Health Benefits of Makhana
By Bhargavi Jalluri These are very tiny to look at but they are very huge when it comes to their health benefits. A few of the…
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Medical Marijuana: An Insight Into a Patient’s Journey
By Lovena Suson BACKGROUND To date, medical marijuana is legalized in the United States in 30 states including the following: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut,…
A Cup of Green Tea Everyday
By Bhargavi Jalluri Green tea or black tea? Which is better? Well, the level of oxidation of the leaves determines the type of tea. Green tea…
Emotional Health: How to Improve It
By Dr. Pran Rangan Emotional health is an essential part of our overall health. It is vital to living a life of wholeness, balance, and contentment.…
Optimism for Autistic Adults
By George David Williams During this time of unprecedented change, we are granted the opportunity to reflect on times past and anticipate what lies ahead. We…
Aging Out of EPSDT – Part IX: More Strategies
By Peter Mangiola In the last post, we talked about how families with disabled children aging out of the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment…
What Is SMA?
By Amanda J Hales Spinal Muscular Atrophy is more commonly known by the letters SMA. It is also sometimes referred to as autosomal recessive proximal spinal…
The Mental Health of Families That Have a Child With a Disability: 10 Things That Make a Difference
By Lisa F Raffoul There is a lot of information and activities designed to increase awareness and understanding of mental health issues and to reduce the…
All About Spina Bifida
By Amanda J Hales One of the most common disorders that children are born with is spina bifida. The name means split spine and it comes…
Being a Partner to Someone With A Disability
By Margaret Muthanje Njiru What is the first thought that crosses your mind when you see someone with a disability? Do you have someone close to…
The Basics On Cerebral Palsy
By Amanda J Hales Cerebral palsy is one of those disorders where we still don’t know exactly how it happens and there is no known cure.…
Some Facts About Asperger Syndrome
By Amanda J Hales There are many different stops on the autism spectrum train, where, since 2013 with a new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical…
Ways To Promote Independence in Developmentally Disabled
By Sara Wilson Our society as a whole can only function well when all its sections are working well. Americans with disabilities are an equal part…
What Is Myotonic Dystrophy?
By Amanda J Hales When you hear the abbreviation MD you probably instantly think of muscular dystrophy, the disorder that affects millions and even has its…
Disabled Travel
By Amanda J Hales The world is just waiting for you to explore it and nowadays having a disability is no barrier to having that dream…