Monthly Archives: August 2009

When To Give Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

One of the most common questions that parents ask during well child visits to their doctor is about vitamin and mineral supplementation that is best suited for their child. It is important to remember that not all children are advised to have this supplementation. Here are examples of situations in which multivitamin and mineral supplementation…

Foods for the Brain

Brain foods are food that helps to improve the functioning within the brain.  There are many great foods that have been researched and documented to boost brain power. Knowing which foods boost brain power will allow you to make necessary dietary changes that will positively impact your brain.  These foods are a great way to start…

How to Select A Good Vitamin and Mineral Supplement for Your Child

Parents want their kids to be healthy all the time. Aside from giving their kids nutritious food, parents also buy vitamin and mineral supplements to keep them protected. Here are some tips when buying those vitamin and mineral supplements: First, avoid buying those that provide vitamin and mineral doses that are over the recommended daily…

How To Prevent Common Colds

There are hundreds of viruses that cause common colds. Here are some preventive measures that you can do to protect your child: First, teach your child how to wash their hands properly with water and antibacterial soap. Demonstrate to them the proper technique in handwashing. Remind them to always clean their hands after playing or…

How To Avoid Constipation

Constipation is the condition wherein there is a change of frequency in defecation. There is usually a delay for several days or difficulty in bowel movement. This is characterized by pellet-like stools, straining during defecation, accompanied by abdominal pain, discomfort, distention and flatulence. There are many factors that cause constipation namely changes in diet, insufficient…

Natural Relief from Migraines, pt. 2

For most factors and symptoms of migraines, you can lie down in a cool room and rest your head. Put some drops of peppermint oil to the temples to reduce the throbbing and nausea. Ask family to give you time to rest as migraines are serious occurances that are not easy to deal with. This…

Natural Relief from Migraines

A migraine is the onset of a variety of symptoms, with the most common being a major headache. This can be accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, dizziness and other symptoms. This can be brought about due to a drop in caffeine, an onset of too much caffeine, lack of sleep, drop in…

Enjoy to be around friends

As a person, we all need friends to be around. When we are lonely, we can call up a friend to chat, or hangout in some places. When we have problem in a relationship, or work, or other aspect of our lives; we can have a friend to listen to our whining, and our complaining….

Watch out obesity rate is increasing in the state

In the past, when we don’t have much luxury, such as HD television, Playstation, PC computer available at home. We use to enjoy the outdoor activities. Baseball, basketball, football, as American pastime. Those sports are required people playing outdoor instead of indoor. Nowadays, game console can emulate anything from sports to other activities. Basically, all…

How To Pick The Right Gym

Choosing the right gym for you is important. If you’ve made the wrong choice in your gym selection, you might become unhappy and not motivated enough and you might end up not exercising at all. Here are some things that you need to consider when choosing an ideal gym for you: First, accessibility. Choose a…