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Tips for Parents

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Paying Kids’ Medical Bills

in Tips for Parents /by Carolyn Willbanks

Parents are responsible for their child’s needs Love, education, health, and more. However, one of the most stressful situations is the financial burden of caring for a sick child. Managing the payment of your kids’ medical bills is emotionally draining. But, allow us to share some helpful information about handling unplanned health expenses, and health […]

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Dangers of Mold for Pets

in Tips for Parents, Private Research /by Carolyn Willbanks

Pets are not immune to the dangers of mold in the home. They can get sick from mold, too. Small pets are especially susceptible, just like babies and small children are, but pets of any size can be affected.

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Summer Ear Infections Can Be Dangerous

in Tips for Parents /by Carolyn Willbanks

Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the outer ear canal, which runs from your eardrum to the outside of your head (otitis externa). It’s often brought on by water that remains in your ear after swimming or showering, creating a moist environment that aids bacterial and/or fungal growth. Typical symptoms are pain in the ear, […]

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Autism and Mold Toxicity

in Tips for Parents /by Carolyn Willbanks

Noah: Autism and Mold Toxicity. Reprinted from www.epicanswers.org Looking back at our journey, it is difficult to wrap my mind around where we started and how far we have come since my son was diagnosed with autism seven years ago. Like so many parents today, we were devastated and confused by what was happening to […]

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Black Mold and Children

in Tips for Parents /by Carolyn Willbanks

It is a proven fact that the effects of mold exposure may have serious consequences for children in the early years of life. Prolonged black mold exposure, in particular, is extremely dangerous as it increases the risk for hemorrhagic pneumonia and consequent death among infants. A person’s reaction to mold depends on their sensitivity and […]

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The Health Effects of Mold on Children

in Tips for Parents /by Carolyn Willbanks

Although mold awareness has increased considerably in recent years, it still often happens that people who are suffering from mold symptoms don’t realize it, assuming that they have hay fever or a cold. It is quite difficult indeed to define whether a symptom is mold-related or not, as the relation between the harmful microorganisms and […]

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Types of Fungal Diseases in Canines

in Tips for Parents /by Carolyn Willbanks

Most agents of parasitic fungi exist as an organism in soil, decaying vegetation and feces, and on decaying animal matter and tissues. The soil and the air is the primary source of most infections, which can be acquired by ingestion, inhalation, or even through the skin. Those fungi capable of producing infection in hosts, such […]

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Aflatoxins in our Peanut Butter

in Fungal Infections, Tips for Parents /by Carolyn Willbanks

Summary The post by Dr. B.J. Hardick, Aflatoxins: Poisons Hiding in Plain Sight caught my eye. I practically raised my two children on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for their school lunches. WOW! Where was this information back then? And now that I have grand kids, I am even more concerned. I’m guessing that most […]

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What Parents Need to Know About Mold

in Tips for Parents /by Carolyn Willbanks

Parents, here are answers to some of the questions you might have about mold in local schools: Q. How do I know if my child is getting sick at school from mold? A. Some children are more sensitive than others. But watch out for symptoms that seem to appear only at school – for example, […]

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Candidiasis

in Fungal Infections, Tips for Parents /by Carolyn Willbanks

Candidiasis is an infection caused by strains of candida fungus and more commonly candida albicans. This fungus is often found in the vagina area and occasionally in other areas of mucous membranes such as the mouth or on damp skin. This infection is commonly called thrush or moniliasis This infection is rare. As the growth […]

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