2008 November | Mom's Blog

How To Feed Your Baby

Every new mom hesitates when it comes to feeding solids. Most pediatricians will agree that most babies are ready for solids at around 6 months of age. You wonder just how successful you will be at feeding your baby? How do you begin solids?

Here are some clues that your baby may be ready to begin solid foods:

Your baby can sit with little or no support.

Your baby can totally control head movement.

Your baby opens his mouth when food comes near it.

His tongue is capable of moving food around on it. Can he get food from the front of the mouth to the back of his mouth?

Once determined that your baby is ready to feed solids, you wll need some equipment:

You will want to introduce foods one at a time. Normally start with rice cereal, than barley cereal. Rice cereal is less likely to have a reaction to it. With each new food allow it to be the only food for about a week. During this time, keep baby wipes handy. More may go outside the mouth than in it.

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Posted on November 30th, 2008 by Dee
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Headaches in Children

Children can suffer from headaches too. They can get tension-type headaches, migraines, and headaches from colds and flu as well as organic headaches from tumors, meningitis, and other brain diseases or disorders. Children can also have headaches as a result of head trauma.

If you child complains of a dull ache on one side of the head that is not a sharp pain, but more like a pressure or tightening and if the muscles of the neck and shoulders are tense then what may be happening is a tension-type of headache.

Things that cause tension-type headaches in children are stress, physical strain, hunger, inflammation and a reaction to certain types of food.

Stress, anxiety and depression can cause tension-type headaches in children just like they do in adults. Children get stressed out at school, in sports team participation, after school activities can stress them out and dealing with siblings or parents can stress kids out.

Physical strain can occur as a result of eyestrain or from poor posture.

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Posted on November 30th, 2008 by Dee
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An Energy Saving Idea for Every Occasion, Guaranteed to Save You Some Money

Are you worried about escalating electricity bills? Do you have a problem making ends meet from paycheck to paycheck? Do you find the demands of the necessities of everyday living such as taking your car to go to work, or turning on your air-conditioning on those really hot days, are eating away a big chunk of your paycheck?

If the answer is yes, then you came to the right place. A little change here and there, a little tweaking of your daily habits can work miracles.

One way to make this problem go away is to come up with an energy saving idea. There are many ways to go about this. Here are some energy saving ideas that might work for you:

First on our list of energy saving ideas has to do with transportation. It is a great idea to keep your automobile in good shape because a smooth running vehicle would not burn a hole in your pockets when it comes to maintenance. Keep your air filters clean, and your engines unclogged.

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Posted on November 29th, 2008 by Dee
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Educating Yourself on Acne

Millions of teenagers suffer from acne each year. Not only are teenagers affected by acne, but many times pregnant women and women going through menopause may experience bouts with acne. If you are experiencing acne, here are some tips on educating yourself on acne.

Many people that suffer from acne don’t know where to begin to learn about this skin condition. The good news is that there are plenty of resources that can help educate yourself on acne. You can start out online and visit specialized web sites that can educate yourself on acne and can easily explain what are the causes of acne, how to diagnose the types of acne you have and what kind of treatments are offered.

Many people also consult with their pharmacist or dermatologist. This is usually the best way to educate yourself on acne and your specific skin condition. Your dermatologist can tell you exactly what type of acne you are suffering from and work with you to come up with a treatment plan to rid your face of acne.

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Posted on November 29th, 2008 by Dee
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Driving PMS Away

Premenstrual syndrome, or more commonly known as PMS, is a combination of physical, emotional, and psychological disturbances that occur during the menstrual cycle. Symptoms include depression, irritability, stress, abdominal bloating and cramps (often referred to as menstrual cramps), crying, insomnia, easily and unpredictable anger, mood swings, skin irritations like acne, respiratory and eye infections among others.

Studies show that about 70-90% of women with menstruation suffer from PMS. From these figure, about 30-40% have severe symptoms that disrupts their daily activities.

The good news is women who suffer from these symptoms have the power to drive their PMS away.

One of the limitations of successful treatment of PMS from a medical standpoint is that it cannot be diagnosed under laboratory procedures as the blood analysis of one suffering from PMS hardly differ from women who do not have the symptoms. There are several medical theories that relate PMS to hormonal imbalance, vitamin and other deficiencies, and stress.

Since PMS is part of the menstruation, its treatment is closely associated with that of hormonal imbalance, which is also influenced by several factors like diet, absorption of nutrients, stress levels, and exercises.

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Posted on November 29th, 2008 by Dee
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Low Libido in Women: The Lack of Sexual Desire

It has been estimated that approximately 40 million women suffer from low libido or lack of sexual desire. Low libido in women is characterized by difficulty to obtain an arousal and the inability to achieve orgasm. Mostly, conditions like these happen temporarily but worse cases can lead to a diagnosis of chronic female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD). There is a controversial study in the medical world that claims that 43-56 percent of women all over the world suffer from low libido at least once in their lifetime. The same theory challenges the idea that low libido in women only happens during menopausal stage. As a matter of fact, it is otherwise, as most gynecologists would agree that FSAD cases primarily happen during their young adulthood up to midlife.

There are several possible factors that may cause the decline of women’s libido. These are primarily physical changes such as hormonal imbalance and psychosocial issues that affect a woman’s health, emotions and moods.

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Posted on November 28th, 2008 by Dee
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Ten Winter tips for Healthy Living

Winter is often a hard time on your body. We tend to overlook health concerns and let ourselves go more during the cold winter months. But don’t let Jack Frost distract you from what’s important. Here are ten tips to help you stay healthy this winter.

1. Exercise. During the winter, we’re much more likely to cut back or cut out exercise. Be sure to take time at least three days a week (more if possible) to get your heart rate up. You can go to the gym, play outside with the kids, or even just walk stairs at lunch.

2. Get more light. It’s very easy to get depressed over the winter. One of the best ways to combat this is to get more sunlight. If you can’t take a vacation to warmer, brighter climates, sit in front of a high watt bulb (250w is good) for 10-20 minutes several times a day if possible.

3. Protect yourself from cold. If you do need to venture outside, be sure to bundle up. Dress in several layers and always protect your bare skin with a coat, hat, gloves, and a scarf. When coming back inside, allow yourself to warm slowly and wait a few minutes before you remove layers.

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Posted on November 25th, 2008 by Dee
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What to Expect the Last Few Weeks of Pregnancy

You have spent the last few months getting ready both emotionally and physically for the arrival of your new baby. It is not an easy job. While you are grappling with the ups and downs of your emotions, there are the physical changes in your body, too.

You may experience a myriad of symptoms such as back pain, weight gain and even unsightly stretch marks. Then, of course, there are the changes around you as well. Your family is adjusting to the idea of the new baby and there is the nursery to prepare and work to deal with.

As you can see, it is not always easy when you are expecting a new baby. When you get down to the last few weeks, it is time to start thinking about delivery. Your body and your baby are changing very quickly. Here is a brief run-down of what to expect during your last few weeks of your pregnancy.

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Posted on November 25th, 2008 by Dee
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Managing School Stress

Your school days can be a wonderful time of life or they can be very stressful. Even the best athlete, or straight A student will confess to experiencing some kind of stress during the school years. It doesn’t matter if the student is in grade school, middle school, high school, or college; stress is a part of life when you are in a school situation.

One reason for the school stress in our schools today is the fact that there is so much pressure put on the youth to succeed, to do better than the generation before that they are burdened by a workload of books, tests and homework like no generation before them.

Not only are students required to learn from books and library material but also students nowadays are required to learn by using computers. On top of the educational stress there are the same peer, teacher, coach, parent, family, and relationship stressors that are always present in the school environment.

There are some very important stress management tools that we can help our youth to learn as they make their way through the school years. Armed with stress management tools they are much more likely to experience success in their academic and personal endeavors.

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Posted on November 25th, 2008 by Dee
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Weight Loss Can Happen When You Practice Pilates

Many individuals use Pilates to achieve a trim body, to gain better control over balance, and muscle strength. Boxers and dancers understand the connection between mind and body in order to achieve a body that is in sync with your ability to control movement. When your body is fit and trim; weight loss is a natural occurrence if you start out being overweight at the beginning of your Pilates program.

Pilates can foster weight loss by burning calories as you do the Pilates exercises. The amount of calories possible to burn will depend upon your body type and the intensity of your workout. The natural result of creating lean muscle is an increase in calorie-burning potential for your body.

A toned and shapely body looks better that a body that contains flab rather than muscle. Doing Pilates increases your energy level, which should be sustained all day. Doing Pilates on a regular basis will increase your self-esteem and personal awareness. If your goal is weight loss it is possible to combine your Pilates efforts along with an aerobic/cardio exercise program in order to make the most of your weight loss effort. Individuals have successfully combined cycling, jogging or running, swimming or walking with Pilates.

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