2015

  • Vegan Nursing Mothers Must Be Especially Aware Of Vitamin D Deficiency

    A vegan diet is often deficient in vitamin D, especially if one does not spend enough time in the sun. To counteract this, most vegan nursing mothers need supplements to supply the necessary nutrient for their baby's development. Why is Vitamin D Essential for Infants? Vitamin D is linked to calcium absorption in the body. A vitamin D deficiency can cause the bones to soften and become weak, leading to a soft skull and deformed skeleton.
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  • Recognizing And Treating Autism In Children

    Within the United States, autism has rapidly become a very prevalent concern. It's estimated that this condition affects as many as 1 in every 68 children and as many as 1 in every 42 boys. However, a number of children endure this condition without the knowledge of their parent. Whether it's someone who overlooks the signs, is unable to recognize them or doesn't get the child the appropriate treatment, all of these actions prevent a child from living the most rewarding and enjoyable life as possible.
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  • Natural Infertility Treatments For Men And Women: Simple Things You Can Do At Home

    Infertility rates, as measured by the CDC in women of traditional childbearing years, are estimated at approximately ten percent of all women in this category. The number only drops slightly to six percent, when unmarried women of the same age are excluded. With the price of medical infertility treatments soaring, men and women are looking to natural and homeopathic remedies to treat and/or cure their infertility issues before trying anything that will cost thousands of dollars.
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  • Benefits Of Adding Green Smoothies To Your Eating Plan

    Green smoothies are drinks created by blending green vegetables and fruit. Smoothies, unlike juices, include whole fruit and vegetables, so very little is wasted. For additional benefits, add a drop or two of essential oils, such as orange, lemon, grapefruit, peppermint and spearmint to your smoothies. Essential oils can help reduce stress and add extra flavor to your smoothies. There are several reasons to include these nutritious drinks in your daily diet.
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  • Searching For Organic Anti-Aging Cream: What Natural Ingredients Should Be On The Label

    Living a purely organic lifestyle often presents some problems when you want to find natural health and hygiene products. You want to be sure that animal parts are not part of the equation, since animals are often injected with hormones and antibiotics. These chemicals can leach into the parts of the animals used to make health and hygiene products, which goes against your efforts to be completely organic. When you are trying to find an organic anti-aging cream, you really need to read the label.
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  • 3 Ways To Determine Allergies And Food Intolerances

    Allergies and intolerances are a major part of life. Many people deal with food allergies, or aversions to certain foods and are unable to completely pin point the reason. Some allergists do a blood test to determine the allergies. Although this may be a good fit for some, there are other, more natural approaches, to allergy testing. Here are a couple of them. 1. Acupuncture Points Some professionals use ancient Chinese medicine to help target allergies.
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  • The Power Of Tea - How To Use Tea To Improve Psychic Ability

    Tea has long been used by shamans and herbal healers to improve psychic ability and sensitivity. In the modern era, shamans, practitioners of Wicca, and spiritual healers have all turned to the long-standard tea to increase focus, improve longevity, and promote holistic health. Teas vs. Psychedelic Brews Before beginning a course of tea, understand what the differences between modern teas and shamanistic teas are. While they both derive from herbal sources, shamanistic teas typically had a psychedelic component.
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