There are many options for urgent care in Des Moines. These clinics fill the gap in care between your primary care provider and the emergency room. You now have a speedy way to get seen for your health issue without...
As if this year hasn’t been crappy enough, I decided to get my first colonoscopy - seven years before the recommended screening age.
Why though?
My mother had some troubling results with her last colonoscopy and while her situation was easily...
This post is sponsored by Fadeaway Floatation Center offering floatation therapy in West Des Moines.
If a five-minute, uninterrupted trip to the bathroom counts as a vacation, you might be a mom who needs a float.
If the sight of a...
This sponsored post is brought to you courtesy of The Iowa Clinic — providing comprehensive care for the entire family.
The Great EpiPen Dilemma
There has been a great deal of media attention given to the price of the EpiPen in the...
While many children and families experience so much fun and excitement with Halloween, it can be a hard time for those with food allergies and other disabilities.
My son, Easton, is autistic and has food allergies, making Halloween doubly hard....
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. These are just some ways to try to keep your family healthy during the winter months.When my twins were born 5 weeks premature many fears overtook my mind. Spending 21 days in the...
A pediatric urgent care clinic is one in which the staff and providers are trained and excel in caring for children, infants, and newborns. Such medical facilities cater exclusively to young patients and are therefore even considered as “specialty”...
I never thought I would be someone buying an excessive amount of groceries. In my mid-20s when I really found my love and passion for food, health, and wellness, I tried to be simple with grocery shopping; it helped...
After giving birth to my second child in 2018, I knew I was done. We may not be done growing our family (as we are considering adoption), but I made the personal choice to not go through pregnancy again.
This...
This post is part 4 of 6 in our Home Efficiency Series sponsored by Wyckoff Heating and Cooling.
In part 1, we shared “Home Efficiency 101” from Erica, a busy mom of four. Part 2 was about how to and why it’s essential to change your...
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12 Great Patios in Des Moines
I don’t know about you, but the second the temperature gets above 70 degrees I suddenly want to forgo all responsibilities and take up...
