Archive for January, 2007:

Menopause stirs up Negative Perceptions, Mood Shifts and increased risk of Osteoporosis and Heart Disease

{ Posted on Jan 27 2007 by hans }
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Categories : Elderly Care
If life is a road trip, one of the most uncertain routes is a woman's passage through menopause. Going through the change is an undeniable sign of middle age, with old age not far behind. Read More »

Electrolytes and/or Carbohydrates in Sports Drinks for Athletic Children

{ Posted on Jan 26 2007 by hans }
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Categories : Baby & Child Care
Sports drink that provide electrolytes and/or carbohydrates are a good choice during and after sports practice or a game to counter dehydration, since studies show that athletes drink more fluids when they contain carbs and electrolytes. Read More »

Amino Acid Creatine, Androstenedione for athletic children

{ Posted on Jan 26 2007 by hans }
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Categories : Baby & Child Care
There are mixed opinions about the safety of the amino acid creatine, which is naturally found in meat. Read More »

Steer your Child clear from Ephedra-Containing Supplements

{ Posted on Jan 26 2007 by hans }
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Categories : Baby & Child Care
Ephedra is a stimulating herbal extract that is a key ingredient in many different supplements geared toward athletes. Read More »

Lactobacillus acidophilus to enhance good bacteria in digestive tract

{ Posted on Jan 26 2007 by hans }
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Categories : Baby & Child Care
Lactobacillus is helpful for enhancing good bacteria in the digestive tract, supports immune function; often helpful after a child has taken antibiotics to restore good bacteria killed off by the antibiotics.  Read More »

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) for gas, indigestion and motion sickness

{ Posted on Jan 26 2007 by hans }
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Categories : Alternative Med, Herbal Medicine
Ginger is helpful for gas, indigestion, motion sickness. Read More »

Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia or purpurea) for colds, immune booster and respiratory tract infection

{ Posted on Jan 26 2007 by hans }
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Categories : Alternative Med, Herbal Medicine
Echinacea is helpful for colds, the flu, immune booster, respiratory tract infection, sore throats, and coughs. Read More »

Calendula (Calendula officinalis) for burns, cuts, scrapes, rashes and bug bites

{ Posted on Jan 26 2007 by hans }
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Categories : Alternative Med, Herbal Medicine
Calendula is helpful for burns, cuts, scrapes, rashes, bug bites. Read More »

Aloe Vera helpful for Burns (including sunburns), Cuts, Scrapes, Bug Bites

{ Posted on Jan 26 2007 by hans }
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Categories : Alternative Med, Herbal Medicine
Cover the affected area with aloe vera gel or cream two to three times per day. Read More »

Natural Remedies Prevents and Heals Children with Colds, Tummy Aches, Bumps, and Earaches in a more Gentle Way

{ Posted on Jan 24 2007 by hans }
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Categories : Alternative Med, Herbal Medicine
The symptoms of these everyday owies can make a kid pretty miserable. It's no surprise that many parents look for fast symptom relief, but you might want to consider natural remedies before relying on over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines. Read More »
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