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Children Health Articles

28 Jul

ADHD - Politics, Money, or Science?

Posted in Health on 28.07.10

As a medicinal chemist I've had the opportunity to see a shockingly different side of Ritalin (methylphenidate) and ADHD than the media exposes. The Experimental Pharmacology Department of the American Cyanamid Company and the Merck Index report that Ritalin is no less toxic or safer than amphetamine and methamphetamine. They continue, by stating that upon administration of these drugs, motor activity decreases. Often time's tremors and convulsions occur. Further studies on these amphetamine ...

27 Jul

Healing yourself with 5 simple steps through foot care!

Posted in Health on 27.07.10

Herbs For Hurts Inc. 35084 Sarcee RPOCalgary, Alberta T3E 7C7Phone: (403) 242-6860 Fax: (403) 246-6814. For further information www.booboobears.com Contact us herbsforhurts@booboobears.com Foot Care 1) Benefits of Foot Massage Improves circulation ·Reduces tension ·TLC- tender loving care ·Helps aching, tired feet ·If you have diabetes, you must check your feet. Nerve damage from diabetes lessens the sensation of pain, so diabetics may not know they've injured their feet. Blood vessel ...

25 Jul

Taste is Everything When Choosing a Protein Bar

Posted in Health on 25.07.10

As consumers, we are faced daily with choices about what to eat. As a bodybuilder, we are bombarded with protein bars that promise everything from tons of protein, low carbs, less fat, and the cheapest bar on the market. But rarely do any of the bars meet the most necessary requirement of them all. If the bar doesn't taste great, then I don't want to eat it. Regardless of how much protein might exist in a particular bar, if Bar A has more but tastes worse then than Bar B, I'm still more likely ...

26 Jun

Living Pure in an Impure World

Posted in Health on 26.06.10

Since chemicals are often the cause of problems, try to stay away from as many as possible. Note your reaction when you get exposed to them. AVOIDING ALLERGY-CAUSING SUBSTANCES Common sensitivities are caused by tobacco smoke, perfume and sponge rubber. Avoid sprays. Try baking soda for deodorant. Check children's toys for odours. Their markers, Playdough, etc. may be creating problems for them. The following are found to be used safely by many sensitive individuals: Baking soda: 2% ...

21 Jun

Ritalin and the D.A.R.E Program

Posted in Health on 21.06.10

Ritalin and the D.A.R.E Program By: Shane Ellison www.health-fx.net All Rights Reserved 2002 "It is only by means of the sciences of life that the quality of life can be radically changed. The sciences of matter can be applied in such a way that they will destroy life or make the living of it impossibly complex and uncomfortable..." -Aldous Huxley Author Brave New World Within the USA the common thought is that "There is a huge demand for child care, particularly for infants and toddlers." ...

13 Jun

Living Up to YOUR Fitness Potential!

Posted in Health on 13.06.10

This article will focus not only on seeing the results that you want but is also about being the best that you can be! Many people limit themselves because their judgments are based upon what they see now in the mirror rather than on what lies underneath. They fail to look ahead. I believe it was Michelangelo who described seeing what was hidden under a slab of marble when he envisioned his sculptures. What then makes your work of art (your body that is) any different? Classical Conditioning ...

10 Jun

Public Health Agency of Canada recommendations for Avian Flu

Posted in Health on 10.06.10

At least one Canadian group formed after SARS hit Toronto is working with the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) and other organizations to help boost public safety. That group is the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), which was formed in 2004. It acts independently but is responsible to Canada's health minister. PHAC is in the midst of creating a pandemic plan for Canada, said Aggie Adamczyk, media relations officer with the agency. The plan ...

03 Jun

A Healthy Diet For Life

Posted in Health on 03.06.10

Having established that your body needs a well balanced diet, with a good supply of carbohydrates, especially high - fiber foods, water vitamins and minerals, and a certain amount of protein, fat and bacteria, you need to know how to put it into practice. Much media attention is focused on foods that one should not have, yet there has been very little to tell women how they can use food to enhance their life rather than make it more difficult. Forget the labels; every figure is relative ...

29 May

The Value Of The Mineral Selenium To Overall Health

Posted in Health on 29.05.10

In recent years, the value of the trace mineral selenium to overall health and well being has come to light. Many vital health benefits have come to be associated with maintaining sufficient levels of selenium in the body and recent study indicates that this mineral can play an important role in protecting the body from serious disease and illness. Selenium is especially important in the body's ongoing battle against free radical damage. In the body, selenium is the source of selenoproteins. ...

28 May

Fitness tips to suit your Body-Type

Posted in Health on 28.05.10

Genetics play the leading role in creating the basic shape of your body and you have to begin with being realistic, so that you can do the best you can, with what you have. Body type of an individual, is a word related to the metabolism and genetic pre-disposition towards gaining fat or muscle or staying lean. All of us are programmed by birth to be tall and long-limbed, petite and short limbed, small framed or big-boned or whatever. It is better for all of us to begin accepting the ...