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Spring Green Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad

A few weeks ago my father-in-law emailed me a recipe that sounded so tasty! I used it as inspiration to create this light and delicious spring inspired Pesto Pasta Salad dish. Its the perfect thing to bring to a picnic in the park or an outdoor BBQ – the fresh flavor of parsley along with the garlic is a delightful combination.

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Natural Infant Formula Recipe

A natural infant formula recipe is one option for new moms who are struggling with milk production or whose milk production has waned. Homemade formulas may be more easily tolerated by an infant’s digestive system compared to commercial formulas, when breast milk is not available. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies drink breast milk or formula, not cow’s milk, in the first year of life. For the first four to six months, a baby’s sole nutrition will come in liquid form. The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and other health agencies have concerns about the nutritional value of homemade formulas. Parents and health advocates are also concerned about dangerous chemicals sometimes found in commercially available formulas. Parents and their pediatricians need to weigh the benefits of homemade formulas vs. commercial formulas when breast milk is not available.

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Last Minute Gifts For Father’s Day

  Fitbit Charge HR For the health conscious dad - the Charge HR is the perfect gift. The tracking wristband tracks activity, calories, heart rate and wirelessly syncs to a smartphone and computer to monitor trends. Monoprice’s MHD Action Cam 2.0 For the dad that savors memories - now he can capture every amazing moment…

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How to Stop Premature Graying

If men turn prematurely gray, they look distinguished. Some men even wear their gray mane proudly, like Phil Donahue or Anderson Cooper. But if you gray prematurely and are out with your 3-year-old, for example, people tend ask how you like being a grandma. Premature graying–when more than half of your hair is white by the time you are 40–is mostly genetically determined, according to WebMD.

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What Are the Symptoms of Candida?

Candida is a yeast that grows naturally within the body in low levels. When the amount of candida increases too rapidly, however, a wide variety of health problems–some minor, some serious–can result. Although health professionals are still learning about candida and its effects on the body, many believe that excessive amounts of candida, known as candidiasis, is a widespread cause of ill health.