Rehoming a pet after your child turns out to be allergic
Some people look for a new home for their pet as soon as they find out they are expecting a baby, while others decide to continue to live with their...
Kids and restaurants: do they combine?
Is taking (young) children out to a restaurant a living nightmare that most parents try once, and then give up on? Or can kids and restaurants combine very well... if...
Can tomatoes help prevent prostate cancer?
The nutrient lycopene is what gives tomatoes their red color... but this nutrient may also be able slow down the growth of cancer cells, and even destroy them! Dr Midrula...
When your friend's kids don't get on with yours
Even as parents, we all need some me-time. Isn't it wonderful to have friends who have children around the same age as your kids, so they can play together while...
Hidden dangers: how to baby-proof your home
Baby proofing your home and especially toddler proofing your home involves a lot more than making sure they can't mess with the electricity outlets, and removing toxic cleaning materials from...
How to prepare a child for your birth and hospital stay
Becoming a big brother or sister is quite the event for a child, and most parents prepare their older children for the arrival of a sibling over the course of...
Toxoplasma gondii – Small parasite which causes toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite that is normally found in the cat, the primary host of the parasite and sporadically affects humans. The person may get infected after consuming...
Carbon monoxide poisoning – Be aware of the silent killer
If you have heard about carbon monoxide poisoning, you are probably wondering what kind of occurrence this is. Believe it or not, this carbon monoxide exposure is more present in...
Symptoms of ricin poisoning and Examples of Ricin’s Use
What is Ricin?Ricin is a natural, toxic protein obtained from the castor oil plant Ricinus communis. It is estimated that a rather small dose of this powerful toxin may kill...
Maca root benefits
Information on MacaMaca is a perennial type of plant which originates from the Andes that are located in Peru and Bolivia It is a tree which prefers some of the...