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A Whodunit by a Lady Who Would Know
Patti Maguire Armstrong reviews a whodunit by Barbara Golder, who does not give tidy little answers but reflects on the world she has lived–an amalgamation of medicine, law, and the Catholic faith.
Browsing: Healthcare
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The Fragility of Life
Melanie Jean Juneau almost lost a daughter in childbirth a week and a half ago, so she is pondering and praying for those who face the threat of death during childbirth.
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When Healthcare Can’t Heal
Who should we turn to when we are sick—God, medicine, or our government? Here are some thoughts from Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann.
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Does Red Food Dye Cause ADHD or Hyperactivity?
Many parents say they have cured their kids from ADHD by removing artificial colors from their diet, especially Red Dye #40. Dr. Kathleen looks at this topic.
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Delayed Cord Clamping
You know those yucky brown iron-vitamin drops that pediatricians recommend for breast fed babies? The stuff that stains everything it…
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Rethinking Your Baby’s First Few Minutes of Life
Think back to when your babies were born—what happened in those first 5-10 minutes of life? Did you hold your…
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Statistically Speaking: How Does Your Lifestyle Affect Your Health?
When I read the statistic that upwards of 80% of all visits to a doctor are lifestyle related, and in…
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Naming Those Pre-Surgery Jitters To Rid Yourself of Them
Polling a group of diverse men and women on what causes them to experience “pre-surgery jitters” surprised me. Their answers…
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Beauty, Joy and the Healthcare Debate
There are members of our current government who want to define for all women the meaning of real beauty and…
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When Gluttony Meets Flamin' Hot Cheetos
Editor’s Note: Today, I am so happy to introduce our newest member of the CatholicMom.com family, Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann. A…
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Healthy Gums, Healthy Heart
Healthy Gums, Healthy Heart By Dr. Myron Wentz and Dave Wentz Authors of The Healthy Home: Simple Truths to Protect Your…
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Where God Takes Flesh
I met a young family who gave flesh to the most profound love. It was a brief encounter, but one…
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Vaccines - A Chat with The Nurse
The whole vaccine issue keeps coming up now and then and recently the school and the doctor’s office have been on…
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'Best practices' in whose eyes? by Marybeth Hicks
The high-stakes political maneuvering leading up to the passage of Obamacare included a few moments of candor not often exhibited…
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Knowing Your Health Care Options
Yesterday, I went on a “mom field trip” to visit my new friend Genevieve who has the enviable job of…