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JJ Virgin
Fed Up With Fat? This Must-See Documentary Changes Everything (Netflix)
by JJ Virgin
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The statistics are sobering and staggering. Over 95% of all Americans will become overweight or obese within the next two decades. By 2050, one out of every three Americans will have diabetes. This is the first generation of Americans expected to live shorter lives than their parents.How did this happen? That’s what Fed Up, a recent documentary narrated by Katie Couric, dares to ask. You can now stream... 12/14/2017 8:00:00 AM
Melanie Potock
How Your Picky Eater Changes the Dating Dynamic and What to Do About It
by Melanie Potock
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You’ve finally made the step to introduce your child to that special someone you’ve been dating. Problem is, most dates involve at least a snack, maybe lunch, and God forbid a fancy dinner. If your child is a picky eater, the dinner options narrow down to anything with a kid’s menu, but if the chicken nugget isn’t cooked just so, or the French fries are crinkle-cut and not skinny, or the macaroni and... 12/13/2017 8:00:00 AM
Linda Mac Dougall
Avoid the Dangers of Estrogen Dominance
by Linda Mac Dougall
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Both sexes by middle age become estrogen dominant. Estrogen, without the tempering of progesterone or testosterone that youth has, fuels inflammation in our bodies. Parts of our bodies have worked constantly since before birth, never resting. I would guess that they would be the first to feel this increased inflammation.Old injuries or wounds, misaligned joints or poorly functioning organs would also... 12/12/2017 8:00:00 AM
Sami Cone
4 Tips on Breastfeeding Newborns
by Sami Cone
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Breastfeeding a newborn doesn’t come as naturally as many new mothers may imagine. But does that mean moms should abandon the idea of newborn breastfeeding altogether? Certainly not!What it does mean is that moms wanting to breastfeed their newborn need to know a few things about newborn breastfeeding before they start actually trying to breastfeed their newborn. This will help create realistic expectations... 12/10/2017 10:00:00 PM
Brian Bender
3 Hacks for Healthy Habits
by Brian Bender
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If it’s one thing the world of nutrition has unfailingly demonstrated over the past few decades, it’s that the typical Western diet is not working.A publication from the New England Journal of Medicine reported that 10% of the planet is now considered obese, and according to the CDC, 40% of U.S. adults and nearly 20% of U.S. children are now obese. And because of well established links between obesity... 12/9/2017 10:00:00 PM
Mark Julian
The All or Nothing Truth About ADHD… What You Think You Have Matters
by Mark Julian
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People face painful realizations and life changes on a daily basis. For individuals diagnosed with ADHD, acknowledging and owning their specific challenges and strengths are truly important steps in understanding their own ADHD and how to live successfully with it.This move is often easier said than done, as ADHD can quickly take a toll on self-esteem and self-efficacy. ADHD can lend itself to snap... 11/3/2017 7:00:00 AM
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
5 Simple Ways to Lower Cold and Flu Risk
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
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Are you being bombarded with reminders to get a flu shot? Welcome to fall and winter. Whether you decide to get a flu shot or not is a personal decision that depends on your risk of complications from influenza, but regardless of that decision, there are other strategies to employ that will offer protection against illness.Achoo!Whether it is at your doctor’s office, visiting your grandkids, or at... 10/30/2017 7:00:00 AM
Allison Task
Want to Be Happier? Cultivate Awe
by Allison Task
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Have you ever had a really rough moment with your child, and then someone else - maybe an older person - will tell you how absolutely delicious and delightful your child is? And then you respond with a, “Yeah, you may think so but…”Have you ever had a friend who is admiring your house, and you can’t help but show them the terrible bathroom, or the crumbling ceiling or….Here’s the thing. If we’re a... 10/21/2017 7:00:00 AM
Ali Katz
Digital Detoxing
by Ali Katz
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An interview with mindfulness expert and creator of Hot Mess to Mindful Mom, Ali Katz.Q: In your newest book “Get the Most Out of Motherhood: a Hot Mess to Mindful Mom Parenting Guide” you talk about Digital Detoxing and why this is so important. Can you give us some insight into this topic which seems to be on everyone’s mind? A: I love this topic so much. Many of my clients began asking me for help... 10/21/2017 7:00:00 AM
M Puckette
Life With a Schizoaffective Teen
by M Puckette
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Schizoaffective disorder is a complex combination of schizophrenia and mood disorders, and difficult to diagnose because of overlapping symptoms. Each child’s symptoms are unique and morph over time. A parent must recognize the symptoms and discover how to reduce their impact… and distinguish them from typical troubled teen behavior.I raised a teen with schizoaffective disorder who began hallucinating... 10/20/2017 7:00:00 AM
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