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Marijuana For Epilepsy
Recently, there has been a lot of news about the use of a portion of the marijuana plant as a treatment for epilepsy. Some patients and their families have reported that this oil, referred to as “Charlotte’s Web,” has been beneficial for children with hard-to-control epilepsy.
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You Never Have Just a Sprained Knee
When I was a sports medicine fellow a few years ago, my program director would not allow me to use the diagnosis of “knee sprain.” He did not believe in such a vague diagnosis, and after being trained that way I do not use that term, either.
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Massage Therapy: Here to Help
We are in the middle of long, cold winter. This time of year can be tough on anyone, but can you imagine braving the cold weather and tackling your resolutions while having a child in the hospital? It’s hard to fathom the emotional state of parents who may be feeling scared, alone or
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CHD Parent: You are not Alone
When I was a little girl, I always dreamed of having a husband, living in a house and having children. I never thought about my child having a health issue.
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Olympic Dreams vs. Reality
Sports are about enhancing self-esteem, learning to work within a team structure, and exercise. Whether kids play varsity or are on traveling teams or just play in their back yard, at the end of the day isn’t the point to have fun and implement healthy habits?
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Why Your School Needs An Athletic Trainer
I was asked to write this blog post because I am in the unique position of not only working at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at the hospital but also being the parent of a very active 13 year old who plays several sports.
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Eleventh Annual Central Ohio Conference on Grief Offers Free Community Seminar
A free community seminar, Healing Through the Dark Nights of the Soul, will be offered Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 7 p.m. to anyone experiencing grief.
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The Winter Illness Toolbox Every Parent Needs
Even though we are three weeks away from the official start of Spring, right now those pesky winter childhood illnesses are very much around. A little advance preparation of an illness “toolbox” will help you to get through the onset of symptoms with a little less stress and a lot less
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Treating Your Child's Dry Skin This Winter
Although these techniques work year-round, they are especially important during the winter months (especially since we can’t get away to warmer weather year-round).
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Infant Sleep Machines May Damage Hearing
Babies are a precious gift. They come into this world innocent, small and helpless. They laugh, smile, coo, and break our hearts every day. What they often DON’T do is sleep. And of all the things we hope for our children, quality sleep habits are often at the top of the list.