Many parents are unsure about when to start toilet teaching or “potty training.” Not all kids are ready at the same age, so it’s important to watch your child for signs of readiness, such as stopping an activity for a few seconds or clutching his or her diaper. Most children begin to show these signs… Continue reading
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Use of more fish oil may fight against psychosis
Twelve weeks of fish oil pills made teens at high risk of psychosis much less likely to become psychotic for at least one year. The finding comes from a placebo-controlled clinical trial that enrolled 81 young people — average age 16 — teetering on the brink of psychosis. A year after entering the study, 11… Continue reading
Be careful with the supplements for adrenal fatigue
Taking vitamins or supplements to treat “adrenal fatigue” may do more harm than good, says Todd Nippoldt, M.D., a Mayo Clinic expert in hormone disorders affecting the adrenal glands. “Adrenal fatigue is a term that was invented outside the mainstream medical community to explain a collection of nonspecific symptoms, such as fatigue, body aches, sleep… Continue reading
Psychosis and long-term cannabis use
Young adults who have used cannabis or marijuana for a longer period of time appear more likely to have hallucinations or delusions or to meet criteria for psychosis, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the May print issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Previous studies… Continue reading
Weight Loss Herbs that are Safe to Use
There are so many herbs claimed to help in weight loss that we often don’t know which are safe and which can cause problems. Here are the top three weight loss herbs that are absolutely safe to use and have many benefits. • Cayenne – If you don’t have problems with spicy food, you can… Continue reading