tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77388273798797075322025-07-10T08:34:28.350-04:00MOM'S REMEDIESRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10230569377194330498noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738827379879707532.post-74908512589378253322012-03-05T14:12:00.003-05:002012-03-05T14:22:50.464-05:00

A glance at the food pyramids and you will notice the less expensive foods recommended for healthy living. I started researching and found out that the high food prices created the food pyramid not for healthy living but for surviving and filling the mouths of families with food, any food.    In 1972, Sweden's National Board of Health and Welfare developed the idea of "basic

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The theme for March 2012 is "Get Your Plate in Shape." National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. For more information you can visit their site at:

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These days you can not help but hearing about vitamin D and it's many benefits. I wanted to do some research of my own since the first thing my doctor tells me when she sees me is to take at least 1000IU a day. Here are outline of some of the new research and studies about Vitamin D: Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Obesity in Kids.Vitamin D May Prevent Serious Respiratory Disease in newborn.Mom's

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February is American Heart Month. It is a time to battle cardiovascular disease and educate Americans on what we can do to live heart-healthy lives. Heart disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. You are at higher risk of heart disease if you are: A woman age 55 or olderA man age 45 or olderOr a person with a family history of early heart

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Each year, millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food. Although most food allergies cause relatively mild and minor symptoms,some food allergies can cause severe reactions, and may even be life-threatening.There is no cure for food allergies. Strict avoidance of food allergens — and early recognition and management of allergic reactions to food — are important measures to prevent

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Balanced Diet Really Is Brain FoodEating a balanced diet rich in vitamins B, C, D, and E andomega-3 fatty acids could help prevent brain shrinkage in the elderly and preserve mental acuity. In a recent study, researchers took blood samples from 104 healthy people whose average age was 87, administered tests of memory and thinking skills, and performed brain scans on 42 of the

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  In 1972, Sweden's National Board of Health and Welfare developed the idea of "basic foods" that were both cheap and nutritious, and "supplemental foods" that added nutrition missing from the basic foods. The National Board's "dietary circle," was a cake divided into seven slices, but not indicating how much of each food should be eaten. Then they suggested a triangle displaying basic

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Numerous studies have shown that the foods high in antioxidants will decrease the risk of heart disease, cancer and other chronic diseases.   The best natural sources of high Antioxidants foods are found in: - Fruits such as:              Berries (Cherry, blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, crowberry, blueberry, bilberry/wild blueberry, black currant),

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Dandelion is a meadow plant, and native to Europe.They grow everywhere that plant life can be supported. We in US dig out and abate this miracle plant, with many harmful and expensive chemicals.  All parts of the dandelion can be used for many things. The yellow edible flower of the dandelion is beautiful and abundant with no care.  Dandelion leaves have many nutritional value.

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For 38 Calories a serving of one cup of Kale, this vegetable is a winner among all vegetables. Kale is a wrinkled dark green vegetable. It is easy to find in supermarkets. You can also grow it very easily in colder temperatures where a light frost will produce specially sweet kale leaves. Kale has so many health benefits. With abundant of vitamin K, A, and C in only one cup you will have much

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I searched the Internet for sour taste and to my surprise I found out that we the Westerners do not know and would not like sour tastes. In a poll, I asked "what foods do you know that is sour? "Many people did not know the answer. One person answered and said: Vinegar, Candies, and Pickles. We know that taste is one of the traditional five senses. In the West, we know of four taste sensations:

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No matter how organized you are and how friendly your surroundings, sometimes stress will find a way to your life. Here are a few points to remedy your stress.-Eat a healthy diet. A nutritious, well-balanced diet can keep your body immune to many diseases and stress. Limit refined carbohydrates as much as possible, as those foods can easily cause blood-sugar swings that lead to anxiety,

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The World's Healthiest Foods should contain some of the following nutrients that are necessary and good for you:- fresh vegetables and fruits (organically grown whenever possible), which contain an array of vitamins, minerals and other health-promoting phytonutrients. -whole grains and legumes, which provide healthy fibers.- proteins - fats The following foods are very healthy foods that will

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A great article on Teen's brain and how it is not grown up yet.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124119468

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An hour of nap in the afternoon can recharge a person's brain power and improve the brain's memory. Scientists have found that a short nap makes it easier for the brain to store and retrieve items of short term information needed for working or studying.Infants need to sleep many times a day. Sleep is very beneficial for a developing infant.Children need to take a 90 minute nap.Pregnant ladies in

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Your nail appearance can tell you about many illnesses in your body.Very pale nails which reflect the blood flow in the skin underneath can indicate anemia. White spots can signal liver problems and Zinc deficiency. Brown tips on nails mean kidney problem. Red moons signal heart disease. Yellowed, thickening, and slow-growing nails tell about a respiratory illness or from swelling of your hands (

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Aphrodisiac is named after Aphrodite; the Greek goddess of love. Food containing aphrodisiac substance or quality are the ones that excites sexual desire. But before you run to the store and stock up on all or some of the following foods; remember that your mind is the most powerful aphrodisiac of them all.Some foods do actually stimulate blood flow and combined with the look, mouth feel and

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Three drinks for women on an empty stomach and 7 drinks for men will make them have a bad hangover. If you have over indulged drinking the night before, and woke up the next morning with a very bad headache and an upset stomach then you know what is a hangover. You may have enjoyed the drinking, but the hangover the next morning is not fun. The effects of those drinks are called trifecta of pain

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We could live right, eat well, exercise, not smoke and drink moderately, but still we can get cancer. However, there are some foods that are protective against cancer. Cruciferous vegetablesLet's think "green". We can't eat enough cruciferous veggies -- Brussels sprouts, broccoli, watercress and mustard greens. All are rich in antioxidant phyto-chemicals and fiber, which are cancer protectors.

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Many people swear that they do not eat a lot of food but they always gain weight rather than loose weight. If you are one of those people, you have to train your body to come out of starvation mode and use all the calories that you put in your body rather than storing it. Our bodies and minds were made to protect us. When we do not eat, the brain sends a signal to our body to store as fat any

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By the time the U.S. product safety authorities move and investigate into the presence of the toxic metal cadmium in our children's jewelry imported from China or any other place, I wanted to let you know to make sure you are not poisoning or making your children lag learning. Here is the link to the new information.http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,582734,00.html

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Prevention magazine shares the remarkable innovations of 2009 that promise to revolutionize how doctors prevent, diagnose and treat both common conditions and diseases.http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/34771163/ns/today-today_health/

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Most people think that aging is mother nature's rule and to stay alive and young, way past the life expectancy is impossible. But, the science of aging is always advancing and we are gradually learning what we can do to stay young. A twenty one century individual could expect to live to an age way over the life expectancy of today; which is 77 to 83 years old for first world countries (35 to 60

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If you feel depressed and not happy at times I want to cheer you up. Since you are reading this blog post therefore; you are already blessed more than two billion people in the world that cannot read at all.If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, roof over your head and a place to sleep; you are richer than 75% of this world.If you have some small money in your wallet; you are

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Garlic is a great herb and has so many medicinal values. Its health benefits and medicinal properties have been known for many years.  It is great for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels and inhibiting blood clotting. It is also a powerful germicide, clearing acne, asthma, candida, diabetes and very good for cold and flu. The regular use of garlic may help prevent cancer because it

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