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Lentils Smothered In Creamy Homemade Tomato Sauce

Lentils are packed with nutrition and are a main staple in my diet. Ive really come to love and appreciate all the great benefits these pretty little legumes have to offer. Pour dried lentils of different colors into glass jars and your pantry or kitchen will look exquisite.Lentils contain fiber and complex carbohydrates helping to stabilize blood sugar and increase energy. They are a good source of protein, iron, folate, and magnesium, making …

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5 New Mom Facebook Fails

So you’re a new mom, and of course you want to share every adorable baby photo and every precious anecdote about your little bundle of joy with all of your friends. But wait! Before you hit Facebook, there are a few simple rules that every parent should follow. Seriously, it will make the virtual world a much better place for the rest of us. Here are five common new mom Facebook fails: 1. Creating an account for your baby

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Don’t Let Holiday Stress and Travel Throw Your Digestive Tract Out of Whack

No one wants to talk about it, but we all want to know how to relieve the uncomfortable constipation that often accompanies holiday travel and stress. Not only does constipation make you feel less than content, but it causes unsightly belly swells and bulges! The truth is, for many it isnt only an issue during the holiday season. In fact, its much more frequent than that, and its worse for us Moms …

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Epidural Side Effects in Pregnancy

Epidural analgesia is the most popular form of pain relief for laboring moms in the United States. The medication is given continuously through a catheter that is inserted in the epidural space in the back. It provides effective pain relief during labor and birth, but it can have numerous side effects. All risks and benefits of an epidural should be carefully considered before a decision is made.

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The Best Selling Diet Pills

Some of the best-selling diet pills of all time have been proven unsafe, such as Fen-Phen in the 1990s, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Mayo Clinic. Even some modern top sellers might be potentially dangerous; for example, as of 2010, the FDA was investigating allegations that the over-the-counter (OTC) diet aid Alli caused liver injury in some users. When deciding whether to take a prescription or OTC diet pill, you should carefully consider the benefits against the potential risks.