There is evidence that swaddling your infant may actually increase their risk of hip disorders with age. Please read more here. My recommendation is to gently wrap your child in a soft blanket without binding them.
Author: PipeTabor
Exercise For Seniors!
More good news about exercise! Did you know that you may be less susceptible to falls and injuries if you fall if you’re a regular exerciser! Just another reason to get moving. Read more here.
Folate vs. Folic acid
There is a lot of confusion out there regarding whether or not “folic acid” (Vitamin B9) is safe to supplement. The answer likely lies in the form being supplemented. Folic acid has been the most common form of Vitamin B9 in our supplements. But our diet contains folate (think foliage). […]
The Gluten Summit
This week offers an exciting opportunity to learn how gluten affects your body and brain. Please sign up for this free event by clicking here.
Pesticides and Endometriosis
This research finds that exposure to pesticides is associated with an increased risk of endometriosis in women. Endometriosis causes tremendous pain and infertility in many women. Eat organic foods as much as possible and PLEASE–for your health and that of the environment, quit using pesticides . . . and educate […]
Supplements Are Not All Created Equal
Supplements have gotten a bad reputation lately–much of the problem is due to poor regulation. Some over-the-counter supplements contain only a fraction of what they claim on their labels. As a result, I limit supplement recommendations to those companies who have shown integrity in their manufacturing processes. This article goes […]
FDA to Ban Trans-Fats!
This is very exciting news!! The FDA is finally in motion to ban all trans-fats in our diets. Now, this may still take a while as they plan on working with manufacturers for a phase in date which means you still must be very careful with your selections of packaged […]
Exercise Benefits Those With Multiple Sclerosis
And more good news about exercise–it helps slow debilitation in those suffering from MS. Please read more by clicking here.
Benefits of Exercise for Our Children
If you’ve read my recent posts, you’re aware of how exercise may prevent depression. The CDC has also just reported that exercise improves academic achievement and social interactions in children. We know that exercise is key to our body’s health, too, so let’s get moving!!
Exercise to Treat and Prevent Depression
There just seems to be no end to the benefits of exercise! This report states that not only can exercise treat depression, but it may prevent it in the first place. I see this as a wonderful way to help our children–let’s find activities for them (and us!) to keep […]
