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Summer is here! While airborne viruses that cause the flu and common colds tend to take a backseat during warm-weather months, foodborne outbreaks and enteroviruses become much more common. Moisture and hot temperatures contribute to the increased growth of foodborne bacteria. Enteroviruses, which can...
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After nearly forty years of use as a common industrial chemical, shocking and controversial health information concerning the chemical Bisphenol A (found in some baby bottles and food/beverage products) grabbed the attention of the media and parents around the world, unleashing a flurry of investigations...
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Being a mama means you're bound to have boo-boos and sickies from time to time. Instead of a frantic run to the store as owies arrive, keep your medicine cabinet stocked with some of Mindful Mama's favorites! To keep allergies at bay or help your little one recover from a cold quickly, humidifiers...
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Vitamins are necessary for nutrition, but not my favorite course of the day. Then again — dark chocolate vitamins — sign me up for dessert! As a mama who grew up hating her vitamins (and throwing them in the bushes on the way to school — sorry mom!), I don't want my kiddo to grow...
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If you're looking for the go-to book on how to raise a healthy child, this is the best title I've seen. Starting with pregnancy, and moving all the way up through toddler and elementary school years, Dr. Greene, a pediatrician and teacher at Stanford University, discusses the importance of different...
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Experiencing the post-baby body blues? While pregnancy and childbirth are beautiful, priceless experiences, the body you’re left with afterwards may be, well, unlike the body you had before. Being a new mom is a full-time job, and living a healthy lifestyle (getting to the gym, eating right, etc...
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When it comes to H1N1, most of us have primarily heard about pandemic, death, and the short supply and high demand of the vaccine. In return, most of us have probably had a panic-induced moment or two when making the decision to vaccinate our children or not. We all know that the virus continues to spread...
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Heading back to school, daycare and work after winter break means diving back into cold and flu season. Protecting and enhancing your family’s immunity is essential in the fight against germs and missed days of school. Following are three of the latest trends and one old-fashioned favorite for...
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You've finalized every detail of your birthing plan, from choosing which CDs will help you relax to deciding whether you want an epidural to ease your pain. But have you thought about how you'll cope after your baby is born? "New moms often are surprised by how long it takes to heal and...
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The thought of pesticide residues, antibiotics and toxic chemicals lurking in your food probably didn’t keep you up at night before you became pregnant. But now that you’re eating for two, you may feel compelled to buy the safest foods available. In fact, a recent survey from The Hartman...
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They call it “momnesia”: those times you put the milk in the cupboard instead of the refrigerator; or you walk into a room, only to forget why you’re there. But “mommy brain” is more than a punch line, says Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in San Ramon, Calif...
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When Ronda Kelly, A 5-foot-5-inch jewelry designer in Portland, Ore., began trying to get pregnant more than three years ago, she weighed 110 pounds and hadn't had a menstrual period in 15 years. Gaining just 8 additional pounds helped Kelly, then 34, start having regular periods again, yet it still...
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Scalp and skin irritations Symptoms Cradle cap: a harmless scaling on the scalp caused by skin secretions; eczema: red, itchy and scaly skin. Neither condition is contagious. Suggested remedies • Cradle cap: Apply olive or castor oil to his scalp for a few hours (cover with a cotton hat or gauze...
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Pediatrician Harvey N. Karp tells parents to use his "Five S's" — which simulate the womb's environment — to turn on an infant's calming reflex and help her sleep longer. Tip: Practice with a doll or sleeping baby. Swaddling Wrap the baby securely in a blanket with her...
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Worry has always been a side effect of pregnancy. But one anxiety — will my baby be normal? — has recently come to include a new concern: autism. First identified in 1943, the disorder is commanding unprecedented interest, mostly because of the reported rise in its incidence, but also because...
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When Amy Buresh brought her newborn son, Noah, home from the hospital one year ago, she felt completely overwhelmed. "After about 13 hours of labor, I ended up having a C-section and was recovering from that, as well as learning how to nurse, surviving on little sleep and trying to take care of...
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Congratulations! You're pregnant. You now have the greatest motivation ever to lead a healthy lifestyle. And here's the best news: With just minor modifications (and a dash of incentive), the healthy habits you adopt today can help keep you and your family from joining the two-thirds of Americans...
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When you're pregnant, living a green lifestyle takes on a new importance. Instead of following the trend to ease your eco-guilt, it's about creating a safe and healthy world for your baby to grow and thrive in. But how do you do it? Here are a few hints. • Replace From purchasing and eating...
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You may think the healthy pregnancy to-do list is like a potato-chip craving: never-ending. But it's not. Aside from eating well and exercising — two topics that are so important we've covered them numerous times — there are only about five things you really need to do to increase...
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Three registered dietitians (and mothers) offer up their best tips for healthy prenatal eating. TIP 1: Eat whole foods. Consume foods as close to their original form as possible; your best bets are fresh fruit and vegetables, 100-percent whole grains, nonfat or low-fat milk products, extra lean meats...
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Contrary to popular belief, breastfeeding — once you get the hang of it — is the easiest way to nourish your baby. It’s also the healthiest, proven to reduce many childhood illnesses (including ear infections) and health threats in later life (obesity, to name just one). You also save...
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Many doctors applauded federal health experts last fall when they advised against the use of over-the-counter cough and cold medications for babies and children younger than 6, leading to recalls of several infant cold medicines. "Too many parents have been misusing these medications for too long...
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Even if you typically eat a fairly healthful diet, pregnancy requires some adjustments. You need extra nutrients to keep up with the demands of your changing body and growing baby, and you should avoid certain foods altogether. This doesn't mean you must follow a stringent regimen--or deny yourself...
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Seasonal eating is a simple, practical way to improve your family’s health and enliven their standard daily fare. To eat “seasonally” is simply to consume the foods that grow naturally in your local environment in each season. To not eat seasonally became an option only in the past...
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