Lisa M Boer LMHC

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• Spelt Flour: Is it Good for You?

  What is Spelt Flour?One of the most popular non-wheat, whole grain flours is called as spelt flour. Also called triticum spelta, this flour is used to prepare pasta, breads and a variety of recipes which are wheat free. Spelt flour is also called as hulled wheat or dinkel wheat.Spelt comes from the...

• Depression: Finding the Right Antidepressant

  The federal government’s health statisticians figure that about one in every 10 Americans take an antidepressant. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) reports that the rate of antidepressant use in the US among teens and adults has increased by 400% from the years 1988 to 1994 to 2005...

• Tofu: Types, Nutritional Value, Health Benefits and Risks

  What is Tofu?Tofu is known for its nutritional benefits and also for its versatility. Other names for tofu are soya curd and bean curd. Soya milk is curdled with a coagulant, "Nigari", which is a by-product of the salt making process and it is rich in minerals. Basically, after the salt is extracted...

• Laryngitis: What Is Croup?

  What is laryngitis?Laryngitis is the swelling of your voice box. It is often caused by an infection, mostly by a virus. The voice box is also known as the larynx. It links the back of your throat to the windpipe. The vocal cord and larynx are part and parcel and are required for speech. Laryngitis...

• Super Foods to Save Life

  According to many scientific studies foods including quinoa, broccoli, beans, and almonds can be categorized as super foods that prevent diseases and increase longevity. Foods like these contain some powerful substances that may help to prevent diseases and improve overall health. As experts put it,...

• Epinephrine for Quick Croup Relief

  Croup is a childhood illness that can cause distress to children, especially at night. It is characterized by stridor and a barking cough. This viral condition results in laryngeal and tracheal swelling.Although most cases of croup are successfully managed at home, there are still cases where...