http://www.sheknows.com/authors/sheknows-health-wellness-experts/articles Tue, 04 May 2010 17:20:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814995/premature-birth-clayton-s-story-1 At a time when most expectant parents are busily preparing their home for their new bundle of joy, Tim and Amy suddenly had to prepare for the worst. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814995/premature-birth-clayton-s-story-1 SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814902/rhabdomyosarcoma-bailey-s-story-1 Bailey, 9, is a bit of an Internet star. His family's YouTube channel chronicles Bailey's fight against rhabdomyosarcoma. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814902/rhabdomyosarcoma-bailey-s-story-1 SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814901/bilateral-sensorineural-hearing-loss-cason-s-story-1 During the first two years of Cason's life, his parents had an instinct that something was wrong with their son's hearing, yet every time they went to the doctor they were told he was fine. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814901/bilateral-sensorineural-hearing-loss-cason-s-story-1 SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:53:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814900/acute-lymphocytic-leukemia-joshua-s-story-1 "Mom, I think I know why God gave me this disease..." http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814900/acute-lymphocytic-leukemia-joshua-s-story-1 SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:46:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814899/premature-birth-type-1-diabetes-holland-s-story-1 Holland's mom sums up her personality like this: strong-willed and compassionate. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814899/premature-birth-type-1-diabetes-holland-s-story-1 SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:27:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814808/rhabdomyosarcoma-lindsey-s-story-1 “Just because a person can’t see, doesn’t mean they can’t do what they want to accomplish in life.” This powerful advice comes from a brave young woman who lost her eyesight at just 4 years old as a result of battling cancer. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814808/rhabdomyosarcoma-lindsey-s-story-1 SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:51:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/802602/garlics-heart-health-benefits Considered so sacred by the ancient Egyptians, it was placed in the tombs of Pharaohs. Believed to be so powerful by the Greeks and Romans, they ritually consumed it prior to going to war. So loved by the Israelites, they pined for it when wandering the desert. Of what are we speaking? Garlic, of course! http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/802602/garlics-heart-health-benefits SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:55:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/801915/other-treatments-for-bipolar-disorder If you've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, consider the range of treatments for your condition. Here are some alternative treatments for bipolar disorder that you may not be aware of. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/801915/other-treatments-for-bipolar-disorder SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Sat, 05 Jan 2008 12:42:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/801901/antiaging-treatments-that-dont-work Women are more likely to persist with using creams, supplements and plastic surgery to look younger if they feel these are not yet working, new research says. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/801901/antiaging-treatments-that-dont-work SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/100284/are-your-high-heels-causing-utis Are your high heels giving you more than a few extra inches of height? According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, urinary tract infections account for more than 8.3 million doctors visits each year and are the second most common infection in the body. Often women simply deal with the problem of recurring UTIs and never actually figure out the cause. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/100284/are-your-high-heels-causing-utis SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/48480/stalking-a-crime-that-should-never-be-taken-lightly Everybody has heard of stalking. You hear about it on the news and read about it in magazines, especially in the celebrity and entertainment reports. But hardly anyone could rattle off a working definition of it, and not enough of us take stalking seriously as a crime we could all become victims of. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/48480/stalking-a-crime-that-should-never-be-taken-lightly SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8471/how-loved-ones-can-help-in-a-medical-crisis What you are about to read is directed to those who suffer from back pain and those who love them. Much of what I'm going to tell you can be useful in all aspects of your life and for any difficult situation you may face. Here is the best way for a family to approach a medical crisis. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8471/how-loved-ones-can-help-in-a-medical-crisis SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8385/stress-and-dental-health How does stress affect your dental health? Read on to find out. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8385/stress-and-dental-health SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:20:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8384/dealing-with-bad-breath Bad breath, also called halitosis, is an embarrassing condition that can make you want to never open your mouth. Here are some ways you can deal with it. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8384/dealing-with-bad-breath SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:26:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8282/can-you-overwhiten-your-teeth A big sunny smile is the hallmark of health and beauty. So how can you get your teeth the best shade of white -- safely? http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8282/can-you-overwhiten-your-teeth SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:26:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8263/do-the-color-of-the-fillings-matter As if having cavities isn't painful enough, you have to live with splotches of silver in our teeth, which can make you a little self-conscious. It's good to know then that white fillings may actually be better for your teeth. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8263/do-the-color-of-the-fillings-matter SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8073/elder-abuse-a-deepening-current-social-issue According to a survey in the mid nineties, roughly 19 million adults report at least some functional difficulty. Almost 6 million adults report either being completely unable to walk three blocks, climb 10 stairs, or stand 20 minutes. How do we care for these people? http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8073/elder-abuse-a-deepening-current-social-issue SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8054/relaxing-stressfree-ideas When did everyday life become so hard? Between work or school, household chores, typical errands, raising a family and maintaining general sanity, days are packed to the gills with more than even Wonder Woman could handle! To combat all those days brimming with things to do, people to see and places to be, we have some ideas for fun, relaxing and enjoyable ideas for you. These calming activities might give you the peace of mind and solace your life is missing. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8054/relaxing-stressfree-ideas SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8032/the-something-arms-race Does a trip to the gym send you on a beeline to the hip and thigh machines? Since Mother Nature tends to send any extra weight on most of us on a downward spiral, you're not alone. The mantra, "Do these jeans make my rear look big?" is spoken in several languages around the globe and around the clock. While our male counterparts are on a quest for big biceps, we are on the warpath for all things trim, along with a lean gluteus maximus. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8032/the-something-arms-race SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8023/ptsd-how-does-trauma-affect-relationships Trauma survivors with post traumatic stress disorder often experience problems in their intimate and family relationships or close friendships. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/8023/ptsd-how-does-trauma-affect-relationships SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts