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  • Importance of Removing Tree Stumps

    Importance of Removing Tree Stumps

    While it is possible that earthquakes claim California neighborhood trees and fires claim their forestland, what is left after the disaster could cause even more damage if they’re not cleaned up or removed correctly. Three important reasons to remove tree stumps: Before we go into details regarding the top three reasons to remove tree stumps,…

  • Is Albany Considered Upstate New York?

    Is Albany Considered Upstate New York?

    Growing up in Michigan, when we travel to the northern part of our state, we say that we’re “going up north.” While I have been to the northern part of New York to see Niagara Falls, I did not learn of the term “going upstate” through the many times we vacationed there; instead, I learned…

  • Are Private Schools Prevalent in Michigan?

    Are Private Schools Prevalent in Michigan?

    For some parents like me, the moment our children start developing their own personality and talking, we begin to think about what type of schooling will best suit their needs and learning style. Let’s take that a step further and talk about how parents like me also start to determine that our children are geniuses…

  • Can a Knee Injury be Repaired with Epsom Salt Baths?

    Can a Knee Injury be Repaired with Epsom Salt Baths?

    As a single mother of two sons, I do not have the means to afford quality insurance that covers essential healthcare that I need right now. While I have had many rounds of physical therapy, I have yet to be able to do the necessary rehab on my knees, which leaves me in great pain.…

  • Does It Really Rain All the Time in Seattle?

    Does It Really Rain All the Time in Seattle?

    Seattle has been dubbed the “rainy city.” And, looking around at its famous, lush evergreen forests which gave Seattle the nickname Emerald City, you might think so too. After all, a certain amount of rain is necessary to keep these forests alive and thriving. So, if you’re planning to visit or move to Seattle, it’s…

  • Alternative Therapy for Pain Management

    Alternative Therapy for Pain Management

    Although modern medicine has come a long way in managing pain or chronic pain with alternatives like nerve block injections, which are injections onto or near nerves, medication is an effective but temporary solution. Some injectable medications could include: In some severe pain instances, it could be necessary to destroy the irritated nerve with injections…

  • What Part of the Brain Controls Sense of Smell?

    What Part of the Brain Controls Sense of Smell?

    The olfactory bulb is where the brain starts to make sense of what we’re smelling. When we initially smell something, special sensors in our nose pick up on the scents and then send signals to this region in the front part of the brain. The olfactory bulb is a structure in the forebrain where initial…

  • Is There a Concern for Fires in Los Angeles?

    Is There a Concern for Fires in Los Angeles?

    In California, where Los Angeles is located, fire is a reality of life. The state’s fire season is from July to October. However, it can start as early as January when there’s a drought. Fire claims many homes in Los Angeles, but why? There are currently over 500 wildfires ravaging about 2,000 acres, according to…

  • IEP and SSI

    IEP and SSI

    When my sons were around five and about two years old, my mom and I noticed that their breathing was laborious, and we could hear wheezing. Almost every person in my mother’s family has asthma except for me. However, my sons both inherited the asthma diagnosis as well. It’s no surprise that shortly after their…

  • Signs of Sickness from Mold in House

    Signs of Sickness from Mold in House

    The truth about mold is that it can make humans and their pets very ill. Since I have a family full of asthmatics, my senses are keenly aware of toxic and dangerous conditions for people with asthma. Currently, my two sons have asthma. My oldest needs to take daily meds such as Singulair, Zyrtec, Qvar,…