2016 - Overcoming Autism's Sensory Struggles: Finding The Right Vitamins

Basic Tips On How You Can Alleviate Hand Pain

21 December 2016
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Hand pain can be debilitating and prevent you from doing normal daily tasks such as typing, texting, and cleaning. This can be contributed to stiffness and swelling of the joints, which diminish the way you normally use your hands, even when it comes to buttoning clothes. Typically, hand pain is caused by carpal tunnel or osteoarthritis, which is the weakening of cartilage between your finger joints. In addition, hand pain may also be caused by nerve pain, a tingling feeling when pressure is applied to the wrist. Read More

2 Tips For Recovering From Hemorrhoid Banding

7 December 2016
Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

One of the most widely known ways to treat an internal hemorrhoid is hemorrhoid banding. This procedure involves putting a rubber band around the internal hemorrhoid, which will successfully block off blood supply to it. This will cause the hemorrhoid to die and then fall off. This procedure is a very effective one, but can also be somewhat painful during the removal and recovery process. However, there are certain things that you can do to try and make the process as good as it can possibly be for you. Read More

Drug Addiction Treatment Options That Work

30 November 2016
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Drug addiction treatment and alcohol abuse treatment are widely underused services. In 2015 alone 89 percent of addicts ages 12 and over didn't seek treatment in a specialty facility, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Getting help for chemical dependency can make the difference between a life lost and a life very much lived. Whether you need help or a loved one needs help, understanding the different drug addiction treatment options and how they work is a step in a healthy direction. Read More

Should You Find A Doctor Who Offers House Calls To Care For Your Elderly Parent?

22 November 2016
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Taking your elderly parent to the doctor can be quite the production. You have to gather all of their paperwork, get them safely into the vehicle, and then get them safely into the doctor's office. In some cases, this might even be dangerous -- there's a chance they might slip and fall on the pavement on a rainy day or that being exposed to the germs in the waiting room may result in an illness or infection. Read More

Stopping The Spread Of Lice As Part Of Lice Treatment: Things You Can Do Over The Next Three Weeks

13 October 2016
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The life cycle of a single louse is about one month. If you can kill the adult lice as soon as you find them, you can end your lice problem in less than a month. Your bigger challenge is stopping the lice from spreading to other family members in the house. Here are some ways in which you can prevent the spread of head lice among close family members. Do Not Share Hair Brushes or Combs Read More

About Me

Having a child on the autism spectrum poses all kinds of unique challenges that can sometimes be very difficult. The sensory issues that often accompany spectrum disorders can mean that even everyday things like taking vitamins may be a serious struggle. For my son, it's both texture and taste that pose challenges for him, which made finding a vitamin supplement very difficult. After experimenting with many different brands, styles, and flavors, I have found what does and doesn't work for various sensory issues that he has. I've created this site to share our experiences in the hopes that it might help other parents with kids on the spectrum to find a vitamin their child will take.