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Disorder of the stomach and bowels is one of the most fruitful sources of the diseases of infancy. Only prevent their derangement, and, all things being equal, the infant will be healthy and flourish, and need not the aid of physic or physicians.

There are many causes which may give rise to these affections; many of them appertain to the mother’s system, some to that of the infant. All are capable, to a great extent, of being prevented or remedied. It is, therefore, most important that a mother should not be ignorant or misinformed upon this subject.

It is the prevention of these affections, however, that will be principally dwelt upon here; for let the mother ever bear in mind, and act upon the principle, that the prevention of disease alone belongs to her; the cure to the physician. For the sake of clearness and reference, these disorders will be spoken of as they occur:

To the infant at the breast

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Posted on May 29th, 2008 by Dee
Filed under: Digestive Health, Infant, Toddler Health | No Comments »

All about the colon

The main function of the colon is to absorb water and minerals from ingested food and to form and eliminate feces. The colon contains different types of bacteria to aid digestion, promote vital nutrient production, maintain pH (acid-base) balance, and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. The process of digestion from ingestion to defecation normally takes 12 to 24 hours if the colon is fully functional and non-toxic.

Irregular or infrequent bowel movements and constipation can result in toxic residues from the by-products of undigested foods accumulating and sometimes becoming re-absorbed into the system. A healthy colon produces between 1 to 3 bowel movements per day, often shortly after a meal.

By the time material enters the colon, the process of digestion has finished. A healthy colon will contract the colon muscles, thus moving along its solid and liquid contents on the way to exit the body. During this travel along the passage, water and nutrients are absorbed into the body.

What remains is waste, referred to as stool. A few times each day, stronger muscle contractions move down the colon, pushing the stool along. These strong contractions usually result in a bowel movement. The muscles of the pelvis and anal sphincters have to then relax at the right time to allow the stool to be expelled

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Posted on March 25th, 2008 by Dee
Filed under: Detox, Immunity, Infection, Digestive Health | 1 Comment »

Add to 30 mls of vegetable oil:

* 4 drops of Thyme
* 6 drops of Fennel
* 4 drops of Cinnamon

Rub on tummy in a clockwise direction.

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Posted on February 13th, 2008 by Dee
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Often nature cures what even science cannot think of. Natural hemorrhoids treatment can bring gradual relief from intense hemorrhoid pain. If it works it may stop bleeding and itching from hemorrhoid. With Natural hemorrhoids treatment there is no more the need for dietary supplements for the rest of your life. The fear and pain of surgical removal is not required and it can work out more cost effective.

What the natural hemorrhoids treatment should do:

Improve the vascular circulation & strengthen vein tone to prevent future internal or external hemorrhoids. It should naturally treat the underlying root causes of hemorrhoids.
It should help relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids like burning, itching, and anal discomfort.

Some natural hemorrhoids treatment-

Japanese Pagoda Tree- This tree extract is one of the best herbal supplement for naturally treating hemorrhoids. Clinical studies prove that this herbal extract successfully eliminated the hemorrhoids symptoms with a great success rate. The help normalize the permeability of veins and capillaries and strengthen vein walls. They provide necessary nutrients to maintain optimal vein health.

Horse chestnut- This extract is said to have the ability to support vascular circulation, as well as strengthen connective tissues and vein tone.

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Posted on January 2nd, 2008 by Dee
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As the premier medication for treating hemorrhoids, Venapro is truly a blessing for those who suffer from this debilitating condition. However, anyone who has ever had hemorrhoids will agree that prevention is better than treatment! The Venapro team would like to offer a few tips you can follow to help prevent hemorrhoids from developing.

Diarrhea, constipation, and sitting on the toilet for long periods of time, for any reason, are all common causes of hemorrhoids. Maintaining a healthy and functional excretory system, therefore, is crucial to hemorrhoids prevention. A diet high in fiber is essential, and so is eating moderate portions of food.

It is also recommended that people do not read while sitting on the toilet. Reading preoccupies the mind and keeps people on the toilet longer than necessary, thereby indirectly contributing to hemorrhoids. In addition to avoiding extended stays on the commode, people should avoid sitting in one position for too long. Those who work desk jobs should rise for at least five minutes each hour, especially people who have had a history of hemorrhoids.

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Posted on May 18th, 2007 by Dee
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