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Pool Precautions
August 1st, 2008Parents wishing to swim with their new baby may need to take a deep breath before plunging into the kiddie pool. Studies by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health reveal that babies who participate in infant swimming lessons are more likely to suffer from asthma and other lung-related ailments later in life.
Kid-Friendly Acupuncture
August 1st, 2008If you’re on pins and needles about your child’s health, you should consider taking her to an acupuncturist for ear infections, stomachaches, allergies, fevers, or even attention-deficit disorder.
Ask The Doctor: Iron for Infants
June 1st, 2008Not at all. Iron plays a vital role in your baby’s health by helping make hemoglobin, a complex protein that ferries oxygen around the body. Low levels of iron can lead to iron-deficiency anemia, which can cause developmental problems.
I’m worried about whether my infant gets enough iron. Am I just being paranoid?Help For Those With Gas
June 1st, 2008Certain foods have been shown to instigate this annoying—and often embarrassing—problem. “Microbes in the digestive tract feed on the carbohydrates we consume,” says Gerard Mullin, MD, director of Integrative GI Nutrition Services at Johns Hopkins Hospital. “Those bacteria act like a little brewery in our gut, metabolizing sugars.
Joint Pain - Alternative Treatments
June 1st, 2008Prolotherapy is a promising, regenerative treatment for those with acute or chronic joint pain, says Paul Anderson, ND, a naturopath and teacher at Bastyr University School of Naturopathic Medicine.
What’s the best alternative remedy for joint pain?The Beauty Bar: Vitamin A's Sun-Saving Power
June 1st, 2008New research shows it might be time to toss a bottle of vitamin A into your beach bag along with the sunscreen. In a recent study, patients taking 50,000 IU of vitamin A a day for a year saw an 80 percent improvement in previously sun-damaged skin. Some scientists believe this occurred because UVA and UVB light attacks the vitamin A naturally present on the skin’s surface.
A New Cure for Bad Breath
June 1st, 2008Research shows that magnolia-bark extract, a traditional Chinese medicine historically used for stress relief, also helps halt halitosis. Mints and gum containing magnolia bark kill about 60 percent of the bad breath-causing bacteria, compared to the 4 percent killed by standard mints, according to a recent study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Supplement Watch: Brown Seaweed Extract
June 1st, 2008Searching for that magical ingredient that instantly burns unwanted pounds? Numerous studies in Japan suggest fücoxanthin—the pigment that gives brown seaweed its color—can help control weight by speeding up your metabolism.
What's My Alternative: Lupus
June 1st, 2008For years, Jesse Loren, a 45-year-old high school teacher who lives near Davis, California, battled severe allergies, kidney problems, and unexplained fatigue. In 2004, she was diagnosed with pityriasis, a skin condition characterized by a pink, scaly rash.
This is Your Wake Up Call
June 1st, 2008Not so long ago, you either had high blood pressure or you didn’t. Your blood pressure could even flirt with the high normal range without anyone getting overly worked up about it. The same held true for elevated-but-still-normal blood sugar levels.
Precursors to hypertension, diabetes, and osteoporosis don't have to turn info full-blown disease. Here's how to stay healthy.
