Optimal Nutrition For Babies and Young Children

My first advanced practice education was a women’s health care nurse practitioner program. Prior to this advanced practice course, I worked in a labor and delivery unit at a local hospital for eight years. At this hospital I worked with not only uncomplicated births, but also high-risk deliveries, C-sections and highly technological ivf (in vitro fertilization) surgeries. All these medical situations had the same end result — a brand new baby. Once a baby is on the way, the parents need to make a host of decisions. By the time of the birth, some have already been made, but others are still pending. I was most surprised to observe the decision-making process new mothers went through about what to feed their new little person. They were given so little information about feeding their babies, which puzzled me. They seemed ill prepared, confused, and often did not make the decision until the baby was 30 minutes to an hour old. Some feeding decisions were made with no nutritional... Read more »

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Optimal Nutrition For Babies and Young Children

My first advanced practice education was a women’s health care nurse practitioner program. Prior to this advanced practice course, I worked in a labor and delivery unit at a local hospital for eight... 

August 19, 2008 | Read the story »

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Have You Tried These Natural Remedies as an Acid Reflux Cure?

If you suffer from acid reflux did you know that there are many natural remedies you can try to help eliminate and prevent symptoms? Natural remedies can be an excellent alternative or compliment to medications.... 

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Does Your Child Have a History of Autism and Seizures?

If your child has a history of autism, then you will want to watch for one of the more serious symptoms: seizures. The first thing that you will have to learn if your autistic child experiences seizures... 

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Managing Irritable Bowel and GERD With Herbs

If there’s anything more frustrating than suffering from GERD, it’s suffering from irritable bowel and GERD at the same time. If you do suffer from both conditions, you are likely very aware... 

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Gout relief doesn’t just come from medications and herbal remedies, but also through taking appropriate actions, such as exercises, to minimize gout symptoms and prevent the condition from flaring... 

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Stress Relief With Herbs: Discover How These Herbal Remedies Can Calm You Down In A Hurry

You’ve heard about herbs and that they might bring stress relief, but you may have hesitated. Are they safe? Which ones to take? How much? Which ones are the best ones? Sure, there’s Valium,... 

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Calcium Plays an Important Role in the Way Our Body Functions

Growing up we probably all have been told at one time or another to drink our milk and to eat low fat dairy products. The reason we were told this is because our parents and caregivers knew that by consuming... 

August 18, 2008 | Read the story »

Phenylethylamines Remarkable Properties For Weight Loss and Mood Enhancement

As we all know life can be challenging at times. Many of us feel overwhelmed for many different reasons. Sometimes our lives feel like they’re running too fast and we feel like we are living on the... 

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Core and Ab Workout

I hope your enjoying your summer! Hard to believe we’re half way through another year. Seems like yesterday I was celebrating New Year’s Day at a friend’s house, watching football and... 

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