Epilepsy and Nutrition

Posted on March 18th, 2008

Epilepsy can be a very distressing condition and the medication from the doctor is not always as effective as we would like. However, the correct diet can help the condition. First of all it is necessary to follow the guidelines recommended for general health such as plenty of water, plenty of fruit and vegetables and [...]

Foods worth “going organic” on during pregnancy

Posted on February 21st, 2008

I’ve often wondered if there are recommendations for buying specific organic foods; if there are some things which contain more harmful ingredients than others.
I finally stumbled upon an article, just yesterday, which pointed out some foods which are definitely worth going green on, specifically for pregnant women. It’s probably a good idea to keep these [...]

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Posted on February 4th, 2008

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Posted on January 24th, 2008

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Healing Properties of Cabbage

Posted on January 22nd, 2008

Last week my toe went septic. A small piece of the nail had come off and stuck into it. I am particularly squeamish when it comes to toenails and wasn’t sure what to do about it. A friend of mine suggested putting a cabbage leaf around it, apparently it worked for her when the infection [...]

Vitamin E and Pregnancy

Posted on January 22nd, 2008

Remembering to eat a healthy, balanced diet is your best nutritional defense during pregnancy. One vitamin that will be derived from much of the food you eat will be Vitamin E. Yes, we know that this is a great vitamin for skin to help fight against free radicals, but review below and see [...]

Vitamin A and Pregnancy

Posted on January 17th, 2008

With pregnancy you might ask yourself many times, “am I eating healthy?” Eating a balance of healthy foods during your pregnancy will give your body its best nutrition. If you have any questions, make sure to ask your Physician for his or her advice. If by some chance you are told to [...]

Sprouting is Fun

Posted on January 16th, 2008

We all struggle with trying to get our children to eat as healthily as we know they should. One of the ways to do this is to get them to take part in the growing of the food. Beans are incredibly easy and quick to sprout, the children can see the changes within a few [...]

Essential Nutrients during Pregnancy

Posted on January 14th, 2008

Everyone is familiar with the Food Pyramid. A colorful diagram of food groups you should eat on a daily basis and how much of each group will give you your daily nutrients. Simple and easy to use, but what guidelines are in place during pregnancy? According to the My Pyramid Plan for Moms, expectant moms should increase their calorie intake approximately 300 calories per day. This increase will depend on several factors such as[...]

How Much Weight Gain Is Normal?

Posted on January 14th, 2008

According to the March of Dimes website, gaining the right amount of weight during pregnancy is an important part of creating a healthy baby. They state that women who don’t gain enough weight are at risk of delivering an underweight baby (5 lbs. or less), while on the other end of the spectrum, women [...]