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How To Prepare Your Child For A Vaccination
During this time of year, with back-to-school vaccinations and flu shots available, I see lots of parents in my office who are concerned about the side effects of vaccinating their children. In fact, a survey released by the Center of Disease Control in 2011 showed that more than 75% of parents were concerned about the side effects of vaccination.
Have You Been Tricked? When “Whole Grain” Isn’t The Whole Story
As kids, our mom would send us off to school every day with a brown bagged PB&J sandwich on whole wheat bread. Back then, which was many more years ago then we like to admit, we were the only ones at the kindergarten lunch table whose sandwiches werent on white bread. We both remember feeling left out.
What Foods Can You Eat to Make Your Hair Grow?
What you eat plays an important role in laying down a healthy foundation for hair growth. In addition to patience, common sense and general awareness of healthy habits, you’ll need a lifelong commitment to eating a well-balanced diet to maintain healthy hair. Choose the right foods to get the nutrients necessary to have healthy hair growth.
Natural Remedies to Make Your Hair Grow
Fortunately for consumers, federal regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission make it their job to take off the market “natural” hair growth treatments that make impossible claims. There’s no special potion or natural herbal supplement to make your existing hair grow faster or thicker. But, if you give your hair some special attention, and treat it gently, healthier, happier tresses can be yours — naturally.
Vegetarian Diet While Pregnant
Pregnant women need to pay special attention to their diets — and since many vegetarians are already in the habit of balancing meals and monitoring nutrients, eating during pregnancy may feel very familiar. If you’re new to vegetarian eating when you get pregnant or if you’re just concerned that your diet could be more balanced, ask your doctor to refer you to a nutritionist who can evaluate your specific diet.