During your baby’s first 3 months, breast milk or formula will provide all the nutrition needed. But as your infant develops physically and mentally, the feeding process will evolve. In general, babies move toward consuming more milk during each feeding, so won’t need to feed as often and will sleep longer at night. But there… Continue reading
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What are the types of raw food
There are many types of raw food diets. A list, with descriptions, follows. * Sproutarian – one whose diet is predominantly sprouts. Those eating only sprouts are extremely rare; most sproutarians have a varied raw food diet. * Living Fooder – version of sproutarianism. The Ann Wigmore-style living fooder has a vegan diet centered on… Continue reading
What should eat 1- to 2-year-old children
At this age toddlers are moving from the eating habits they had as infants toward a diet more like your own. Your job is to keep broadening your child’s palate by introducing new flavors and textures. Food preferences are set early in life, so help your child develop a taste for healthy foods now. Toddlers… Continue reading
“Mom, tell me a story, please!”
It may already have happened: When books, toys, songs, snacks, video games, and DVDs have lost their charm, your child pipes up with “I’m bored! Tell me a story, please.” Your mind blanks and your child looks at you with anticipation. What should you do? You may not realize it, but you have a wealth… Continue reading
More and more U.S. infants born with syphilis
Reversing a 14-year decline, 23% more U.S. infants were born with syphilis in 2008 than in 2005, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released Thursday, Reuters reports. The findings show that syphilis rates, which have increased among men who have sex with men, also are increasing in the heterosexual community, the researchers… Continue reading
I’d like to improve my skin’s texture and get a bright complexion.
Working out and eating well is the secret to glowing skin. I’ve got the eating well part down, but always need to work on working out! Glowing skin is a sign of good health and youth. But as you get older, your skin gets exposed to the sun and free radicals, and your skin starts… Continue reading
Hypothyroidism diet for health, weight loss and increasing energy
For people diagnosed with a thyroid condition, the options may seem bleak. Some patients live with hypothyroid symptoms for their entire lives, even while taking Synthroid or other drugs. Others never get the right diagnosis and suffer through borderline low thyroid problems for years. One powerful way to address hypothyroid symptoms is with diet, by… Continue reading
What I need for beautiful hair?
What you eat can work magic — or wreak havoc — on your hair. To learn which foods will help keep your locks shiny, full, and healthy, read on. Your body thrives on the right blend of nutrients, and your hair does, too. To get the best vitamins and minerals for healthy hair, choose foods… Continue reading