About: Tara Kompare
- Website
- http://www.themedicinemom.com
- Bio
- The author is a doctor of pharmacy and mother of two amazing little girls. Her book, The Colic Chronicles (Da Capo Lifelong) is scheduled for release in June 2008. You can check out her website at www.themedicinemom.com or e-mail her directly at drk@themedicinemom.com. She encourages reader questions and feedback!
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Keeping Your Kids Clear of MRSA
Posted on 01. Aug, 2008 by Tara Kompare.
If you would have asked me five years ago if parents and teachers would know what “MRSA” stood for, I would have exclaimed a definitive “No. Thank Goodness!” That’s because community acquired MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus) used to be a rarity. Now, unfortunately, I have seen more cases of it [...]
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The Many Faces of Postpartum Depression
Posted on 07. Jul, 2008 by Tara Kompare.
Ever since I was a little girl I knew I wanted to become a mother. And, after my first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage at 10 weeks, I was completely devastated. But, I knew I had to try again and I was later blessed with the birth of two beautiful, healthy girls [...]
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Leaves of Three, Let it Be, Or Else…
Posted on 02. Jun, 2008 by Tara Kompare.
Camping is a wonderful family affair. Children and parents work together to set up tents, start campfires, and swat away mosquitoes. Despite our careful planning of every article of clothing to bring, what type of sandwiches to make, and which adult beverages we need, we usually always forget something. As a parent, I urge you [...]
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Food Allergy Facts and Fiction
Posted on 04. Jan, 2008 by Tara Kompare.
The time for Holiday feasts has passed once again. Juicy turkeys stuffed with care and Grandma’s homemade pumpkin pie undoubtedly had your name written all over them. Then there is always the mystery dish that no one wants to take credit for. And, most alarmingly, no one knows what is in it. [...]
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The Flu Fighters
Posted on 08. Nov, 2007 by Tara Kompare.
You have seen them before – mothers sporting backbacks equipped with disinfectant sprays, highchair liners, and a gallon of hand sanitizer. To some they may appear silly, paranoid even, but to those of us who have survived a flu infestation during the holidays, they are our role models for the flu season.
The influenza virus spreads [...]
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Stop, Spray, and Play: A Guide to Skin Safety
Posted on 31. May, 2007 by Tara Kompare.
Summer is all about trips to the beach and runny ice cream cones. The bright skies and fun-filled days, however, often let us forget the hidden, and deadly, dangers of the sun.
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Engage Your Endorphins
Posted on 26. Apr, 2007 by Tara Kompare.
Our bodies are equipped with little wonder molecules that, when properly ignited, are capable of lifting your spirits in ways you never thought imaginable. These naturally occurring wonder drugs are called endorphins. Endorphins are neurotransmitters that offer a variety of health benefits including emotional elation, stress reduction, improved immune systems, and decreased pain perception. In [...]