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5 Reasons to Avoid Acetaminophen!
October 31, 2013 | 
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Many parents today grew up in a time when acetaminophen (or Tylenol) was touted as one of the safest over-the-counter pain medications available. It was commonly recommended by pediatricians for relief from pain caused by teething, injury or infection, fever reduction, and even prophylactically before vaccine administration. What many parents are not aware of; however, are the potential dangers to using this medication in children. Here are 5 very good reasons to think twice before reaching for this medication. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Pain relief, Prevention and Wellness, Public Awareness | 
Tags: acetaminophen, allergies, alternative pain relief, antipyretic, asthma, febrile seizure, fever, infant, pain medication, pediatric, teething, tylenol | 
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5 Benefits of Breast-feeding
Most women have heard by now that breast-feeding is the best and most economical option for babies in order to ensure adequate nutrition, but there are more benefits that may be new to some or a good reminder of why breastfeeding is so important. I have listed five benefits supported by research. There are many more benefits as well. Please feel free to comment with additional breastfeeding benefits (be sure to cite a source, either an article from a reputable site or a primary research study), and I will post your comment. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Breastfeeding, Diet and Nutrition | Tags: asthma, benefits, breastfeeding, breastmilk, cancer, child behavior, eczema, formula, I.Q., infant nutrition, infections, nutrition, Pediatrics | No Comments »
Hyperactivity (ADHD) in children linked to food dyes.
Finally, scientists and academics are giving credence to the claims that food dyes may be a trigger for hyperactivity in children. This is not a huge surprise to many parents who have eliminated artificial colorings from their childrens' diets and noticed an improvement in behavior, but why does it take so long for scientists to acknowledge what these parents have witnessed? What should parents do with this information? And what, if anything, will the FDA do?
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Posted in ADD/ADHD, Feingold Diet | Tags: ADD, ADHD, artificial coloring, artificial ingredients, asthma, Attention deficit disorder, bedwetting, Behavior, behavior disorder, child, dietician, Feingold diet, Food dye, food industry, hyperactivity, learning disorder, Naturopathic, Naturopathic Doctor, nutrition, processed food, Sleep | No Comments »