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Helping You Grow Your Money or Work From Home Opportunity

2012-07-18T20:55:00.001-04:00

Our website and blog focuses on health & wellness. Many areas impact our health that you may not automatically associate with. Areas like: financial, social, spiritual and many other factors can contribute to how you feel and just how healthy you are...
If you are stressed out about your finances or money, stress and anxiety directly impacts your health. It can increase your blood pressure, energy and sleeping patterns, just to name a few...

Our focus is to empower others, not only in health and wellness but overall. We do not usually do this, but wanted to extend an offer that may assist those who are stressed out about money or want to work at home but can't find any opportunities a credible source that may help!

Our subsidiary company, IOS Business LLC has successfully secured multiple contracts with Historical Societies and other Genealogy groups across the U.S. - We have the funding & need to buy over 6 million old high school yearbooks 1950-1988. The problem is, we just do not have enough time or manpower to find them all..

All you have to do is visit your local antique malls, used book stores, thrift stores, rummage sales or post a craigslist ad to buy old high school yearbooks. You can contact us prior and we will give you the specific years we need to buy for your local areas/schools. We will discuss the max amount we can pay you per yearbook and you can negotiate the price you pay locally when you buy it. You earn and keep the difference between what you pay and what we buy them from you for!

Most yearbooks sell locally for around $6-$10. Has earning potential of anywhere from $10 or more per yearbook you sell us! There is no catch to this, we setup initially your preferred payment method to pay you (PayPal, etc.). We just need help and hope to help others in the meantime!

If you are interested in receiving more info about this, just email IOSbusiness@ymail.com
Please share this and post on your social media to share with others who may need help right now.

Wishing You Wellness, Ask a Nurse Now
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Quick Prevention for Food Poisioning

2012-07-18T20:33:00.001-04:00

Getting Food Poisioning Is No Fun.... Check out this link on easy reminders before you eat out for your next meal

http://healthfinder.gov/prevention/ViewTopic.aspx?topicID=94&cnt=1&areaID=5&TopicContentID=722

Wishing You Wellness,Ask a Nurse Now
www.AskaNurseNow.info

GYPSY YAYA: She's Got The Look ...

2012-02-28T00:08:00.000-05:00

GYPSY YAYA: She's Got The Look ...: Yesterday I wrote a post about a look I'm currently obsessing over, that I'm calling "Surf Shack Chic" . Today I scoured Etsy and the net t...

A big thank you! for her posting our vintage 70's footstool in her blog! We love it and am thankful that others appreciate our love of vintage items!

Wishing You Wellness,Ask a Nurse Now

Risks to your Health during Holiday Season

2011-12-01T20:08:00.000-05:00

It's the Most Wonderful Time of The Year.... Or Maybe not.....

The holiday season is upon us. For some individuals this time of year is not just mistletoes and warm cozy fires. This time of the year can bring around some serious problems like depression. Everyone is at risk for depression, but there are some who are at a higher risk for developing depression during the holidays than others.

One group who is higher risk for depression during the holidays, are the elderly. Especially those who have lost their spouse. We are very busy during this time, but these individuals often spend all day alone with little to do. Especially if the weather is bad outside, they tend to stay closed up inside their home with minimal interaction with others.

Holiday season triggers feelings of loss more than any other time of the year. Especially if the loss of a spouse is more recent. The more recent the loss, the higher the risk for depression. They just miss them and that is a normal feeling to have. For those of us who know an elderly individual who has lost a spouse, it is important to remember them and take some extra time to check in on them. Ask them how are they doing. Many may reply fine, but watch for the non-verbal communication to answer this question. Invite them to holiday events. Even just a 15 minute phone call can help and let them know someone cares about them.

Another group at risk for depression during the holidays are individuals who have lost a loved one recently (last 2 years). Holidays are typically spent with those you care and love. The loss of a loved one can become hard to bear during this season. Call them and let them know you are thinking about them. Again, watch the non-verbal communication to know how they are "reallly" doing.

Some signs that someone may not be doing as well as they are telling you they are:

Their appearance is not how they usually look
They avoid talking or spending time with you
Flat affect: in the health field, we professionals refer to this when somone does not show any emotions good or bad - they appear like they just don't care about anything
Tearful or very hyper-emotional: extemely sad or upset

These are only just a few examples and not everyone can show the same symptoms. You know this person in their normal days, so just listen to your internal red-flags if something doesn't seem quite right.

I wrote this topic to remind all of us during this super-crazy busy time to take a quick moment and think of others in our life that may be going thru a rough patch. To take 15 minutes and make a difference. It is so easy to get so busy that you meant to call them or had wanted to... Make it priority that no matter what, you will reach them. It may make a world of difference to that individual.

Happy Holidays to all our Blog Readers

Wishing You Health and Wellness,
Ask a Nurse Now

Juggling Your "To Do" List w Upcoming Holiday Season

2011-11-07T07:29:00.001-05:00

As Halloween passes by, we are quickly reminded of the upcominh holiday season as stores barracade us now w xmas decorations and sales...
Our blog aids health and wellness, many things can impact this like:
-stress
-finances
-lack of alone time w your mate
-lack of r&r for you
This is part 1 of an ongoing blog topic we are featuring this year focused on reminders, lil pick me ups and suggestions to keep you grounded and sane this holiday season!
sign up for our blog to receive some important tips to remind you and even show you how to have a great holiday season without killing yourself!
Part 2 planning so stay tuned and share this blog w those you care about.

Ask a Nurse Now Team

Preparing Your Children for School: Encouraging Discussion about Feelings

2011-08-10T20:07:00.000-04:00

If you are like most parents, right now you are asking yourself, "Where did the summer go?" Summer has zipped by us, as parents scramble to buy the school supply list and prepare their children for a new school season...

It is very important to take some alone one on one time with each child and discuss with them any feelings they may be having about the new school year. Even if your child is attending the same school, they may be experiencing some anxiety about returning to school and this can help teach your child about how to express their feelings.

Children of any age, can experience difficulty expressing how they feel. One exercise that is good for elementary aged children is to have them do the following (it's a great art activity also!):

Build a Feeling Box:

Take a shoe box and let them decorate it with construction paper, cut outs from magazine pictures they enjoy
Explain to them this is their private box, that no one else will have access and the goal is to write down short sentences of how they feel
They can cut up pieces of paper and put in the box with a pencil/pen
Encourage them daily or anytime they experience any type of feeling to write it on a piece of paper, fold it up and put it in their feeling box
There is no right or wrong with this activity, this only helps a child learn how to express their feelings

An example entry note: I feel mad, my brother took a game from my room

I feel sad, my Grandmother is sick in the hospital

There is no set method that works for every child, but it is important to make sure you open the channels for your child to vent if they are feeling anxiety or nervous about the new school year. As parents, teaching them effective methods of communicating their emotions, will aid them in years to come.

We encourage others to share their methods of how they teach communication to their children. Please share with others!

The Ask a Nurse Now Nurses

Summer Health Tip: Sunscreen Basic Facts

2011-08-02T20:09:00.000-04:00

Sunscreen is important!

Sunscreen Basic Facts: a summertime health tip from www.AskaNurseNow.info

I have to admit, I am a RN and have not been the best about being serious on protecting my skin in the summertime.... After all, we live in a culture where sunkissed skin is attractive and a sign of health.

It took me facing a serious health condition to take this to heart. Now, after being diagnosed with a severe type of Lupus, I have experienced firsthand how the sun can greatly hurt my body physically. Even if you do not have Lupus or a health problem that can get worse with sun exposure; it's important to protect yourself. You can send me a thank you card when your older and your skin has retained it's youthful appearance versus wrinkles and sun-spots of those who do not.

After viewing the store's shelf that contained a hundred different types of sunscreens; I had to arm myself with some basic info about what products are the best. The following quick tips will save you time, $$ and skin damage:

Look for products that contains a SPF factor or 15 or higher AND block both UVA and UVB rays
Sunscreen usage can begin in children aged 6 months and higher. Good products for younger children/infants are: Aveeno Baby, Neutrogena SPF 30 for sensitive skin, Solbar Zinc, Waterbabies for infants
The safest ingredients are: Zinc Oxide and/or Titanium Dioxide
Other effective UVA and UVB sunscreen ingredients include: Avobenzone (Parsol 1789) and Mexoryl
Make sure it's waterproof or sweat proof. Sunscreens resist perspiration and swimming: however, re-apply after skin gets wet or every 1.5 hours
The best sunscreen is the one that you use regularly!
You may have to try several different brands to find the one that works best for your body and it's chemistry make-up

I know that sunscreen can be a real pain and since most people do not suffer immediate damage, it's not taken that seriously. I now have no choice, but hope you make a conscious one to protect your body- You Deserve It!

Share this blog entry with others you care about. Remember you will always be your biggest advocate and arming yourself with health info that is credible is power! No one will watch out for you more then yourself!

www.AskaNurseNow.info website and blog is owned and written by experienced Registered Nurses who care

Art - Show Your Artistic Side

2011-06-27T04:48:00.000-04:00

Ask a Nurse Now is accepting donations for art supplies to donate to art classes throughout the United States. If you have any old or extra art supplies lying around that you do not need or need to de-clutter your home with. Contact us today, we will provide any charges related to shipping the items.
We want any type of supplies: paint, brushes, paper, crayons, glue, jewelry making, tools, yarn, crochet, fabric, thread, sewing items, wood, etc. Any items is acceptable and will be used for classes we are forming in different locations for children, young adults, eldery and those who suffer from health problems, mental problems and trauma. Our programs are geared for those who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder of some form, but we also want to help others in learning coping methods thru artistic avenues.
Please share this with others and help us on this drive. If you want to participate in our Program "Healing Hearts thru the Arts" contact us for more information!

Relax & Enjoy Life.....

2011-06-27T04:36:00.000-04:00

With work, errands, the house, the bills, dinner, the kids, etc. etc. It is hard to set aside time to truly doing something you enjoy.... Your health & wellness is directly tied to taking a time out and relaxing. To relax, dedicate and make it a priority to spend at least 1-2 times a week doing something you enjoy.

Ask yourself, what is something you have always wanted to try, but keep putting if off until.... I can promise you that the until time will never come! I am speaking this firsthand, having lived most of my adult life under these terms. There is never enough time to do take up that painting class, skydiving lesson or attempt to try rock-climbing. Whatever it is that you have always wanted to do, you owe it to yourself to do it and do it now!

As a RN, I can't stress enough how many times I have seen individuals living their life with regret, wishing they had done this or that before they got sick or got diagnosed with a severe debilitating health issue. I have uploaded a picture that I took today. I have loved photography for ever and actually if I could choose another type of vocation to pursue - it has always be photography. Today, I had a million things to do... I pushed them all aside, spent the day riding with my husband on his motorcycle tagging along my Nikon taking pictures all day long.

Today was an enjoyable day, those million things I've got to do are still here... But I had a wonderful enjoyable day and that is what counts!
Share this post with someone you care about - tell them to start pursuing the moments in life that they enjoy!

Here's wishing you health and happiness - Angi from Ask a Nurse Now
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Behind the AskaNurseNow.info Business - Why We Are Doing What We Are Doing

2011-06-22T16:46:00.000-04:00

Forgive my poor attempt at trying to reference this title like the VH1 Behind the Music Series... At the time it seemed like a good idea, but now that I am looking at it... it's not materializing like I'd hoped.

With hundreds of websites, blogs and other business currently on the web; all targeted to the health, wellness and medical niche'. I felt compelled to explain how we got here and where we are planning to go from here and this can help others see that our intentions are headed in a different direction then the others sites in this area.

I have been a RN for over 2 decades. My entire career has been involved in the public health area, insurance (healthplans - both State and Federal related, like Medicare and Medicaid for lower incomed individuals and Grant funded healthplans for those who are uninsured or are experiencing difficulty paying for health insurance premiums). More importantly, before I even became a RN, I experienced firsthand some issues related to the medical field and to this day have continued to have personal experiences that further reinforce our purpose here.

My professional and personal experiences have shown time and time again, that our current healthcare system here in the United States is critically flawed. There is major fragmentation in many areas of this system and there's no sense in pointing blame, because how we got here really doesn't matter. Our entire focus is how we are going to go from here...

Everyday, individuals are facing serious health crisis issues and are having to make decisions. Already in a state of anxiety due to the new issues they are dealing with, they make decisions and may not know all of their choices, the facts, the risks, the resources and alternative options. This is not the sole fault of the Doctors, Surgeons, Insurance or Hospitals and is a mixture of many sources.

This is so important so I am going to stress this next comment:

You will always be your own best advocate when it comes to your health and wellness

The Medical Professionals do care, some more then others. But at the end of the day, no one will act on your behalf more then yourself or you for your children/family. Therefore, you must arm yourself with:

The right information for the medical issue you are dealing with

Do not base this serious decisions on a website you googled in a search engine. You must make sure the information you are reading is coming from someone who has the experience and background on what they are talking about. Several times a day, I come across a medical website that is instructing on how to treat diabetes and the information is 100% wrong or lacking vital info!

That leads us to Ask a Nurse Now. Our site and information is always 100% written by Registered Nurses or other medical professionals that we have researched and determined to have the credentials and background to give you the best up to date information. You can always trust our info has all the facts, gives you other options and much more.

Our site deals with the topics that really impact our health. If you have high blood pressure, but are very stressed because your job is not going well, your worried about paying your bills and your relationship with your spouse is not what you call "Happy and Loving", a website telling you how to lower your blood pressure really isn't going to help you much till you also get help and deal with the other issues going on as well. Our site offers info, resources and other E-books about dealing with job issues, relationship issues, figuring out how to deal with debt or financial support resources.

I had my first child at the age of 21, uninsured, married with both of us making just above the minimum wage level back in 1991. The OB doctor took me off work due to high blood pressure 4 wks before my delivery and I kept on working... I sacrificed both my unborn daughters life and my own, because no one at the OB doctors office or the hospital told me about the local resources and programs available that could have helped us pay for the medical bills, pay for the C-section and $19,880.00 hospital bill. The stress of all of this, caused us marital stress and huge financial struggles. After going thru all of this, I find out 2 yrs later, I would have qualified for health insurance, a local program that helped with formula/food and a program that helped us pay for our rent.

.... There will never be words to describe how victimized I felt learning this... Why did no one offer me this information? I was only 21 yrs old, no extended family to offer advice and we were trying to struggle and get all of this figured out on our own.

I know that right now, there are families out there going thru what I went thru and Ask a Nurse Now is here to stop that. We are small and just starting out with no money to fund what we really need to get this done, but we are going to make it and change the way our healthcare system leaves families and individuals out to try to figure out all of the answers.

To do this, it starts with each one of you. Spread the word and start acting on your behalf. Raise your voice if you have questions, ask for additional information, if something does not sound right, tell the Doctors, ask for more tests or someone else to check for a second opinion.

Remember, all the health professionals are working for you. You spend more time picking out a microwave then you will do choosing your medical doctor or surgeon. Get informed and Stand Up for Yourself - Support Ask a Nurse Now - join our Twitter, FaceBook, Blog and website.

Linking to Ask a Nurse - Twitter, FaceBook & all those other social media sites

2011-06-22T15:53:00.000-04:00

Join Ask a Nurse Now on Twitter and FaceBook to receive up to date information about health and wellness. Ask a Nurse Now is going to be starting a monthly contest for our Blog readers, FaceBook Fans and Twitter Followers. Every month, we will post the contest along with the details. All contests will require the winner to be connected either to our Blog, Twitter or FaceBook account.

You will want to keep watch for this because Vendors have donated very cool and useful prizes, some valued over $200.00 - so share this with all of your friends.

To connect to us:
FaceBook - Ask a Nurse Now FaceBook

Twitter - Ask a Nurse Now Twitter

Ten Ways Caregivers Can Make A Loved One Laugh

2011-05-25T11:29:00.002-04:00

Ask a Nurse Now is dedicated to providing you information and support to assist you on your Path to Health. Today, we see the number of adult caregivers growing, as they are caring for their elderly parents. I have worked for two decades with Caregivers and this is a tough role. Please follow our lead on supporting our Caregivers and share this article blog with others. Also, I encourage you to link into our Ask a Nurse Now Board and join others who are serving the role as a Caregiver and start building a network of support from others and resources this may bring. This blog article below is a great addition to our Caregiver support forum.

Wishing You Health - Angi from Ask a Nurse Now LLC

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Ten Ways Caregivers Can Make A Loved One Laugh

2011-05-25T11:29:00.001-04:00

Ten Ways Caregivers Can Make A Loved One Laugh

2011-05-25T11:29:00.000-04:00

Whatever hatred saves the number

2011-05-05T12:45:00.002-04:00

Whatever hatred saves the number.

Wishing You Wellness, Ask a Nurse Now

The top ten worst suggestions commonly given to someone with a chronic illness

2011-05-04T01:53:00.001-04:00

For those of you who are dealing with a chronic health problem, you may get a laught from reading this link! If you can relate, please post a comment to this blog and share with other Ask a Nurse Now readers. I have always stressed how important it is for individuals who are chronically ill, to maintain their identity versus becoming their illness.
If you run into someone you know is sick, do not initially bring up the illness. First, talk to them as you would a healthy individual you ran into. Sick people find themselves constantly being asked by others about the illness. People ask this out of concern because they care. But if we can educate everyone to be conscious about this, it's a good start!

Sick Humor: The top ten worst suggestions commonly given to someone with a chronic illness

Coping with the Winter Blahs..

2011-03-20T16:05:00.000-04:00

Many of us find ourselves around this time of year dealing with symptoms that we normally do not experience. Feeling tired, unmotivated, sleeping more & over-eating are just some of the symptoms individuals can experience during this time of year.
SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a common disorder associated during the winter season and lack of sunshine. Sunlight can affect our body in more ways than you are aware of.

The good news is, this is easily treated and only short-term. We urge you to visit out site http://www.askanursenow.info/ to get more info about SAD or to post a health related question you may be experiencing and one of our Nurses will answer your question for free!

Online you can find many products to purchase that can help SAD such as lamps that mimic sunshine and emit light that your body feels is actual sunshine. Take advantage of sunny days right now and spend some time outside.

If you are unsure if you are experiencing depression. Our website has a free link to a depression screening tool. This quick tool scores your answers and will give you a risk score that will then advise you to seek professional help.

We are almost out of the winter-season, so SAD symptoms will subside once we hit spring-time. A final quick tip from Ask a Nurse Now that can help you when dealing with SAD or the symptoms described in this blog is: put some music on that you enjoy. Studies have proven that music will elevate your mood and give you energy. Play upbeat music while you are in the shower or getting ready in the morning. We promise you, that it will help.

Here's wishing you wellness!
Ask a Nurse Now
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The Professional Mini-Sessions Program – A new program by Ask a Nurse Now –Affordable access to expert advice

2010-09-21T14:12:00.001-04:00

We are in the middle of an economic crisis. Jobs are being cut, benefits are almost nonexistent and bills are mounting into huge piles for us to deal with. The website www.AskaNurseNow.info was created by a Registered Nurse who both professionally and personally experienced firsthand the barriers individuals and their families face when dealing with everyday issues that ultimately impact their health and overall wellness.

Your health can greatly be impacted by your social conditions (relationships, financial status, job, spiritual). Ask a Nurse Now entire goal is to assist you in gaining information, resources and services that allow you to make the best decisions about your health and wellness. We do not want anyone to experience regrets down the road, when they find out another alternative was possible, they just did not know about it!

There are thousands of experts in the World who are specially trained to help us all deal with our social conditions despite if they are related to relationships, finances, work or spiritual. Studies show these experts do really make a difference and can help us. They show us resources or how to do what we could not have done otherwise. They show us coping methods, support alternatives and how to deal with past issues that bring us to our present day self.

Ask a Nurse Now Nurses know 2 reasons why individuals are not taking advantage and using these experts to help them deal with their issues. The first reason is individuals do not know how to find these experts! I am an experienced, trained RN and I had difficulty locating a Maternity Doula. Now how can a non-medical individual who does not know where to start locate one of these experts? It is almost impossible and if you do locate them, how do you know they are credible and are performing at their expertise level of standards? You absolutely do not, so you waste your time and money to only find that you still have your issues and now you’ve got this debt to this wasted professional. Our Professional Mini-Session Program brings these experts right to your access.

The 2nd reason is, these experts cost alot of money! Hundreds of dollars to access a Legal Expert (attorney or paralegal) and have them assist you. Who can afford this right now when everyone struggles to pay their basic bills? Our Professional Mini-Session Program takes care of this by offering you a shorter session duration that allows you to access the info you need at a fraction of the cost. It also requires the expert to get working fast, they only have a small amount of time to get this work done – if you are paying an hourly rate for an expert, this will save you hundreds of dollars!

Click now and go to our website to check out our program. Our expert list includes:

Wellness Coaches
Legal Assistance – estate planning, living wills, power of attorney
Holistic Therapy – Meditation, Yoga, Natural alternative therapy to treat common disorders
Maternity Doula – Trained in pregnancy, good for those trying to get pregnant, fertility issues and pregnant individuals that want to design a natural holistic birthing plan individualized to their needs. Can include hypnotherapy, meditation and other cool techniques. This birthing plan can be collaborated with your Midwife of OB/GYN
Disability Experts – assist in filing of disability or appeal a denial decision, saves you time/money knowing what you need to file, how to file on your own
Medical Legal Expert – filing lawsuits, workman compensation cases, issues where you need a medical opinion to review the case and give recommendations. Resources for locating best help or tools
Counselors – specialized counselors trained in different areas like: death of a loved one, divorce, abuse, depression and other issues that can help you make a plan, tap into resources and start the road of recovery and feeling better
Hypnotherapy – trained to help stop smoking, lose weight and other issues impacting your life now
Weight Loss Experts – specially trained in diet and exercise, can individualize a plan that meets your lifestyle and habits. No more trying to follow a ridiculous diet you know that you can’t do.
Addiction Specialists – if someone you love is addicted to gambling, sex, drugs, alcohol or work, etc. Our experts can help you develop a plan on how you can get your life back on track and how to deal with your relationship with this person
Many more Experts

Our Mini-Sessions vary in length and cost but they start at a very affordable $30.00 a session for 15 minutes. Our goal is to expedite or crunch time and get right to that problem and the goal. It is very individualized and up to you. You can do several sessions or do just one. But Ask a Nurse Now promises our expert panel will get you started on that road to finding a solution that you would have otherwise not been able to afford and go down! Visit us today for more information.

The Mini-Sessions Program

Attention All Website Owners who are Technically Challenged

2010-09-21T01:50:00.000-04:00

I want to begin this by stating, I am not a technical guru. I am only a RN with a vision to help those who lack resources and knowledge to improve their health and wellness by offering them tools. I know how to keep you alive if your heart stops or your are bleeding profusely, but if you need help with your sites html - I am not your girl!
I actually have a degree in business and am finding, that I am really not that bad at this entrepreunerial thing; I've got a couple successfull business start-ups under my belt now and I am successfully running 4 profitable businesses.
I have to admit, this technical part of designing and building websites, html, keywords, search engine optimization, social media, on and on... It makes me totally dizzy! I like to think I am an intelligent person, but there are times, I can't even work our remote control right with all systems - the surround sound, satellite dish, DVD and Tivo! I call myself "electronically challenged" and I cant count how many times, I've heard the IT guys at my day job, remark as I explain to them a problem I'm having, "hmmm... I've never seen that happen before...."
That is not very reassuring to say the least...
Due to having a no dollar budget for my start-up businesses, I had to teach myself how to do all of the website design and development and I am not really sure if I am doing it right! It's been a long tough journey, that has been chucked full of errors, mistakes and lessons learned....
I search for resources and tools all the time online, but to tell you the truth, I wouldn't know if they are a credible source to save my life.
I wonder how many others have been on this same journey? Did they share the same tribulations, only to find themself finally feeling confident and actually understanding this stuff after a while?
I have read about Google banning websites based on certain criteria found within the site. When I read this, it gave me chest pain! I immediately worry what happens if I accidently do something Google deems unacceptable and then bans me? I mean, what do you do if you get banned by Google, they have the power of Greek Gods to me! You just do not get anymore important than Google and if they ban your site, what would you do? Can you call the Google banned website department and explain to them I am just a Nurse not a website designer?
My business would surely be ruined if Google banned me, I can assume it'd feel like going into the post office and seeing your mug up on the wall for one of the FBI's most wanted list!
Today, as I was trying to figure out shopping cart options - I came across a quick and easy tool that is free that checks if Google has kicked your website to the curb. I quickly entered my website ip and held my breath waiting for the analysis to finish...
....OK, a huge sigh of relief washed over me as I saw my site is fine and not banned. If you would like the same security, feel free to visit the link below and use this free tool to check your site out.
If you can please post a response if you use a free tool that can be helpful to us that are not highly gifted as an IT expert - I am interested in others who find them self where I am and how they get thru all of this on a shoestring budget? Maybe I need to consult my website building for Dummies book?
Google Banned Checker Tool

Calling All Birth Doulas

2010-09-13T02:34:00.000-04:00

Birth Doulas are a wonderful gift to women thinking about getting pregnant or those who find themself pregnant and not comfortable with conventional methods of delivering their baby in the confinement of a hospital or typically delivery method.
Making a birthing plan is truly an individualized process and this is never a cookie cutter process. Here at Ask a Nurse Now, us RN's are striving to expand the information about this and broaden the availability for individuals to access a Birth Doula. We are designing a special new program to connect individuals and gain additional information. If you are a Birth Doula or know a birth doula, please email me at: Angi@AskaNurseNow.info we are looking for Birth Doulas who share our common vision and are innovative thinkers to share this new exciting experience with!

Developing a Birthing Plan during Pregnancy

2010-09-13T01:48:00.000-04:00

Going through your first pregnancy can be a stressful time. Especially when in-experience plays a large role and leads to you following what your OB Doctor wants to do. Keep in mind that you are the one pregnant and you can develop a pregnancy plan that fits best to what you and your loved one wants.
We encourage you to talk to you Doctor early in the pregnancy about developing a birthing plan and if your Doctor shows resistance to this, ask questions about why. Of course, some pregnancies can be high risk meaning, that there is an indication of a possible problem and this can impact a birthing plan. But most pregnancies are normal and without risks and are safe to develop birthing plans that include no drugs, holistic types of treatments like: meditations, yoga and water. If you really envision having birth at home, look into finding a Birth Doula and Maternity Mid-wife. These experts are specialized in helping you design a holistic birthing plan that will empower you and offer no regrets after the birth!
If you need help in locating a Birth Doula or Mid-wife - go to our website http://www.askanursenow.info/ we specialize in connecting others to credible reliable experts to ensure individuals can connect and empower themselves with all the available info and resources out there! We do not want anyone looking back and wishing they had made a different choice, especially in the birth of your children.