Topic: Medical Conditions

What is TMJ? TMJ is short for temporomandibular (tem-pour-o-man-dib-u-lar) joint (disorders/conditions). The TMJ connects the “mandible” (the lower jaw) to the temporal bone (located on either side of your face […]

Having a food allergy means that your body is very sensitive to one or more of the proteins found in certain kinds of food. This is different than having an […]

Egg allergies are one of the most common food allergies in children. An allergy to eggs may develop as young as infancy.  Research studies have found that about 70% of […]

A soy allergy is an allergy to soybeans and other soy containing products and is a common food allergy affecting 0.4% of children. Soy allergies are often detected during early […]

A wheat allergy is most common in children and is often outgrown by adulthood, but can be outgrown as early as the age of three. Approximately 65% of children with […]

Have you heard of someone having conjunctivitis? Have you heard of someone having pink eye? Did you know that they’re the same thing? Conjunctivitis (also known as pink eye) is […]

What is Cerebral palsy (CP)? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a life-long condition that affects muscle movement and coordination. In the United States about 10,000 babies born each year will have […]

Thank you for asking such an important question, especially since next month (March) is endometriosis awareness month! Did you know that 1 in 10 people born with female reproductive organs […]

Thank you so much for this question! We know that endometriosis can affect anyone born with a uterus, so it’s important to recognize how this diagnosis can be experienced and […]

Awesome question, thank you for asking.  First and foremost, starting any form of hormonal contraception should be a personal decision. This includes but not limited to; birth control pills, patches, […]