Is All Olive Oil You See On Supermarket Shelves Created Equal? – Part 1
By Brooke Crowley You need to first and foremost realize that there are various different kinds of olive oil out there and they are each classified by the method of…
Read more »Q & A: Immunity
Q & A with Dr. Michael Wald 1. Which of the following comprises your immune system? a. Your white blood cells (wbc’s), aka Cell-Mediated Immune System b. Your lymphoid tissue…
Read more »Preparing Your Child For A New Sibling
By Adrienne Durkin The arrival of a new baby is a big transition for any family, and for a young child, welcoming a new sibling can be challenging. It is…
Read more »Mechanistic And Vitalistic Views Of Life
By Dr. Kevin Kita MECHANISTIC VIEW OF LIFE 1-Based on 300 years old scientific principles that emerged out of the physic of Newton & the scientific method of Descartes. Reductionist….
Read more »Q & A: What is Holistic Medicine?
Q & A with Dr. Michael Wald 1. Is there a difference between the terms holistic, alternative, complimentary, integrated and natural healthcare? Answer: Yes. Although there are no universally decided…
Read more »Keeping Kids Safe In The New Year
Spectrum Health Announces Top 10 Household Dangers for Children Spectrum Health’s Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is thinking ahead to keep kids safe in the New Year. Jennifer Hoekstra, Injury Prevention…
Read more »Campus Living 101
By Cara Giaimo Your guide to doing the whole ‘college’ thing right When I was your age… Well, not all that much was different, really. Sure, there were probably more…
Read more »Frigid Temps Require Extra Outdoor Caution For Kids
Michigan is in the midst of a very cold winter with temperatures expected to drop even lower in the days to come. Spectrum Health experts warn that now is the…
Read more »How To Wean Your Child Off A Pacifier
If your child never took to his pacifier, consider yourself lucky. You see, it is no easy task to break the pacifier habit. Pacifiers, or binkies as they are often…
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