Feeding. Check. Bathing. Check. Diapering. Check. You’ve got the basics covered, or so you think. What your pediatrician may not tell you and you may not know is that a newborn’s gums need care, too.Benefits of Oral Care for InfantsStarting your baby’s dental hygiene routine just after birth has several benefits: (1) Prevents the buildup of harmful bacteria which causes tooth … [Read more...] about All Smiles Should be Healthy, Even the Toothless Ones!
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Foods That Increase a Man’s Sex Drive
The word "aphrodisiac" comes from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty. An aphrodisiac is a food or other device that can increase your sexual desire, according to "Psychology Today Magazine." Just as some substances, such as sugars and alcohol, have the power to diminish a man's sex drive; other foods have the power to enhance it.AvocadoThe Aztecs called the … [Read more...] about Foods That Increase a Man’s Sex Drive
Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
Eating a healthy diet becomes especially important during pregnancy because not only is the mother's health impacted by her diet, but the baby's well-being is affected as well. Eating better doesn't mean eating a lot more, either. An additional 300 calories a day for a total of about 2500 calories is all that is required.Healthy FoodHealthy, organic food including dark, leafy … [Read more...] about Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
Foods to Avoid Eating
Every time you open a restaurant's menu or walk into a grocery store, you are presented with a wide variety of foods that may taste good but have few or no health benefits. Some foods, those that contain trans fat, high amounts of sodium or high fructose corn syrup, actually do more harm than good to your body. If you are pregnant or nursing, you should also avoid foods that … [Read more...] about Foods to Avoid Eating
About Children’s Immune Systems
Children's immune systems must develop in order to be more effective at fighting off dangerous bacteria and viruses that cause infections and diseases. By understanding the various components of children's immune systems, parents and teachers can improve children's immunity.FunctionThe central function of children's immune systems is to differentiate between healthy, normal … [Read more...] about About Children’s Immune Systems