Breezy Mama

...a breath of fresh air

Mother Health Fitness Beauty

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy and Who Needs it?

By

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Like it or not, as we age our bodies don’t always keep up with our needs for even keel hormones. As a result, we reach the “fun” part of trying to get the correct balance. Breezy Mama turned to our favorite OB, Dr. Gafori, of IGO Medical Group, to explain exactly what is hormone replacement therapy, signs to watch for that it’s time you need it, how long it takes to get right and more.

1. What exactly is hormone replacement therapy?

Hormone replacement therapy is treatment that replaces the estrogen that [Read more…] about What is Hormone Replacement Therapy and Who Needs it?

Should I Be Concerned About Ebola?

By

file000848537366

All right… it’s getting a tad harder to ignore the Ebola outbreak now. Sure, I’m told/read that the chances of getting it are highly unlikely, it will never make its way to the US… and now it has… and now we have had our first US related death. So, it was time for Breezy Mama to take this one on and turn to one of our favorite go-to pediatricians, Dr. Shakha Gillin. Read on to find out how much of a concern it is, whether there is an Ebola vaccine for adults and children and more.

Why is everyone freaking out about Ebola? What happens if we catch it?

Because it is a deadly virus. Unlike many viruses that just make us sick, this one kills.

Symptoms of Ebola Virus are [Read more…] about Should I Be Concerned About Ebola?

Mom Approved Skin Care Products for Eczema, Every Day and More

By

skin_care_for_kids_eczema

Breezy Mama reader, Crissy, needed a solution for her daughter’s eczema. Through her search, she not only found a solution, but a brand that was great for every day skin care for moms and kids! Read on for her story…

From Crissy:
I found an amazing company dedicated to getting safe products into the hands of everyone! We stared using [Read more…] about Mom Approved Skin Care Products for Eczema, Every Day and More

Boy Kicked Out of Preschool Because of Mom’s Facebook Post

By

promo234558985

Should a 4 year old boy be kicked out of preschool because of something his mom posted on Facebook? Are grandparents struggling for work/life balance? And is there too much pressure on parents to make dinner every night? Breezy Mama discussed these topics on Fox 5 San Diego with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldenhar and Family Medicine Specialist Dr. Melinda Silva. Watch the discussion here: [Read more…] about Boy Kicked Out of Preschool Because of Mom’s Facebook Post

Why Do I Still Look Pregnant 2 Years Later

By

048_pp

Question of the day: This is one that Breezy Mama (not only wonders, but…) receives a lot: Why do I still look pregnant 2 years later? Is that normal? Will my stomach ever flatten again? Fortunately, Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Brooklyn’s Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, explains why and what to do. [Read more…] about Why Do I Still Look Pregnant 2 Years Later