Colds are no picnic for adults. They cause us to miss work, be less productive at home, and just feel awful. But when our kids get colds, it seems like it’s almost as rough on us as it is on them. It’s hard to see them feeling badly, and we tend to worry more about them than we do about ourselves when we are sick.
While there’s no cure for the common cold, there are remedies. But many of us are leery of over-the-counter cold medicines for kids, and getting them to take them is often like pulling teeth anyway. Fortunately, there are some effective home remedies that most children do not mind using. Here are some of the best:
* Your own mother has probably been telling you this for years, but chicken soup is great for a cold. It contains cysteines, amino acids that thin mucus. It also has lots of the nutrients that we need when we have a cold. And since it’s served hot, it can help the sinuses drain. Best of all, most kids love it.
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Posted on November 1st, 2008 by Dee
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Winter is generally known as a time we pack on the pounds. Often we resolve to lose weight, only to find ourselves heavier by the time spring hits. But with a little effort and planning, you can keep your figure all the way to spring.
The holidays often come with large meals, tons of sugary treats, and a few extra pounds by the time the New Year hits. Here are some tips for avoiding overeating holiday goodies.
* Cook holiday food with healthier options like using evaporated milk instead of cream and broth instead of butter.
* Bring along healthy snacks when you know there will be treats waiting.
* Eat a snack shortly before large meals. You’ll be less hungry and end up eating less overall.
* Concentrate on maintaining your weight until January, not losing any. This will help keep you motivated instead of becoming distressed when you fail to lose weight.
* Instead of trying a little bit of everything when you eat meals, just take your favorites. You’ll eat less and be more satisfied.
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Ingredients:
4 slices of turkey bacon
1 cup Sweetened dried cranberries
1 (6 ounce) package spinach salad greens
1 sweet red onion, sliced thin
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons spicy mustard
Instructions:
Place the bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until very crisp. Drain on a piece of paper towel. Place the honey, lime juice and mustard in a microwave safe bowl. Stir until mixed together. Place the bowl in the microwave on high temperature for 30 seconds. Test if not warm enough microwave at 5 second intervals until as warm as you like. Clean the spinach. Place the leaves on a serving plate. Spread the cranberries over the spinach. Crumble the bacon over the top. Pour the warm dressing over the entire salad just before serving.
Nutritional Information (Approximate Values):
Calories 240, total fat 4 g, saturated fat 1 g, protein 4 g, carbohydrates 52 g, sodium 179 mg, dietary fiber 2 g and sugar 46 g per serving.
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Ingredients:
1 pound baby carrots
3 large eggs
1/2 cup skim milk
1/3 cup evaporated skim milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
Place the carrots in a pan of water that just barely covers the carrots. Place the pan over medium high heat and bring water to a rapid boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Carrots should be fork tender. Drain well. Once the carrots are drained place them in the bottom of the blender. Add the eggs one at a time. Pour in the both types of milk. Sprinkle in the nutmeg and pepper. Blend on high until very smooth. Set the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a small casserole dish with a non stick cooking spray. Pour the carrot mixture into the prepared dish. Place the baking dish in a water bath being sure the water only comes half way up the side of the casserole dish. Place in the oven. Bake 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve immediately.
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Do you suffer from painful migraines? Would you like to do all you can to prevent them? Unless you are unusual and enjoy pain, the answer is probably yes. Preventing migraines involves several steps. The first step is to recognize what your risks and triggers are for your migraines.
The second step is to follow your treatment plan, which probably includes some preventative medications prescribed by your doctor. The third step is to avoid those things that trigger your migraines and the last step is to make any lifestyle changes that can help to reduce or avoid migraines from occurring.
Step One - Recognize Risks and Triggers
When you go for your initial appointment to be diagnosed, your doctor probably asked you to fill out a medical questionnaire. This questionnaire included personal and medical information about you and your family. There were most likely some specific questions about what things might trigger your migraines. Common triggers are certain foods and scents, irregular sleep and wake patterns and stress.
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Aromatherapy has a lot of great uses. You can use essential oils in massages and use the scents of the oils to help you relax and rejuvenate your mind and body. There also many uses for aromatherapy around the home. You can use common mixes of essential oils around your home to clean, disinfect and make your home a welcoming environment. Need some ideas for using essential oils around your home when it comes to aromatherapy? Here are some suggestions, along with some easy to make recipes.
Tea tree oil cleaner and disinfectant: Tea tree oil is known for its healing and disinfecting properties. If you take a few drops of tea tree oil and mix it with water in a glass spray bottle, you have just created a great cleaner for your home. You can use the spray to kill germs around your home when someone is sick and you can clean your kitchen countertops and bathroom. The right mix of tea tree oil is just as effective as the expensive stuff you get at the store. You can also add some drops of some citrus oil for an added scented touch.
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