammatory Bowel Disease. So as we recover the guts of at-risk kids with autism, severe allergies, mental health, and more, an interesting study has surfaced. This study may offer more evidence of the impact of our diet starting at age […]

Students Like Teachers Who Bring Cookies

When there are cookies around, getting kids to eat well is a challenge. Studies of medical students getting chocolate chip cookies are proof. But more on that in a minute. First, we must address why it is so complex and why it is crucial to eat well. As difficult as it is to compete with […]

Easy Turkey Bacon and Egg Breakfast

Super Easy and Delicious Turkey Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Cup Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and turkey bacon adds that crunchy yum. After seven to eight hours of sleep, the fast is over. Waking up hungry, breakfast is the start to the day, and we need a hearty meal to keep […]

No Sunburn Watermelon Shake

Watermelon Can Stop a Sunburn Each day it amazes me how we can eat, drink and be merry with delicious foods that also serve a purpose. Instead of synthetic dyes and sugars, we can pull from creation to get more palatable and beautiful foods. There is a divine season for foods as well. I’m in […]

Foster Care is Not What You Think

Foster Care is Better Than You Think There are many misconceptions regarding foster care. When something goes wrong, it hits the headlines or a movie is made. But truly, every family, case manager, licensing agent, group home staff, or social worker we meet, has a heart of gold! Rather than sharing all the unkind perceptions, […]