Vitamins, minerals and many other nutrients are needed by the body for it to function optimally. One gland that often requires special attention is the thyroid gland. That gland plays an important role in how the metabolism functions, how one grows, how one can feel overall, and more. That said, many of us don’t get what we need in our diets to keep our thyroid functioning optimally and I am sure that I am one of those people who fall into that category.
Congratulations to the Lowe family for winning the battle against the FDA in getting them to approve the only option left to keep McKenzie alive. If you didn’t read the first article on McKenzie’s battle with the FDA – you can read it here.
And many thanks readers for your support. For signing the petition. For helping 12-year old McKenzie and her family fight a battle that gives McKenzie the only chance left to survive.
But their fight doesn’t end there. Now the fight is trying to find a local doctor to work with the FDA. This isn’t an easy task as the antineoplaston treatment (ANP) is very controversial. It also requires the doctor to fill out a 200 page FDA application as part of the compassion exemption process.
It’s all so mind-boggling that one has to go through so much with so little time to spare. I was so excited to hear the news and very disappointed to learn of the hurdle they are now faced with.
When I hear something, I will update you on the status of McKenzie’s journey. You can also follow Friends of McKenzie Lowe’s Facebook page for updates.
Glycol ethers is a generic name for over 30 different solvents. The question of the day is – do your cleaners contain toxic glycol ethers? More than likely they do if you purchase household cleaners. Even some “green” cleaners on the market contain glycol ethers.
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It’s flu season – there’s no two ways about it – it arrives every year. Its hit us here in NH already. Flu shots are being given, and regardless of how I feel about some vaccines, this is one vaccine our family won’t go without. Continue reading »
We have a fabulous Children’s Hospital here in NH – Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD). This is New Hampshire’s Children’s ‘go to’ hospital when they need a top-notch specialist. Many individuals are sent to Dartmouth – the main hospital – when they need specialized treatment simply because they have a lot of the latest technology.
As many of you know – Katy Perry has struck the hearts of many with her song, “Roar.” And for those who don’t know the song, it’s a song about over-coming abuse. This video is: “The video was the brain child of producer Chris Cammuck.”
I had it on my iPod,” she said. “I would play it in front of a group of people, and I would do the motions. Everybody followed. It was amazing. I was floored.” (Source WMUR)
The YouTube video went viral overnight on Facebook!
The video is extremely heart-warming, inspirational, and makes you really think about how a song can really uplift an individual and make a difference in their life.
What’s even more special about this video for my family is that the young lady you see in the tie-dyed t-shirt – she is my daughter’s best friend. She’s a delightful young lady who had been a patient at CHAD for nearly two weeks prior to being released shortly before the video aired on YouTube.
The young lady – her name is Meghan and she has a lot of talent. She has a beautiful voice (she can sing), can tap dance, knows sign language and strives to learn as much as she can. Sadly, though, each day brings her not knowing what life is going to throw her way. You see, she suffers from Cystic Fibrosis (thus the color of her tie dyed tee) and diabetes. She’s a fighter though! And, she certainly “ROARS” with each breath she takes.
All of these children in the video “ROAR” as they continue to fight for their lives no matter how small the illness, or how big the illness, may be.
So, the next time you’re feeling really down because of what life has thrown your way – refer back to this CHaD Hospital Roar YouTube Video to remind yourself that you can “ROAR” too.
We hear about product recalls on food, drugs, animal health, medical devices, cosmetics and more on the news quite often – surely more often than we’d like. But did you know that there is a specific website where you can find out intricate details on product recalls?
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Unfortunately, head lice are common in elementary schools – about one out of every 100 elementary school children becomes infested.
Most parents would agree, the letter home informing of a head lice outbreak is not a welcome sight. The question of “What do I do?” is common. Knowing the facts beforehand can help you resolve the situation quickly.
The Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice website aims to help you do just that. Created by head lice experts (and moms) for other moms, families and communities to learn about head lice—what they are, what they look like and how to treat them.
The site offers a variety of tools including:
It’s National Mushroom Month – do you know what the benefits of eating mushrooms are for your body?
These ready to eat little buggers (well, you should wash them) are loaded with beneficial nutrients the body needs. Mushrooms are a low calorie, fat-free, cholesterol-free, gluten-free food option which are very low in sodium. Now, you wouldn’t think they’d give you the nutritional punch that they do but they provide the body with these important nutrients/minerals and more:
It’s even been said that they can help prevent certain types of cancers. There’s a lot to learn about mushrooms and the punch they give our bodies.
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A parent’s worst fear is learning that their child is missing – no matter their age. I cringe at just the thought of someone taking my daughter – any child – anyone, and harming them in any way, shape or form. For me – it’s the unthinkable…but I also know that it’s a reality that could happen. I also know I have a job to do by educating her about predators of all kinds, by repeating myself over and over again about the crazies in this world – to drive it into her mind that no child or adult is exempt from being kidnapped. And – I know I have to do what I can to be able to help the police find my child if that ever happened. I need to know things like, what clothes she had on, where birthmarks are located, what they look like, what unique characteristics she has, and now I am adding to my list – a genetic fingerprint.
