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It’s that dreaded time of the day for you and your child: tooth brushing time. You gently convince (and by that I mean nag) them to brush their teeth, then suddenly, all hell breaks loose! You get the same response every time: thrashing, screaming, twisting away, and a closed-shut jaw that clearly says, “No way!”…
Have you tried quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah)? If not, put it on your next shopping list! Quinoa is a whole grain from South America that was used as a staple in the Incan diet, who believed the grain was sacred. It has become more popular in the last few years and recently the Food and Agricultural…
It’s a common misconception that all children need their vaccinations to start school. Many schools are telling parents that they are required, but don’t bother to inform parents of other options.
Medial tibial stress syndrome, more commonly known as “shin splints,” is a common complaint of many runners and other active people. The British Journal of Sports Medicine has reported that shin splints account for approximately 10 to 15 percent of all injuries attributed to running. Classified as a repetitive stress injury, shin splints are painful…
Someone who is suffering from this form of diabetes has to make lifestyle changes on a long-term basis in order to manage the disease. The following tips will come in handy when managing this disease and getting long-term control over blood glucose levels in the body.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, places people at a higher risk for a heart attack, heart disease, stroke and other complications depending on the cause of the hypertension. However, many people are uninformed of the natural methods they can use to decrease their blood pressure, rather than immediately resorting to medication.
Author: Jennifer Needham Have you ever wondered about those tiny numbered stickers you find on produce at the grocery store? They’re called PLU codes, which stands for “price-look-up”, and there are over 1300 different codes! Notice how the cashier at the store weighs the produce and enters the PLU code at the cash register. This is…
Dates happen to be one food that unfortunately gets ignored. What most people don’t realize is that dates are some of the healthiest fruits out there. There are so many benefits that you really need to consider increasing the amount of dates you have in your diet. Great for Diabetics Fruits can be disastrous for…
Pasteurization is a process that uses heat to kill microorganisms in food. This is most commonly used for milk and other dairy products, but can be applied to certain other foods as well. The key point to remember about pasteurization is that it is not selective as to which microorganisms it kills, and it kills…
When you think of getting healthy, you typically think gym membership, weight loss programs, and special diet foods. That can run into the hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a month. Few can really afford that. What you tend to forget is the generally good heath is free. What is Good Health? Good health can…