How Sharing A Room With Your Baby Affects Your Sleep: the Good

Thursday, January 19, 2017 6126 Views

How Sharing A Room With Your Baby Affects Your Sleep: the Good

Whether your baby sleeps in your room or you sleep in hers, there can be some definite advantages to keeping your little one close by.

It’s breastfeeding-friendly. This is especially true if you use something like the Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper; one side drops, allowing the bassinet to be push ...

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Is Peppermint Tea Good for a Sore Throat?

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 9881 Views

 

Sore throats are a common occurrence in people of all ages and are the primary symptom of pharyngitis, which is inflammation of the throat or pharynx. Sore throats are usually the result of a viral infection; however, they may be caused by a bacterial infection. Bacterial infections are commonly treated by antibiotics, but sore throats due to viral infections may be tr ...

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10 tips to help prevent type 2 diabetes

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 9708 Views

You can help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by understanding your risk and making changes to your lifestyle. Common risk factors include increased weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride (blood fat) levels. Changing the habits of a lifetime isn’t easy, but it’s worth the effort.  Here are some tips to help you reduce your ...

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Headaches in Children

Monday, January 16, 2017 5446 Views

OTC pain medications, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), are usually effective in reducing headache pain. Before giving your child pain medication, keep these points in mind:

Read labels carefully and use only the dosages recommended for your child. Don't give doses more frequently than recommended. Don't give your ch ...

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Foods to avoid: 4 to 12 months

Monday, January 16, 2017 8964 Views

 

Honey: Honey can harbor spores of Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism. An adult's intestinal tract can prevent the growth of these spores, but in a baby the spores can grow and produce life-threatening toxins.

Cow's milk and soy milk: Stick with breast milk or formula until your child's first birthday. Why? Your baby can ...

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