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Hormone Disruptors – Are They Lurking In Your Home?

April 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Learn what hormone disruptors to avoid and how to keep your family more healthy.

Worried about plastic and chemicals leaching into your skin and body? You're not alone. There is a lot of controversy surrounding hormone disruptors - those chemicals found in skin products, soaps, make-up, water bottles, and cans lined with BPA. They are suspected to affect or harm our health in several ways, especially when used daily. Recently Dateline NBC did an investigation into hormone disruptors. As with most stories, there are 2 opinions and 2 valid arguments to whether we can still ... Continue Reading

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Dying to Survive: Pharmaceutical Testing On Children Across the Globe

January 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Is drug testing by pharmaceutical companies overseas ethical and relevant?

With profits reaching into the billions, the United States pharmaceutical industry is one that continues to try to grow and expand. Pharmaceutical companies rely on doctors, the medical community, the FDA, and CDC to promote the safety of their drugs as well as encourage the use of their products. How do they do this? The answer is through drug trials. These drug manufacturers must prove that their solutions are both safe and effective before they can hit the marketplace and reap big profits. ... Continue Reading

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Children’s Allergies: A Joy Robber of Autumn’s Fun

November 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Learn how to deal with your child’s seasonal fall allergies – both around the home and playing outdoors.

Autumn is a beautiful time of year, and for most kids, it means hours of outdoor fun; frolicking in piles of fallen leaves, gathering acorns and pinecones or playing hide and seek in the forest. For some kids, however, the shifting weather means pesky allergens that cause itchy eyes, runny noses or even hives. The good news is that with the right precautions, you can spare your child a good deal of unpleasantness and make autumn a memorable season for all the right reasons. How to prepare ... Continue Reading

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Milk That is Perfect When You’re On the Go #milkunleashed

November 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Learn about how you can incorporate more milk into your family’s daily routine.

According to the Journal of Pediatrics, dairy and calcium intakes are inadequate in four- to 18-year-olds. In fact, only 30 percent of the US population two  years of age and older get the recommended level of calcium or more.  Plus, most kids do not get enough Vitamin D, potassium and protein, either.  The good news -- all of these important nutrients are found in milk. Shelf safe milk provides an easy and convenient way for moms to make sure their children are getting the nutrients ... Continue Reading

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Milk That is Perfect When You’re On the Go #milkunleashed

November 13, 2012 By
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Learn about how you can incorporate more milk into your family’s daily routine.

According to the Journal of Pediatrics, dairy and calcium intakes are inadequate in four- to 18-year-olds. In fact, only 30 percent of the US population two  years of age and older get the recommended level of calcium or more.  Plus, most kids do not get enough Vitamin D, potassium and protein, either.  The good news -- all of these important nutrients are found in milk. Shelf safe milk provides an easy and convenient way for moms to make sure their children are getting the nutrients they ... Continue Reading

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Tell-Tale Signs That Your Child Needs Glasses

October 15, 2012 By
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How can you tell if your child is seeing properly when she’s a toddler or in elementary school?

As parents, our children’s health and happiness is our number one priority. From making sure they’re happy at school - to looking after them when the're sick in bed - there is nothing we won’t do for our kids. One aspect you may not have previously considered is your child's vision. As babies grow, their depth perception and awareness of shapes and colors improve. By around nine months of age their eye color is established and they start to see the entire world around them. By one year ... Continue Reading

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Preventing Dehydration, Heat Stroke, and Sunburn This Summer

July 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Summer is the most risky season of year for three highly overlooked afflictions: dehydration, heat stroke, and sunburn.

It's a well-known fact that summer is the most risky season of year for three highly overlooked afflictions: dehydration, heat stroke, and sunburn. These conditions, especially the first two, are extremely dangerous and lead to thousands of hospitalizations every year. Moms beware — do not underestimate the dangers of July and August heat. Your kids will likely be out all day, running, swimming, and enjoying the great outdoors. This leaves them exposed to the sun for long hours, making it ... Continue Reading

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Kids Allergies are Nothing To Sneeze At

July 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Learn about common allergies in kids, and how to test your child for allergies.

It is that time of the year again. Allergies are rearing their ugly head, and everywhere you look, there are kids and adults alike sneezing, sniffling and just downright miserable. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAI) says that allergies are the most common chronic condition across the globe, and can range in severity from simple sneezing and sniffling to more serious, life-threatening conditions such as anaphylaxis. For kids, allergies can be even worse because they ... Continue Reading

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MSG: The Hidden Toxin in Your Food

June 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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MSG is known to be an appetite stimulant and cause physical problems – especially in children.

What if I told you there is a common flavoring substance added to your food that can cause physical, mental and emotional disturbances in you and your children? What if I told you that this substance is added not only to adult but also to baby food? Finally, what if I told you that despite countless scientific studies attesting to the dangers of this food additive, the FDA has done nothing to ban its use? The substance I am referring to is MSG (monosodium glutamate). It is commonly added to ... Continue Reading

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ADHD Now Diagnosed in 4 Year Olds

January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Now it is possible to diagnose and treat ADHD in children as young as 4 years of age.

ADHD, also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that causes children and teens to have difficulty controlling their behavior. Until recently, ADHD was a condition that was only diagnosed in children between the ages of 6 and 12 years of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics  released new ADHD guidelines at the annual pediatric meetings last year. Now it is possible to diagnose and treat kids as young as 4 years of age. If a preschool child is diagnosed with ... Continue Reading

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