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According to a new study published in the journal Thorax that followed 658 mom-kid pairs from pregnancy up to age 6 and a half, women eating lots of fish, fresh fruits and veggies, legumes, nuts, dairy products, and olive oil have children with a lower propensity for asthma and allergies.
Pregnant women who ate vegetables more […]
The best meal or snack is the one that gives you a balanced serving of the nutrients your body needs to function best: carbs and protein. Here are eight small meals and snacks that will give you the boost you need to get through the day.
Celery sticks with peanut butter, juice
Cereal with milk and fruit
Cottage […]
Courtesy of the Mayo Clinic, 8 reasons to exercise for 30 minutes a day. Here’s the quick rundown with my commentary.
Exercising 30 minutes a day can:
Lower blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, some risks of high blood pressure include stroke, heart attack, heart and kidney failure, and atherosclerosis. High blood pressure triples […]
According to a recent USA Today article, women who walk during menopause experience a dramatic reduction in stress and other psychological symptoms compared with their sedentary counterparts.
The results of a study by Temple University on physical activity in menopausal women indicated that,
walking wasn’t able to stop hot flashes that often start a few years before […]
If you’re like most women, you notice drier, more crack-prone skin during the winter months. Low temperatures and biting winds are merciless, so your skill needs extra protection this time of year. But rather than dropping mega-bucks on one of those fancy-schmancy, expensive moisturizers, try a natural alternative.
RealAge Food Bites recently featured sweet almond oil […]
Bottled water is a convenient way to stay hydrated on the go, and to get something refreshing to drink when tap water in your area is unacceptable for one reason or another. But bottled water has been getting a lot of flack lately because of the waste it creates in the form of empty bottles. […]
WebMD lays out 9 easy ways to treat discomfort from cold and flu this season:
Blow your nose frequently and correctly.
Get lots of rest.
Gargle.
Drink hot liquids.
Take a hot shower.
Put a menthol salve on/under your nose.
Use hot/cold packs for sinus pressure.
Prop up with an extra pillow at bedtime.
Avoid flying unless it’s absolutely necessary.
Get the full details right […]
I’m a unique case because I grew up with a beekeeper for a mom, but my family has been using honey to treat scrapes and sunburn as far back as I can remember — and people have been doing the same thing since ancient Egypt and earlier. Interestingly, it’s only recently that science has really […]
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