Dry skin caused by cold weather can be extremely irritating and sensitive. When the skin is dry it may become itchy and flaky. It may also feel rough or appear chapped and have a dull or lifeless appearance. The skin may appear red and cracked causing it to bleed. In extreme circumstances where home remedies or visiting a certified aesthetician does not help with dry skin discomfort, it may be necessary to see a dermatologist.
While a healthy mom and baby are our primary goals in childbirth, the process by which you get there is just as important. Women take different approaches to pregnancy and birth. Some want to be heavily involved in education and decision making. Others do not want the responsibility, trusting their provider to make decisions on […]
August 26 commemorates Women’s Equality Day, a proud day for all American women This year marks 100 years since the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted all women the right to vote. Women earned the right to vote through the decades-long struggle of heroes such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Jane Addams, Ida B. Wells, Lucy Burns, and Mary McLeod Bethune who boldly persisted against those who wished to preserve the status quo. (Fun Fact: In 1895, Suffragist Susan B. Anthony came to speak at City Hall in Huntsville!). Women’s Equality Day gives us time to reflect on the work women have done across generations removing barriers, overcoming obstacles, and pursuing new ideas.