Alexandra Masi LMFT

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• Psychological Changes in Children May Be a Sign of Celiac Disease

  Celiac is an autoimmune, chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract that is not easy to diagnose in adults. So, it is no surprise that things are even more complicated at an early age.However, a timely diagnosis of autoimmune disorders is critical, considering the fact that an early on-set...

• What Is Farro: Health and Nutrition Benefits

  What is farro?Farro an ancient wheat grain, which is also called as emmer. It has been eaten for thousands of years around the world. Its scientific name is Triticum turgidum dicoccum. It is found in a number of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Ethiopian restaurants.Farro was a popular grain among...

• Over-The-Counter Painkillers Taken During Pregnancy May Affect Male Infertility

  According to a recent study published in the journal, Human Reproduction, some of the common over-the-counter pain killers taken during pregnancy may result in male infertility. This study conducted on 2,300 Danish and Finnish women shows that even acetaminophen can affect the reproductive health...

• Decoding Facts About the Strep Throat Infection

  Is it a sore throat or a strep throat infection?Strep throat is a medical condition associated with bacteria that infect the throat and tonsils. The infection is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. This group of bacteria is usually spread through contact with droplets of an infected person....

• Home Remedies for Bedbugs

  What are bedbugs?Bedbugs are insects that usually live in beds and feed on human blood. Aside from mattresses, bedbugs can also survive on other surfaces and spaces, such as rugs or carpets, dressers, luggage, sheets, sofas, or couches. Among the different bedbug species, Cimex hemipterus...