By: Margaret Rosenthaler, R.N After years of encouraging the use of aspirin and Tylenol, even "regular medicine" is slowly learning that it is usually best to let patients have their fever. But as we bravely try to carry out this resolve, we are plagued by spectres planted in our thoughts and feelings. In nursing and medical schools we learn (and teach our patients, … [Read more...] about Caring for the Patient with Fever
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How to Manage Childhood Fevers at Home
by Daciana Iancu, M.D. Why are fevers good for children? Children develop their immunity most intensely during the first 7 years of their life. This is the time when they build and sculpt the body. Just like the children learn through imitation during this time, so does the immune system. Initially the children borrow immunity from their … [Read more...] about How to Manage Childhood Fevers at Home
The Story and Significance of Diwali: The Festival of Lights
Click Here for Original Story Posting by Tushar Goyal As part of Hindu Awareness Week we're shining a spotlight on Hindu culture and traditions while challenging sterotypes and raising awareness. This is a week to learn, connect and celebrate a rich global heritage, in a campaign brought to you by our Vice President Science & Engineering Tushar Goyal. In this feature we … [Read more...] about The Story and Significance of Diwali: The Festival of Lights
Festivals & Rituals: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Click Here for Original Posting from 'The Parenting Passageway' This is one of those posts to nudge you to think ahead a bit – Christmas is coming, but that day is solely the FIRST day of twelve days of Christmas! In my religious tradition, we actually call it “Christmastide.” The waiting of Advent is over and the celebration of food and Christmas carols is just … [Read more...] about Festivals & Rituals: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Festivals & Rituals: Epiphany
Click Here for Original Posting from 'The Waldorf Mom' On January 6, the children woke up to a new scene on our nativity table. Everything disappeared except Joseph and Mary (now wearing a circlet of stars around her head) and the Christ Child, now in its mother’s arms. A bright red star shines above them. The Three Kings are around the family and 12 candles, each … [Read more...] about Festivals & Rituals: Epiphany