“Can I safely take Juice Plus supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding? Do I also need to take my prenatal vitamins if I take Juice Plus?” Yes and yes. Juice Plus is basically fruits and vegetables, with a few other natural ingredients. So it is both safe and beneficial to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding. You […]
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Drug Recall: Phenylpropanolamine
“I have received the e-mail listed below several times from family and friends. Have you heard anything about this major Drug Recall? All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled.” Yes, this drug recall actually happened in 2003, but this e-mail warning is still floating around. PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE (PPA) a decongestant, has been […]
Autism
Dr. Bob’s definitive guide: The Autism Book Autism has become one of the most widespread childhood epidemics in recorded history. Except for some infectious disease epidemics of the past, no other serious condition has ever affected 1 in 36 children (1 in 28 boys) – the latest CDC numbers released in 2017. What makes […]
Winterizing Your Child’s Skin
Tips On Winterizing Your Child’s Skin Dry air and sensitive skin is a recipe for a rashy winter. Once you turn the heat on, expect skin irritations to go up. Here’s what happens: the low humidity of central heating dries the skin, dry skin gets flaky and itches and the child scratches the itchy skin, […]
Flu Prevention
Flu Prevention is Possible Winter flu germs are preventable. We have carefully researched the following steps that families can take to lower their risk of getting the flu in the first place. We call our flu prevention regimen the outside/inside program: keeping those germs from getting into the body in the first place by careful […]
Teaching Toothbrushing
When should I start brushing baby’s teeth? Dentists recommend cleaning gums with gauze to remove plaque beginning when teeth first appear, usually around six-to-seven-months. Try the following brushing tactics. Model good dental hygiene Let baby watch you brush. Show excitement, capitalizing on “just like mommy and daddy.” Around his first birthday, get baby his own […]
Getting Enough to Eat
How to Tell if Your Child is Getting Enough to Eat Most mothers and all grandmothers worry that children aren’t getting enough to eat. While few infants and children pack in enough food to satisfy their parents, the more important question is whether your child is eating enough of the right kind of foods to […]
Babies with Jaundice
Babies with Jaundice Around 60% of newborns develop jaundice within a few days after birth. Jaundice tends to be more common in breastfed babies and to last a bit longer. In most cases, it’s harmless, but jaundice phobia on the part of parents and healthcare providers often creates obstacles to successful breastfeeding. Here’s some background […]
Babies with Hypoglycemia
If you’ve been told that your newborn baby has hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or is at risk of developing this condition, you should also know that there are ways that breastfeeding can help the situation. Low blood sugar occurs when the body’s demand for glucose (a simple sugar) is greater than its supply. Infants get […]
Extra Vitamins
Does my breastfeeding newborn need vitamin supplements? Unless your baby has special nutritional needs (for example, a tiny premie), you don’t need to give vitamin supplements. When fed by a healthy mother, a healthy, full-term baby who is getting enough breastmilk does not need vitamin or iron supplements. In the past, there has been concern […]
12 Frequently Asked Questions About the Vegetarian Diet
Vegetarian Diet FAQs 1. What does a “vegetarian diet” mean? The term “vegetarian” is really a misnomer, since vegetarians eat more than just vegetables. Vegetarian simply means a plant-based diet. There are several kinds of vegetarian diets, defined by what types of foods are consumed. A strict vegetarian, a vegan, avoids all foods of animal […]
What are the best protein foods?
Perhaps the fairest and most practical way of rating protein foods is to look at the amount of protein in relation to the total calories in a food. The following chart will show you how to get enough protein without overdosing on fat. (Key: Grams of Protein per serving = Blue; Percentage of calories as […]