As you wait for your baby to be born, you child-proof the home ensuring that all the outlets have plugs, all detergents and other products used to clean are safely put on the top shelves and put safety locks on cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom, right? Yet, somehow, kids find a way to locate an item that can be toxic.

What are these items? Lets take a look. While you may not even give it a second thought, read what a pediatrician from a local hospital had to say: If you smell something in your … read more

According to the American Heart Association, 61.5% of children ages 9-13 do not participate in any organized physical activity during non-school hours and 22.6% do not engage in any free-time physical activity at all. This startling statistic accounts for the rise in obesity among children ages 2-5 years old. These results indicate how vital it is for kids to maintain an exercise program to ensure a healthy heart.

With obesity now a pandemic in our society, there is an urgent need to teach children from an early age why exercise is important. The American Heart Association … read more

As new parents, we want to give our children a healthy start in life. We can do so by utilizing the following tips:

* Think back to your fondest memories as a child and how your parents raised you. More often than not, their instincts were correct. Begin by following your own instincts.

* Children rely on you for everything. Thus it is important to live a healthy and productive life. Being a good role model for your child is the key.

* Treat your child with respect and they will treat you the same way.

* Communicate with your … read more

Although we are becoming a more health conscious society, it boggles the mind to understand why obesity is on the rise, especially in children. The rate at which children ages 2 to 19 years are obese, has risen 17%.

Thats quite more than a startling statistic. It is a call to every parent to reassess their kids dietary habits and come up with a plan to reduce their weight gain before they develop chronic illness as well as cardiovascular problems.

The eating habits of children have always been a concern for parents, the community and the nation as … read more

For those who practice or wish to practice the art of homeopathic remedies, here are some important items you will need in your first aid kit.

* Aconite for colds and flu
* Belladonna used for toothaches
* Chamomilla to teething infants
* Magnesia phosphoricum also for toothaches
* Coffee cruda 30X for severe toothaches
* Pulsatilla for pets who exhibit symptoms of fever and vomiting
* Phosphorus used in cases of severe bleeding
* Apis is used for insect bites
* Arnica is utilized for pain, swelling and bruising
* Arsenicum is used for gastrointestinal disorders
* Euphrasia improves eyesight
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There is a wide variety of cooking oils and butter to choose from on today’s supermarket shelves. Oils are used to help in the cooking process and improve the flavor of foods. Some are healthier than others.

Canola oil — Canola oil is a popular oil, with many physicians claiming that it has the ability to lower the risk of heart disease. The oil is low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fat, and offers the best fatty acid composition when compared to other oils.

You can use canola oil in sauting, as a marinade and even in low … read more