Children tend to be more susceptible to ear infections due to the structure of their ears. As they grow, the Eustachian tube curves downward allowing fluids to drain more easily. Until then, many suffer from recurring ear infections. While an older child can verbalize what's wrong an infant or toddler will indicate a problem by tugging, rubbing or hitting ears and fussing and crying. Another symptom to watch for is a feeling of fullness or pressure caused by excess fluid pushing on the eardrum. Slight hearing loss may also occur in the … [Read more...]

There's a great deal of discussion on the dangers of the sun's UV rays and the risk of skin cancer and early signs of aging. While you certainly do need to protect your skin, avoiding the sun can cause a deficiency in vitamin D and even more health problems. Studies have shown that a number of diseases and conditions can benefit greatly from vitamin D and exposure to UV rays. Osteoporosis: Vitamin D is essential for your body to absorb calcium properly to build strong bones. Without it the calcium you get from food cannot be metabolized … [Read more...]