California on the cusp of a healthy decision
I'm happy to learn that California is considering restrictions on the chemical bisphenol A, which can be found in plastic baby bottles. There is apparently some concern that bisphenol A can cause chan ...
"Bell's Palsy of the Gut" and Other GI...
PRACTICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY April 2006 by Virginia T. Sherr, MD Bell's palsy signifies paralysis of facial muscles related to inflammation of the associated seventh Cranial Nerve. Physicians m ...
Prenatal Vitamins and Folic Acid Importance
Now that I am baking baby #2, I am careful to take prenatal vitamins. Though I started taking them when we were trying to conceive, it is especially important now. During the first few weeks of a fetu ...
Solving Smoking Problem
Hello SmokersPlease avoid Smoking. It is not good for Health and smoking leads to cancer. Cancer leads to death.How to avoid Smoking1.When you feel Smoking, take the Cigrettee and keep it another Pock ...
Caffeine linked to miscarriage
Interesting article on Yahoo!... A new study showed that Caffeine consumption by pregnant women can increase the risk of miscarriage. It doesn't matter if the caffeine comes from coffee, tea, soda or ...
Stay Away from BPA! Best to Swig with SIGG
In early August, scientists issued a report warning that an estrogen-like compound in plastic is likely to be causing an array of serious reproductive disorders in people. The compound, bisphenol A or ...
Sleep Apnea Can Lead to Diabetes and High Blood...
According to researchers at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, sleep apnea, a nighttime breathing disorder that disrupts sleep patterns ...
Nutrition in pregnancy
mothers are urged to eat a more balanced diet (with the right amounts of protein and vitamins) during pregnancy. However, if the fetus is under-nourished in the womb, the long-term effects can still b ...
Staying Safe While Eating Fish
What with all the tales of mercury poisoning, it's enough to turn a pescatarian off of fish altogether. In addition to bacterial and parasitic contamination, chemical contamination is a vital worry am ...
Info on aspartame from the ADA
What is aspartame?Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetening ingredient that provides the sweet taste of sugar without the calories. Aspartame has been used in numerous foods and beverages for more than 20 ...
