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Unexpected Autoimmunity: 13 Facts Every Latina Should Know About Lupus

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October is National Lupus Awareness Month. Whether it effects you or not, it is important to be aware of this illusive disease. Chief of Rheumatology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, Ellen Ginzler, MD says, “There is a clear…

Safety First: 13 Ways to Prevent Fires This Holiday Season

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Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11 and October 9 (the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871) is Fire Prevention Day. If you think your home is fire safe, we officially invite you to reconsider. Cooking is the leading cause of home…
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Gentle Baby: 10 Ways to Treat Babies Sensitive Skin

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Every mom knows there’s nothing more intoxicating than the dewy softness and sweet smell of her baby’s skin. Babies sensitive skin is a thing because infant skin is still developing, it requires special care and protection while adjusting…

Foresight Queen: 15 Brilliant Ways to Preempt Holiday Stress

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According to the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR), “The Women's Complete Healthbook, published by the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA), explains that women are socialized to be caretakers. They are expected to assume…
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Sodium on the Podium: 8 Awesome Uses for Basic Epsom Salts

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Magnesium sulfate is something most of us know as Epsom salt. Sorry to break it to you but it’s not salt at all. It’s actually a natural mineral compound found in (and named after) a spring at Epsom in Surrey, England. Magnesium and sulfate…
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Waiting to Exhale: 12 Facts About Asthma Every Latina Mom Needs to Know

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From the second your baby enters this world you have an intense commitment to keeping your kids happy, healthy and safe. But what happens when they aren't healthy? What happens when you and your child are faced with an all-too-common illness?…
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Soak Therapy: 10 Reasons Why a Hot Bath Always Fixes Everything

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It’s probably safe to say that everyone looks forward to their next hot bath, but did you know that a hot bath benefits so much more than your hygiene? A great bath can leave you inspired, relaxed and so much more. Between the heat, the…
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Putting Your Foot Down: 13 Reasons Why Reflexology Can Heal You

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Reflexology is a form of massage for the hands, ears and feet. Practitioners apply pressure to different areas that correspond to the body’s organs and various systems. Foot reflexology has been shown to alleviate anxiety and reduce pain.…
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Delving In: 15 Facts About Suicide & Depression Few of Us Know

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Hearing the news of Robin Williams’ death felt like we lost a favorite uncle. Then learning that his death was a result of suicide made it almost unbearable to consider. Although Williams spoke openly of his struggles with depression and…