By Dr. April Ulmer When it comes to kids’ tummy problems, a wide range of potential causes may be to blame. Some of the most common culprits, such as the flu, are easiest for caregivers to identify. As important as it is to pinpoint the physical, or “organic,” causes of gastrointestinal symptoms in children, it […]
Lindsey Stroud is a 30-something boy mama, tech nerd and entrepreneur on a mission to find the best beauty products and margaritas. The owner and spray artist of Wild Honey Co. LLC has narrowed down her list of favorite beauty buys to these must-haves: High-end eyeshadow that’s worth the splurge I am a neutral girl […]
Brooke O. Lewis co-founded The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint 21 years ago with her brother, Brad, and this iconic Ocean Springs eatery has since grown into a mecca for barbecue lovers. The siblings, along with their Shed team, have competed on the barbecue competition circuit nationally and won numerous awards, taking home the elite […]
Hope Haven Children’s Advocacy Center helps children who are victims of sexual abuse and trauma. Here, Executive Director John C. James shares more about the organization and its role in the community: What is the purpose and mission of Hope Haven Children’s Advocacy Center? Hope Haven serves Hancock and Pearl River Counties and works with […]
By Dr. Sidra Khalid Cancer is a life-altering diagnosis that not only affects an individual physically, but also mentally and emotionally. When someone goes through different diagnostic and treatment steps in their cancer care journey, he or she likely will experience many emotions. For example, anxiety can arise at different times, such as during: the […]
Did you know women are at a higher risk for certain lung diseases? The number of U.S. women diagnosed with lung disease is rising, but you can take steps toward prevention. Memorial Health System pulmonologists, Dr. Summer Allen and Dr. Jay Segarra, are here to share some common signs and symptoms, as well as […]
Let’s “face” it — we all want to have clear, beautiful and young-looking skin. However, being bombarded with hundreds of commercials for skincare products, many claiming to be “the best” in the market or “dermatologist recommended,” makes finding the right ones tough. Given the overwhelming number of options available, you’ve probably wondered: How do products […]
Jamie Rhodes is a Biloxi native and busy mother of five, not to mention an entrepreneur and owner of XO Clothing Co. in Ocean Springs. She keeps several favorite beauty buys stocked to ensure she looks her best. “These products help me feel alive on days I am run ragged,” she says, “and I want […]
By Tracy Daniel-Hardy Since I’ve been chronicling my caregiving journey, I have learned that many friends, co-workers, and acquaintances are caring for parents like me, or for a relative or in-law. Many have tearfully confided their feelings of loneliness and expressed their discomfort in sharing their experience with those who can’t relate. Some have shared […]
