Archive for December, 2009

 

American Academy of Pediatrics Launches New Kids’ Health Site

Monday, December 21st, 2009

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Raising children is no easy task and is filled with constant surprises. Parents often need lots of advice, medical and otherwise, with the internet often being the primary ‘go to’ place for information.  Parenting advice varies greatly and despite dispensing health or medical related information, websites still encourage parents to consult their pediatricians.  The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)  found a solution for this quandry launching a new child health website that provides web based medical advice directly from pediatricians. (more…)

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Consumer Reports Issues Safe Baby and Child Toy Shopping Guidelines

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

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 Toy safety has come a long way since last year, particularly the passing of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) which shifted safety standards from voluntary to mandatory.   In addition to the CPSIA, other laws and regulations cracked down on the harmful chemicals once rampant in children’s toys: lead and phthalates. Ingestion of either or both chemicals can be toxic, and since babies put everything in their mouth ingestion was pretty likely. (more…)

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9 to 12 Months

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

The fun continues with this exciting stage of baby development.  As your baby is heading towards her first birthday, she is learning and accomplishing many new things.  By now, she may have uttered her first word or will any day now.  Now is the time to step up child safety and baby proof the house because this baby is sure to be on the move.

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Breastfeeding Protects Women from Metabolic Syndrome, a Diabetes and Heart Disease Predictor

Monday, December 14th, 2009

 If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a bunch: breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits to both  baby and mother.  Breast milk provides the most optimal mix of nutrients along with immune boosting antibodies giving babies a healthy start and can be a predictor of health status when baby grows up.  When it comes to mothers, breastfeeding is equally impactful on mom’s future health status as a recent study found that it can protect women from metabolic syndrome. 

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Gluten Free Recipe of the Month: Wild Rice Pilaf

Friday, December 4th, 2009

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In the chilly months of winter, we tend to reach for warm hearty foods. Finding a balance between hearty and healthy can be tricky, but can certainly be achieved with a little diligence. This month’s gluten free recipe features both holiday season ‘H’s by being both hearty and healthy. Of course it is also acceptable for celiacs and is free of most other common food allergens. (more…)

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Living Well and Coping with Celiac Disease

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

 Celiac disease has been in the media quite a bit lately, as advanced diagnostic tools are being created science provides further insight into the etiology of celiac. The best treatment for celiac disease is a gluten free diet, which for a newly diagnosed person can feel like mission impossible.  Luckily, there are many resources out there to help you along the way.  As the saying goes, knowledge is power and staying informed can help you successfully manage a gluten free lifestyle.

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