Tag Archive | "health"

What I’m really scared of this Halloween

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Let me first say that I love, love, love Halloween, so I’m not trying to spoil the fun. But lead in face paint, toxic costumes, high-fructose corn syrup and mounds of trash can make Halloween not so sweet. With a few simple changes though, we can enjoy the holiday while protecting our kids’ health and our planet.

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Organic Crib Bedding: Sharp, More Environmentally-friendly Leaning To Baby Nursery Themes

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

There is now a growing awareness amongst Americans that we live our lives surrounded by chemicals; many of which can pose significant health risks. More and more expecting parents are considering purchasing organic baby bedding for the safety of their child. Organic baby bedding , while it is made with certified organic cotton, it may also contain other materials such as non-organic cotton or polyester-fill fibers.

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Common Health Benefits of Sex

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Sex is something which has its own usual benefits however many may not know that there are quite a few different health benefits associated with sex. This is extremely good news as the usual benefits of sex also have other favorable aspects associated with them. Since many are trying to keep themselves healthy, both in (...continued) Related posts: Sex Health Benefits Does a Body Good Sex is Good for Your Health Can You Get Health Benefit From Sex

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Are You Willing To Follow 4 Tips To Lose Inches of Fat Fast

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

There will never be a better time to lose inches of fat than on this very day at this moment. Lately, obsesity has become a major worldwide health problem. It’s usually the underlying cause for certain kinds of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and other types of illnesses.

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Prevent Infant Illness with Health Insurance

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Becoming a parent is a huge responsibility. In order to be prepared for when a baby comes, soon to be parents read baby books and take parenting classes, they want to make sure that they know how to keep their baby safe. When babies are born, their immune systems are not developed because they have not yet been exposed to illness like children who are older have.

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UK doctor advocates ‘opt-in’ system for DS testing

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

From the [UK] Daily Mail:Leading obstetrician Robert Llewellyn says pregnant women in the UK should be given more counseling before opting to test for Down syndrome.At present, he said the National Health Service has what amounts to an ‘opt out’ system, in which mothers are screened for Down’s at 12 weeks unless they specifically refuse it.He fears the routine nature of this means many mothers do not realize the complex issues it raises and are not prepared if told their child could have Down’s

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Health and Sex Education: HealthCentral and 5min Video Partnership …

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Some conversations are best illustrated by educated strangers. Instead of listening to my mother drone on awkwardly about oral contraceptives, breast examinations and what she deemed. See original here: Health and Sex Education: HealthCentral and 5min Video Partnership …

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The Real Benefits of Cardio Training

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

In a long-term study of the health of the people of in the United States, the U.S. Public Health Service documented the chances of developing heart disease among various groups in the population. Long before the any symptoms appeared, epidemiological research could identify high-risk groups.Among the highest risk factors are male sex, age over 35, cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, high levels of certain blood fats, and a family history of cardiovascular disorders.

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