Children Health Articles

Children Health Articles

11 Aug

Is sugar bad for you?

Posted in Health on 11.08.10

The white crystalline substance we know of as sugar is an unnatural substance produced by industrial processes (mostly from sugar cane or sugar beets) by refining it down to pure sucrose, after stripping away all the vitamins, minerals, proteins, enzymes and other beneficial nutrients. What is left is a concentrated unnatural substance which the human body is not able to handle, at least not in anywhere near the quantities that is now ingested in today's accepted lifestyle. Sugar is addictive. ...

05 Aug

Creating A Healthy Skin and Clearing Acne Naturally

Posted in Health on 05.08.10

Creating A Healthy Skin and Clearing Acne Naturally © By Lena Sanchez Acne affects more than 20 million teenagers, and hundreds of adults according to the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology). It is the most common problem in the United States. Many over the counter remedies exist and hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent yearly on them. I have come up with some inexpensive home remedies that work perfectly well and are healthier for the skin. ACNE Symptoms: Persistent, recurrent pimples ...

04 Aug

Take Care of Ecoli Induced Illness Naturally

Posted in Health on 04.08.10

Take Care of Ecoli Induced Illness Naturally! © By Lena Sanchez This time of the year Ecoli related illnesses tend to run rampant in the warmer parts of the world. Sadly treatment given isn't always best! E. coli can cause vomiting, cramping and severe diarrhea, which can then lead to dehydration. One of the most common sources of E. coli is eating undercooked meat. E. coli outbreaks often occur during the summertime when many Americans are enjoying barbecues, picnics and foods served at ...

03 Aug

You're At Risk For Osteoporosis! Thousands Of Women Die From

Posted in Health on 03.08.10

Osteoporosis Risks & Prevention Options By Phil Beckett Copyright © http://www.womens-health-fitness.com Osteoporosis is a condition that involves the loss of bone mass, which results in chronic, progressive bone weakening. This "thinning" of the bones can be caused by a number of disorders, but is most frequently seen as a consequence of age. Osteoporosis is much more common in women, who usually begin to develop the disorder around the time of menopause, a time marked by a drop in the ...

02 Aug

How to Lower Cholesterol for Children?

Posted in Health on 02.08.10

"Autopsy studies have revealed that many signs of atherosclerosis including scarring are now found in the arterial walls of the babies in this country; that by the age of ten, half children have coronary arterial lesions; and that 100 percent of them have mild atherosclerosis by the age 15." How this can be? Your Diet during your pregnancy is very important for your unborn child... And if you are breastfeeding... your breast milk can have high fat/hormone content, partially reflecting ...

28 Jul

ADHD - Politics, Money, or Science?

Posted in Health on 28.07.10

As a medicinal chemist I've had the opportunity to see a shockingly different side of Ritalin (methylphenidate) and ADHD than the media exposes. The Experimental Pharmacology Department of the American Cyanamid Company and the Merck Index report that Ritalin is no less toxic or safer than amphetamine and methamphetamine. They continue, by stating that upon administration of these drugs, motor activity decreases. Often time's tremors and convulsions occur. Further studies on these amphetamine ...

27 Jul

Healing yourself with 5 simple steps through foot care!

Posted in Health on 27.07.10

Herbs For Hurts Inc. 35084 Sarcee RPOCalgary, Alberta T3E 7C7Phone: (403) 242-6860 Fax: (403) 246-6814. For further information www.booboobears.com Contact us herbsforhurts@booboobears.com Foot Care 1) Benefits of Foot Massage Improves circulation ·Reduces tension ·TLC- tender loving care ·Helps aching, tired feet ·If you have diabetes, you must check your feet. Nerve damage from diabetes lessens the sensation of pain, so diabetics may not know they've injured their feet. Blood vessel ...

25 Jul

Taste is Everything When Choosing a Protein Bar

Posted in Health on 25.07.10

As consumers, we are faced daily with choices about what to eat. As a bodybuilder, we are bombarded with protein bars that promise everything from tons of protein, low carbs, less fat, and the cheapest bar on the market. But rarely do any of the bars meet the most necessary requirement of them all. If the bar doesn't taste great, then I don't want to eat it. Regardless of how much protein might exist in a particular bar, if Bar A has more but tastes worse then than Bar B, I'm still more likely ...

26 Jun

Living Pure in an Impure World

Posted in Health on 26.06.10

Since chemicals are often the cause of problems, try to stay away from as many as possible. Note your reaction when you get exposed to them. AVOIDING ALLERGY-CAUSING SUBSTANCES Common sensitivities are caused by tobacco smoke, perfume and sponge rubber. Avoid sprays. Try baking soda for deodorant. Check children's toys for odours. Their markers, Playdough, etc. may be creating problems for them. The following are found to be used safely by many sensitive individuals: Baking soda: 2% ...

21 Jun

Ritalin and the D.A.R.E Program

Posted in Health on 21.06.10

Ritalin and the D.A.R.E Program By: Shane Ellison www.health-fx.net All Rights Reserved 2002 "It is only by means of the sciences of life that the quality of life can be radically changed. The sciences of matter can be applied in such a way that they will destroy life or make the living of it impossibly complex and uncomfortable..." -Aldous Huxley Author Brave New World Within the USA the common thought is that "There is a huge demand for child care, particularly for infants and toddlers." ...