Saturday, November 15, 2014
Baby Checkup
Most parents are thrilled when their baby is big enough to graduate to a real bathtub and sit in a handy seat--it's so much easier than trying to hold and bathe a slippery, squirmy tyke in an infant bathtub. But bath seats do require some extra safety vigilance, says Alan Korn, public policy director for Safe Kids Worldwide, a nonprofit organization working to prevent accidental childhood injury. Follow these guidelines to ensure that your baby suds up safely:
* Never, ever leave your infant's side, even for a second. "Within arm's reach" is the maximum recommended distance.
* Don't multitask--talk on the phone, organize toiletries--while you're in the bathroom with your baby.
* Use as little water in the tub as possible. About an inch is enough to clean your baby and allow him to have fun splashing.
* Stop using the seat as soon as your child attempts to climb or wiggle out of it, or becomes too big to fit comfortably inside it.
Eat your bananas, baby!
Bananas and sweet potatoes were likely your baby's best-loved first foods, right? Even though those infant favorites are packed with potassium, today's toddlers aren't getting enough of the mineral, according to new findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study, a large-scale look at the eating habits of kids under age 2 sponsored by Gerber. As babies try more solid foods--and begin preferring less nutritious fare like doughnuts and sweets--potassium (which helps regulate blood pressure and strengthen bones) seems to fall through the cracks. Try these tricks:
* Serve pureed bananas as a French toast or waffle dip.
* Mix pureed carrots into scrambled eggs.
* Top mashed sweet potatoes with cinnamon.
29% of you buy used baby clothing online
Shopping for infant hand-me-downs has become big business: In a recent Babytalk.com poll, almost a third of our readers said they've bought used togs for their tot on eBay and other auction-type websites. The cost savings are huge, but what about the ick factor? More than a few moms probably wonder, "Where has this garment been?" Relax, most experts say. No matter how many times a tiny romper has been pooped in or spit up on, the germs aren't going to survive a hot-water washing, or a dry cleaning if it's fancier party duds you're after.
LIFE-SAVING PHOTOS
You probably don't need too much encouragement to take pictures of your child, but how you shoot and store them can make all the difference in an emergency. No one likes to think their baby could one day be missing, but it happens to more than 2,000 children every day, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The best way to help law enforcement officials find your child is by having a clear and recent digital photo of your little one that can be quickly transmitted electronically. Duracell and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children have teamed up to offer a free Child Safety Toolkit, a downloadable guide with advice on the best ways to take and store your child's image. Some tips:
* The color photo should be no more than six months old.
* Frame only your child's head and shoulders in the shot.
* Don't include other people or animals in the photo.
* Digital ID images should be saved with the highest possible resolution (between 200 and 600 dpi).
For more information, go to duracell.com/parents.
JAUNDICE TEST
The earlier a newborn is checked for jaundice, the less likely the illness is to escalate. An 18-hospital study in Utah found that the rates of newborns with jaundice dropped by nearly half if the babies were given a blood test to detect elevated bilirubin levels before they left the hospital. The lesson? Insist that your newborn be screened before you take her home.
FACT OR FABLE?
Babies don't get strep throat.
Fable. Experts aren't sure why, but babies and toddlers usually don't experience the acute throat pain we associate with strep throat. They can become infected, though, with the same bacteria that causes it, says pediatrician David Krol, M.D., director of medical affairs and clinical evaluation at the Children's Health Fund in New York City. What your baby may develop instead: a low-grade fever, a runny nose, irritability, and decreased appetite.
ADDED MATERIAL
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grain of truth
Infants generally consume as many calories a day as their height in inches multiplied by 40. So if your baby is 20 inches, she should be consuming about 800 calories a day.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
6 Fun Fitness Activities...
6 Fun Fitness Activities...
Writen by Kathy Burns-MillyardExercising and staying fit doesn't have to mean hard work. Simply being active will help you get or stay in good shape. So with that said, here are some enjoyable activities that can help with your fitness goals too.
Bicycling
When you ask many adults when the last time they rode a bike is, they cannot answer. Although bicycling is a favorite pastime, many adults do not take advantage of this great option for exercise. Not only does bike riding exercise the body and build a stronger cardiovascular system, it allows you to get out and enjoy nature, fresh air, and see new sites.
Jogging or Walking
Both jogging and walking are GREAT ways to get fit. Not only do they tone the muscles, relieve stress, create a healthier heart, and improve lung capability, they make you look wonderful, which in turns helps you get excited about doing other exercise for fitness activities.
Swimming
Swimming is an excellent way to get into and stay in shape. If you do not own a pool, many high schools have aquatic centers, or there is always the YWCA or YMCA, or your local gym. Many offer water aerobic classes that will help you tighten your body, lose weight, and get a good overall workout.
Tennis Anyone?
Tennis is not only a fun sport, but also a great way to exercise. You do not have to be a Venice Williams to play; in fact, you do not even have to be good. Just running after the ball alone will help get you into shape. This is a great way to strengthen your cardiovascular system and lose weight. You can find tennis courts in just about every city and if you would like to play but have no idea how, lessons are reasonable.
Tip: Raquetball is sort of a "one person tennis". If you don't have someone to play tennis with, or you aren't feeling sociable, try raquetball instead.
Dancing
Dancing is so much fun and whether you enjoy a slow, Ballroom dance or a nightclub packed with people all moving to heart-pumping techno, as long as you are moving, it really does not matter what type of dance or music. The whole idea is to move your body. Dancing has long been recommended as an avenue to fitness.
Tip: Belly Dancing is an excellent workout for your stomach, waist and hips ladies!
VCR
If you have a VCR or DVD, rather than just using it for your favorite comedy or action-packed movie, try sticking in some good workout tapes. Even taking 15 minutes every day to work out will get you started. Try that for two weeks and you will be surprised at the results. Once you see that 15 minutes a day makes a difference, you will be encouraged to increase the time spent.
And one of my personal favorites... Yardwork!
Whether you're pulling weeds, planting flowers, mowing the grass or chopping wood: All of these activities can help you get into better shape. Don't cheat yourself though. Using a riding mower to cut the grass won't help you use the muscles or get your blood pumping ;)
So go out and get active, have fun, and work on getting or staying fit too!
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Monday, December 1, 2008
7 Tips for Great Skin At Any Age
7 Tips for Great Skin At Any Age
Writen by Dianne Daniels1. Cleanse your face twice a day - Did you know that every time you don't wash off accumulated dirt and environmental ‘stuff’ at night, you age your skin 27 days? You can help prevent some premature signs of aging by making sure you cleanse your face every morning and night. In the morning, you are washing off the residue of the cell renewal process, which occurs primarily at night. In the evening, you're cleansing off the day's effects on your skin, including exposure to pollution, sun, wind and office building air.
2. Use a skin care system - Putting together a cleanser, toner and moisturizer from what's on sale at the chain drugstore down the street is a recipe for disaster where your skin is concerned. Use a skin care system with products that are designed and formulated to work together, and you'll get much better results. Even you die-hard soap and water users could benefit from use of a skin care system. No more guess work about which product is the best for your particular type of skin, or wondering what to do when you run out and your drugstore no longer carries your "favorite" product. Gentlemen, this means you as well!
3. Eat a balanced diet - Yes, we all know that a balanced diet is the healthy thing to do, but did you also realize that a balanced diet helps with the moisture balance and the condition of your skin? Start with a minimum of 8 - 12 glasses of water each and every day, and follow up with lots of fruits and vegetables. Continue with a basic low-fat diet (but don't starve yourself!) and good-quality protein, and you'll have a recipe for not only good health, but also great skin!
4. Be gentle - Use a very light touch on your facial skin at all times. If you're used to rubbing your face or eyes vigorously (if you have allergies, itchy eyes or sensitive skin) you could be aggravating the condition. The skin on your face is very delicate, and the skin under your eyes is the most delicate of all! Never rub under your eyes. If they itch, try a cold compress or washcloth, or a cotton pad moistened with toner or witch hazel. Aggressive rubbing during your cleaning routine can also cause damage. Use a gentle touch on your face at all times.
5. Moderation in alcohol consumption - Alcoholic drinks tend to enlarge the blood vessels near the surface of your facial skin, and prolonged alcohol consumption or abuse can damage your skin. The overall health effects can be very negative, and they'll show up first in your face!
6. Get your ZZZZ's – The majority of cell repair and generation performed by your body's systems happens when you are at rest. If you're not getting enough sleep, your skin can't renew itself. Find the right sleep balance for you by tracking how you feel when you sleep 6 - 8 hours versus 4 - 6 hours over a 7 to 10 day period. When you feel your best for an extended period, that may be the right sleep level and amount for you. Try to ensure proper rest by winding down from the day's stressful activities so that you can fall asleep easily and rest completely.
7. Watch out for nature! - Blustery days with lots of wind can cause your skin to become dry and tight. We often protect our skin from winter's chill winds, ice and snow, but windy days in any season can cause skin damage. If you're riding in a fast-moving vehicle, or with the window down, make sure to moisturize your skin before and after the ride, especially if you notice any tightness. In fact, don't wait for the tightness to appear, take extra care with your skin every single day!
Follow these tips to help give you great skin at any age!
About the Author: Dianne M. Daniels is an Image & Color Coach, Consultant and Professional Speaker, and the author/publisher of "Polish & Presence: 31 Days to a New Image". She has helped individuals refine and define their personal and professional image, along with corporations and organizations. Learn how to create your Personal Climate for Personal and Professional Success at http://www.imageandcolor.com
Saturday, November 29, 2008
7 Healthy Foods
7 Healthy Foods
Writen by Beverly TerhuneSome foods seem to have it all. They're nutritious; they also contain lots of vitamins and minerals, and have great taste. The internet and other media forms sing their praises and urge us to eat our fill. Since none of these super foods come with disclaimers, here's the flip side of seven extremely touted highly-nutritious foods.
1. Garlic
One to three cloves of garlic daily can help lower cholesterol and protect against cancers of the stomach, prostate and colon. Garlic's antibacterial and antifungal properties also boost the immune system. But before you start popping cloves, realize that you must crush them to make their benefits available. The key healthful ingredient, allicin, only forms when exposed to air. So, when you cook with garlic let the crushed or chopped garlic stand for 10 minutes.
If you don't like to cook with garlic, find it difficult to digest, or cannot tolerate the odor - purchase a good quality odorless garlic supplement * make sure it contains allicin.
2. Leafy Greens.
Kale, collards, mustard greens, and spinach are supreme in the vegetable world. High in calcium, antioxidants, and the phytonutrient Lutein, leafy greens may help prevent cancers of the breast, colon, and prostate. A recent study also shows that Lutein may even help reverse macular degeneration. Of the four leafy green vegetables mentioned, kale contains the highest levels of antioxidants and contains the most easily absorbed calcium.
Spinach poses potentially painful problems. Though spinach is rich in potassium, its green leaves contain high levels of oxalate, which can contribute to kidney stones.
Also long journeys from field to table and warm temperatures can destroy up to half of the greens phytonutrients - so buy local-grown greens and eat them soon thereafter.
3. Salmon.
High in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, salmon may lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease and depression. However 90 percent of the salmon eaten in the United States is farmed raised rather than wild. And it contains higher levels of polychlorinated biphenyls, a probable carcinogen. Farmed salmon is more likely to be raised in polluted water and the fish face diseases not typically found in wild stock. Try taking a quality brand of Omega 3 in capsule form, unless you can find wild salmon certified by the Marine's Stewardship council as sustainable harvested.
4. Olive Oil.
Two tablespoons of olive oil may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. A recent study also shows it may block the action of the Her-2 breast cancer gene.
To ensure that you receive all the benefits, make sure you buy the extra virgin - cold pressed olive oil rather than refined or light, both of which are treated with chemical solvents that destroy many of the oil's nutrients. Also choose oil in a dark container because light can damage the antioxidants.
When cooking with olive oil, avoid getting the pan so hot that the olive oil starts to smoke. Excessive heat ruins the oil's flavor and creates harmful byproducts such as trans fat.
5. Almonds.
The most nutrient dense of all the nuts, almonds pack a healing mix of vitamins, protein and monounsaturated fats. Exposure to air, heat and pesticides can make the healthy almond a shell of its former self. Buy only organic almonds in their shells and ideally, in hermetically sealed packaging. Keep them stored in a sealed container in a cool, dry, or shady place or in the refrigerator or freezer.
6. Tomatoes.
Tomatoes contain lycopene. This potent antioxidant may help prevent atherosclerosis and cancers of the prostate, breast and lungs. When buying tomatoes, choose the reddest you can find - yellow or orange varieties lack lycopene. Tomatoes should be treated like fruit, they contain a high amount of sugar, so do not mix with proteins.
7. Soy.
Although soy is said to decrease the risk of heart disease, eating soy may also protect against cancers of the uterus, colon, prostate, and breast. However, soy can trigger allergic reactions such as nasal congestion, asthma, fatigue and itching. Always choose organic soy and read the labels for sugar content.
Supplements of the Month:
Garlic - Super Odorless
Benefits of Garlic:
Prevent Cancer
Researchers have found that allicin, a chemical found in garlic that gives it its flavor, could be used to fight cancer. Take Your Vitamin* brand of garlic contains allicin. The natural chemical reaction that forms allicin, which occurs when the garlic is eaten or smashed, may penetrate and kill tumor cells.
Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
Several studies suggest that garlic has many beneficial effects on the heart.
Garlic may:
Lower total cholesterol
Lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol
Lower blood pressure
Help keep blood thin, reducing the risk of blood clots and stroke
Lower elevated serum levels of homocysteine, according to preliminary studies Fight Parasites and Viral Infections
Garlic works like a broad-spectrum antibiotic against bacteria, virus, and protozoa in the body. And unlike with antibiotics, no resistance can be built up so it is an absolutely safe product to use.
Antioxidant Effect
Garlic can have a powerful antioxidant effect in the body, which means it helps to protect against damaging free radicals.
Reduce Fungal Infections
Garlic’s anti-fungal properties are excellent for reducing fungal infections, such as yeast infections.
Avoid Insect Bites
People who eat garlic tend to get fewer bites from insects like ticks, according to research. It also likely applies to mosquitoes as well.
Oregano Oil
Benefits of Oregano Oil:
'Take Your Vitamins' brand of Oregano Oil has been used for . . .
Fighting yeast, fungus (skin and blood-born).
Knocking out allergies, hay fever, and sinusitis.
Stopping infections (cold and flu).
Oregano oil has been reported to possess significant antioxidant power
and stimulates the flow of bile, which greatly aids digestion.
Oregano oil is natures natural antiseptic. It was used to sterilize pre-operative instruments until 1950.
It has been used as an anti-viral, anti-fungal, (yeast and candida problems), anti-microbial, and an anti-tissue agent, meaning it halts coughs and eases spasticity of the lung tubules.
Oregano oil has also been used as a mucolytic, (it helps thin mobilized mucous), anti-spasmodic, (eases tightness and spasms of muscles, and anti-parasitic.
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Friday, November 28, 2008
Home Gyms with Free Weights
Home Gyms with Free Weights
Writen by Gary GreshamHaving your own home gym with free weights is not only convenient but gives you the freedom to work out anytime you want. You save time and money, have no costly gym fees, no driving time, and no child care is needed.
Having a home gym with free weights and a machine for aerobic activity is the perfect combination for your home gym workout routine. Exercise and cardiovascular fitness are essential in a balanced fitness program.
It's important to include stretching and resistance to help build and tone muscles, burn fat and help prevent injury. Variety is the key to enjoying and keeping you motivated for a successful exercise workout program.
Setting goals that are realistic can be a huge motivating factor in sticking to your home gym workout routine. These goals keep your mind focused on the rewards you will see and feel.
Once you start your exercise workout program and experience good results, you will become even more dedicated to achieving your goals. When beginning an exercise program here are a few important things to consider:
1. Decide how many times a week you are willing to dedicate yourself to this exercise workout program. For any real benefits to occur, your home gym workout routine should be done at least 3 to 4 times a week. It is also important to set aside a couple of days each week for complete rest.
2. How much time do you plan on dedicating to your exercise program each exercise day? It's best to start slow and gradually work up as you get more fit. Aim for 30 to 60 minutes a day on the days you exercise depending on your fitness level.
3. Remember to change your exercise and cardiovascular fitness program every few weeks. That's because your body will adjust to the same routine and your workout won't be as effective without the change. Variety is a key element for keeping your motivation going and the boredom at a minimum.
Exercise and good aerobic workouts can provide you with a lifetime of good health. According to a study in 2004, more Americans are now participating in fitness activities to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
If your goal is having a toned body with more strength and flexibility, aerobic activity combined with a home gym with free weights is a great way to achieve it.
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