Allergies

Homemade Gluten-Free Oreo Cookies; Seriously, Delicious!

Posted March 4, 2010 - 07:53 by Sonja Stewart

Health, Allergies

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Thanks to this recipe, if your kids are gluten intolerant, they can have their Oreos and eat them, too. (And you won't have to worry about dietary repercussions later.) Invite your kids to pull up a chair and have fun helping and more fun eating!

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Warning: Dangerous Foods Ahead

Posted March 3, 2010 - 08:18 by Rhonda Franz

Health, Culture, Nutrition, Allergies

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Scour your pantry and empty the fridge: Time Magazine has put out a list of the ten most dangerous foods. Chances are, you won't find many of these lurking on your kitchen shelves. But don't worry: this mama has got you covered.

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Are Your Child’s Food Allergies Real, Or Misdiagnosed?

Posted February 25, 2010 - 08:06 by Fred Lee

Health, Allergies

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It turns out that some allergies identified in children may in fact be the result of an incorrect diagnosis.

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Effective Treatment For Peanut Allergies In Children

Posted February 23, 2010 - 12:56 by Fred Lee

Health, Nutrition, Allergies

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Steady and controlled consumption of peanuts has led to some children overcoming their peanut allergies - but don't try this at home

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Symptoms of Celiac Disease (or a Gluten Allergy) in Children

Posted February 18, 2010 - 03:00 by Sonja Stewart

Health, Nutrition, Allergies

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Diagnosing celiac disease or a gluten allergy in your child is paramount in setting up a healthy lifestyle for his future. Look for these symptoms and arm yourself with information so you can attack their disease head on!

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Got Milk Allergies? Drinking More of It May Be the Answer

Posted February 8, 2010 - 19:09 by Fred Lee

Health, Nutrition, Allergies

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For some children who are sensitive to milk, continued consumption has been shown to alleviate the allergies.

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Helicopter Parents: Is Bubble-Wrapping Your Children About to Blow Up in Your Face?

Posted February 8, 2010 - 03:00 by Sonja Stewart

Education, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, Allergies, High School, Higher Education, Parent-Teacher, Extra Curricular

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If you think that rescuing your child is protecting them from the harsh realities of life, you may just be delaying the inevitable. Here's how to put your parenting back into perspective.

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Swimming Linked To Lung Infections in Toddlers and Babies

Posted January 29, 2010 - 15:50 by Fred Lee

Health, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders

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The chlorine in swimming pools poses a risk to the developing lungs of young children.

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Deadly Peanut Allergies Not As Prevalent As We Thought

Posted January 18, 2010 - 14:42 by Lela Davidson

Allergies

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Not every child who is "peanut sensitive" will have a full blown peanut allergy. Trouble is, the standard tests don't distinguish the difference.

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The Great American Milk-Drinking Craze: Good Purpose Or Propaganda?

Posted January 15, 2010 - 14:54 by Rhonda Franz

Health, Nutrition, Healthcare, Wellness, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders

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Other than sunshine, the most common vitamin D source is usually considered to be cow’s milk. But as goes the good stuff, so goes the bad. Cow’s milk contains saturated fat and cholesterol, ingredients both linked to heart disease.

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Scratch And Sniffle: Keeping Winter Air Symptoms At Bay

Posted January 7, 2010 - 14:00 by Rhonda Franz

Home Life, New Parents, Pre School, Healthcare, Allergies

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It’s one thing to know what to do for the body’s response in winter; but it can be exhausting to get young children to go along. Here are a few tips to help improve the dry conditions in your home, and ideas for encouraging children to stay healthy and well.

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When Mama Ain’t Happy, Nobody’s Healthy

Posted December 10, 2009 - 09:00 by Lela Davidson

Health, Healthcare, Allergies, Wellness, Diseases & Disorders

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Moms, the science is clear: get happy! If not your family will suffer. It's not about moods, it's about health.

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Food Allergies: The Ultimate in Disposable Income?

Posted November 25, 2009 - 09:26 by Lela Davidson

Health, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders

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Why are food allergies on the rise? Or are they? And just who stands to benefit when more and more children are identified as allergic to one food or another?

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Returning to Whole Foods: A Conversion Story

Posted August 14, 2009 - 08:05 by Jo-Lynne Shane

Nutrition, Allergies

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A few weeks ago I read In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan, and more recently Real Food by Nina Planck. It was like putting on glasses after years of walking around with 20/90 vision.

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Candida Overgrowth: The Blob Inside

Posted August 12, 2009 - 15:40 by Sonja Stewart

Health, Nutrition, Healthcare, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders

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It has become obvious that America, one of the richest places in the world, is fat. And if the poorest of our nation is suffering from obesity, then we know it isn't just the amount of food we eat, but what's inside the food. With a new awareness on the importance of whole grains, organic, fresh, seasonal ingredients, let's look at how some of our old habits may have affected our health.

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How to Make Baby Food in Four Easy Steps

Posted July 22, 2009 - 06:42 by Sonja Stewart

Health, Nutrition, Allergies

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Making your own baby food is surprisingly easy, shockingly affordable, and ridiculously more healthy for your baby. Pick out a recipe, then get creative on your own. It's a fun way to include older siblings as well.

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Name That Cough: A Mom's Guide to What Ails 'Em

Posted September 12, 2008 - 16:23 by Linsey Knerl

Health, Healthcare, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders

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It's that time of year. School has started, and even though we home school, we're officially “carriers” for the latest form of kiddie plague. The coughing has come full-force, and I lay awake at night listening to tiny hacks and moans, wondering what more I could do. Here's an official guide to the most common causes, and what you can do to help.

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Tagless clothing causing rashes and blisters

Posted September 5, 2008 - 17:03 by Paul Michael

Safety, Shopping, Health, Allergies

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I was happy when tagless shirts came out, I hated that scratchy feeling. I figured my girls did as well, and resorted to cutting the tags out of clothing until the tagless shirts came along. But it seems some babies and smaller children are having very nasty reactions to the ink used in the tagless clothing.

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Sun, Fun and Allergies - Remedy Ideas and Preventative Actions

Posted April 25, 2008 - 06:25 by Lori Kerrigan

Allergies

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The sun is out, so why does your family feel so yucky? Allergies! Here are preventative measures and remedy ideas to limit the impact allergies take on you and your little ones!

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Questions to Ask a Potential Pediatrician or Family Doctor

Posted April 2, 2008 - 18:04 by Corina Fiore

Safety, Health, New Parents, Vaccines, Breastfeeding, Nutrition, Healthcare, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders

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Sometimes, as parents, we feel strange asking too many questions of a doctor. We then defer to a doctor’s judgment, without trusting our own instincts or getting our concerns addressed. By asking these questions of a potential doctor prior to or during the first visit, you will be able to determine quite quickly how comfortable you will feel with the doctor and whether or not this doctor is the right one for you.

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