Chocolate and heart health - fact or fallacy?

July 29th, 2010
Wouldn't it be wonderful if chocolate and heart health went hand in hand. However, there is so much information lately about the health benefits of chocolate that it is only natural that people get confused. It is true, that if people only ate pure cocoa, then there might be heart health benefits. The problem is that most people eat processed chocolate bars containing sugar, corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, dairy cream not to mention other 'baddies' contained in some of those tasty fillings. Some ...
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Tiny Terrors Terrorize Mankind Again! Who's Defending You?

July 28th, 2010
That dreaded virtually invisible army of monsters is ready to wage war on mankind again this fall. Observed only through an electron microscope, cold and flu virus troops advance - menacingly. No, not a fertile science fiction plot, but rather a medical science fact. A harsh and brutal reality that we face every year of our lives. In an ordinary cold and flu season these ravenous, ruthless sub-microscopic invaders will claim between 250 000 to 500 000 lives across the planet, and infect ...
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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CABBAGE

July 27th, 2010
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CABBAGE: What cabbage has for you, what is it good for, what kinds are there, what to do with them. Sadly, most American households wrinkle their noses at the mere mention of this valuable, all powerful and sorely misunderstood vegetable. The word cabbage is usually enough to send children to their rooms with a myraid of excuses as to why they may not wish to eat their evening meal. While cabbage is a delicious and healthful staple in other countries, it is almost foreign ...
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Helping Your Child Stay Fit

July 26th, 2010
Would your child rather watch television and play video games all day than move an inch? Children are battling obesity and inactivity at alarming rates. It's time to get our kids in shape now, before they face serious health problems in the future. But how? As you can guess, the plan includes lots of fun. Any time you can add excitement and laughter into an activity, you've got a winner. Let's take a look at some of the ways you can help your child not only become healthier, but enjoy the ...
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Nutritional value and requirements of vitamins for the premature infant

July 24th, 2010
  The recommended oral intake of vitamins A,K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, vitamin B12, and biotic by preterm infants is the same as that recommended for full term infants. All preterm, as well as term infants should receive at least 1mg vitamin K at birth The International committee on Nutrition recommends that daily multivitamin supplements be given when enteral feedings are established, The most appropriate supplements are those that contain the ...
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A Step-By-Step Plan to a Healthy Pregnancy

July 22nd, 2010
Having a baby is an exciting moment. However, the nine months leading up to the experience can be a bit unnerving. Most women worry throughout their pregnancy about the health of their baby. To alleviate the stress and worry that often creep up during pregnancy, plan instead to have a healthy pregnancy and you can rest assured that you have done your very best to have a healthy baby. 1. Get in Shape Early. When you find out that you're pregnant is not the time to start a new diet or exercise ...
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Discover the Secrets of Citrus Fruits and Healthy Eating

July 21st, 2010
Citrus fruits have long been known to have many health benefits. In the days of the first ocean crossings, sailors often became sick with scurvy due to vitamin C deficiencies caused by a lack of citrus fruits. Even though vitamin C deficiency is no longer such a problem, many people do not eat enough citrus fruits. That is a shame, since citrus fruits are among the most delicious, and most nutritious, fruits available. Whether you have a grapefruit at breakfast or an orange at lunch, ...
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Halloween Facts

July 18th, 2010
This time of year, it's all about pumpkins. Carving them, decorating with them, and using them in recipes. Everyone does it as part of the Halloween tradition, but does anyone really know why? Let's take a look! Carving jack-o-lanterns is a tradition that dates back to the Celtic tradition of Samhain, which was the night when dead souls came back to earth in search of bodies. The jack-o-lanterns, lit from within by burning lumps of coal, served to ward away evil spirits but welcome ...
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How To Have A Happy And Healthy Back To School

July 11th, 2010
It's the time of the year that most kids have been avoiding; Back To School! Going back to school can make some kids anxious. Some are starting kindergarten and others are transitioning from elementary to middle school or from middle school to high school. Help your child keep things in perspective by helping them to realize that this new experience is exciting. Encourage them to have a positive attitude about the experience. Back to school can be frustrating and stressful due to poor ...
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Menopause and Women's Health

July 3rd, 2010
Creating a 'quality' menopause transition requires following certain guidelines to minimize its effects on women's health. You probably know that this condition wrecks havoc on female anatomy creating chemical imbalances and overall discomfort for a period of time (both short and long). Bouts of anxiety, physical symptoms such as hot flashes and vibrations ripping through the body, vaginal discomfort, relationship issues, and the realization that women are stepping into the next phase of their ...
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