Immune Boosters For Kids (And Adults)
Tara HantskeYour immune system is your bodys natural defense against illness and disease. Keeping your immune system healthy will ensure that your body will know exactly what to do when you are exposed to a cold, the flu, or other infections. It also knows exactly what to do if you catch that cold. The health of your immune system will determine your overall health, how often you get sick, and how wel...
Read more...CategoriesNatural and Organic | Eating Well | Nutrition | Healthy Eating | Health & Wellness | Health Concerns | Parenting | Pediatric NutritionNatural Head Lice Treatment
Naturally SavvyMost parents dread lice - the pesky little critters that love to set up house in our childrens hair. We dread even the word because we know if its being tossed around at school that it means that one of the students is infected or rather infested. This also means that everyone even our own child - is at risk. Now even though lice themselves are not dangerous to our health they can ca...
Read more...CategoriesParenting | Concious ParentingCan Parents Do Anything To Prevent Autism?
Lilian PrestiWith autism statistics sharply on the rise, many parents are asking whether they can do anything to prevent the condition from affecting their unborn or newborn children. While in the past many doctors and experts would have dismissed this possibility, claiming that autism was mainly a genetically predisposed condition, today experts are starting to change their perspective as more and mor...
Read more...CategoriesParenting | Concious ParentingRecognizing Childhood Illnesses
Lilian PrestiOne of the less pleasant things about having children is the childhood diseases that come with the territory. As much as we parents try to protect our little guys from getting sick or feeling unwell, there is only so much we can do. Children simply get sick often from each other and rather than be panicked and confused when it happens, we can alternately be educated and prepared to do wh...
Read more...CategoriesParenting | Concious ParentingBaby's Immune System
Lilian PrestiAs with all other organs and systems in the body, a newborn is not born with a fully developed immune system at birth. Rather, their immunity - a protective function consisting of cells, proteins, and organs - grows and strengthens with time, striving with each new day to keep them safe from the multitude of pathogens that they encounter in their environments. At birth, a babys immune ...
Read more...CategoriesParenting | Pediatric NutritionSavvy Back To School Meal Planning
Naturally SavvyIts time to go back to school and parents are scrambling to find foods that their kids will eat (and not trade or throw away) at lunch and snack time. The name of the game is convenience food and snacks that can be packed with the least amount of fuss or muss. Companies put a lot of thought and effort into preparing (and marketing) tasty and convenient foods for childrens lunchboxes. Read...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Eating on the Run | Healthy Eating | Concious ParentingHow To Pump Breast Milk
Naturally SavvyFor mothers who choose to breastfeed, the one downside that is commonly noted is the lack of freedom they have to leave baby for more than an hour or so at a time. Since breastfed newborns rely strictly on mom for their existence, new moms have little flexibility to leave their tiny bundles to tend to errands, appointments or even some precious alone time. In order to even consider leaving...
Read more...CategoriesParenting | Pediatric NutritionMaking Sense of Baby's Dirty Diapers
Lilian PrestiFor new parents even changing a diaper can be daunting. Its not the physical act itself that is particularly challenging but rather interpreting the contents. Just how do you know that the color and consistency of what you find in your little ones nappy is what it is supposed to be? Is that shade of brown healthy or should it be darker, lighter? Is their poop too runny or not runny enough?...
Read more...CategoriesParenting | Concious ParentingProtective Strategies For Diarrhea
Naturally SavvyAt some point in your young childs life they will probably develop diarrhea. This protective mechanism results from their bodys attempt to expel a pathogen or substance that has caused them irritation or an upset of sorts. Diarrhea can range from being a minor irritation to being a life-threatening condition. It all depends on how long it lasts and how much water the body loses. As a p...
Read more...CategoriesParenting | Pediatric NutritionFirst Foods For Baby: What and When?
Lilian PrestiMany debates abound over what foods to introduce first and at what exact point we should introduce them to our growing babies. We often hear one opinion from our mothers and quite possibly another from our doctors. Our best friend can give us advice on what the moms in her moms group said and of course this will be different from what your baby nutrition book recommends. Its enough to make...
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Breast Feeding My Baby
Andrea DonskyI was never one to love breast feeding. Surprising, right? But true. I now have 3 kids - an 8 year old son, 6 year old daughter and a 4 month old daughte...
Read more...Are Our Kids Too Clean?
Naturally SavvyCleanliness has become an American obsession. We want everything very clean until it sparkles and even smells clean. But is this desire for cleanliness...
Read more...CategoriesConcious Parenting | ParentingIs Your Child Constipated?
Lilian PrestiTheres a lot of confusion about what regular means. Thats because different specialists will cite different norms for what is considered normal or healt...
Read more...CategoriesParenting | Pediatric NutritionBaby Weaning
Naturally SavvyYou have been breastfeeding your baby for as long as you think appropriate and are now ready to quit. So just how do you stop this daily habit that you ...
Read more...CategoriesParenting | Concious Parenting | Pediatric NutritionAir Travel With Baby
Naturally SavvyThe experience of traveling with your new baby can be wonderful. Or it can be awful. Most likely though, it will fall somewhere in between. To make the ...
Read more...CategoriesParenting | Concious ParentingBreastfeeding During Pregnancy
Naturally SavvyMany women wonder whether they can continue to breastfeed their first baby when they become pregnant with their next. According to La Leche League Inter...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Prenatal & Pregnancy | Natural Prenatal | ParentingHelping Your Baby To Sleep
Lilian PrestiAsk most parents what the hardest part of parenting a newborn is and they will most likely tell you it is the sleep deprivation. As adults we value and ...
Read more...CategoriesParenting | Concious ParentingIntroducing Your Dog To Your New Baby
Kimberly ThomsonIntroducing the dog to your baby can be somewhat scary for new parents. Before the baby is born, start by allowing your dog to be in the babys room, but...
Read more...CategoriesPet Care | Parenting | Concious ParentingHealthy Diapers for New Baby
Naturally SavvyYou have a brand new little one and you want to do right by her. So you feed her well, buy organic or natural clothes and toys, and avoid using toxic chemica...
Read more...CategoriesParenting | Concious ParentingThe Role of Expectant Dads
Lilian PrestiMuch information is available to educate a pregnant woman about how to care for herself as her body mysteriously goes to work at creating a new human being. ...
Read more...CategoriesParenting | Concious ParentingUnderstanding Your Baby's Cues
Lilian PrestiFor many new parents trying to understand their newborns is a bit like trying to decipher a code near impossible. The cries they thought were from hunger ar...
Read more...CategoriesFamily Life | Parenting | Concious ParentingImprove Children's Digestive Health
Joanne CapanoWhen stomach upset occurs in small children it can be very unpleasant for both children and parents alike. Sometimes a sore tummy can be symptomatic of a col...
Read more...CategoriesConcious Parenting | Digestive Health | ParentingBaby's First Week - What Mom Should Know
Naturally SavvyBeing a first time mom is intimidating there are so many new things to learn that you wonder how youll ever get through those first months. In preparation m...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Prenatal & Pregnancy | Parenting | Concious ParentingTeaching Kids About Eating Seasonally
Lilian PrestiMost kids today dont know that the bananas they eat daily are imported from tropical countries or that the strawberries they see in their cereal in the winte...
Read more...CategoriesConcious ParentingKids Allowance & Money Management
Terry CarsonAllowances are a great opportunity to teach kids about money. That means that you dont send mixed messages and use allowance to bribe your kids to do their c...
Read more...CategoriesConcious ParentingGreen Your Back to School Shopping
Cara SmusiakIts the time of year again: Kids and parents around the country are getting ready for another school year, and that means serious shopping time. But bef...
Read more...CategoriesConcious ParentingProtecting The Health of Our Boys
Lilian PrestiA fascinating yet shocking development has been transpiring over the past few decades: the world is slowly starting to lose its boys through declining male b...
Read more...CategoriesConcious Parenting12 Nutrition Tips for Picky Eaters
Terry CarsonAre you struggling with a picky eater?In my practice I see many parents worry about food and whether or not their children are getting enough nutrients i...
Read more...CategoriesPediatric NutritionToo Much TV Means Poorer Health
Lilian PrestiThe average American child spends four to five hours a day in front of a screenthats roughly one-third of their waking time either in front of a TV or a c...
Read more...CategoriesConcious ParentingGreen Nursery for Baby
Lisa TsakosKermit the Frog said, It aint easy being green but creating a healthy space for your infant is easier today than ever before. Paint: Paint the walls of y...
Read more...CategoriesConcious ParentingNatural Remedies for Teen Acne
Joanne CapanoMy adolescent daughter is devastated. Granted, at this age, it doesnt take much to pull her into an emotional frenzy. Todays culprit is a small, red bump tha...
Read more...CategoriesConcious ParentingNatural & Green Ways to Welcome New Baby
Naturally SavvyWelcoming a new baby home is one of the most exciting and memorable experiences for new parents. We prepare for babys arrival for months in advance, ensuring...
Read more...CategoriesConcious ParentingChildhood Obesity from a Holistic Perspective
Dr. Michelle KleinIts frightening to read statistics that suggest children in the United States are not expected to live past the generation before them. The United State...
Read more...CategoriesConcious ParentingParenting Tips for Moods and Feelings
Terry CarsonDo you ever notice that your kids act up when you're having a bad day? If you are down in the dumps it's not unusual for kids to be affected by it. ...
Read more...CategoriesConcious ParentingTips to Get Your Toddler to Eat
Lilian PrestiAlmost every child will go through at least one phase where his or her appetite is decreased. This could be due to illness, fatigue, stress, or asserting the...
Read more...CategoriesConcious ParentingPreparing Your Child for a New Baby
Lilian PrestiYou have done all the tests and now it is official - baby number two is on the way. You and your partner are delighted and look forward to the arrival of the ne...
Read more...CategoriesConcious ParentingTeaching Children Manners
Terry CarsonYour mother-in-law has come for a visit. You know she’s going to complain about your kids’ manners. She often makes annoying digs about the fact that they d...
Read more...CategoriesConcious ParentingFood Sensitivities and Allergies in Children
Lilian PrestiFood sensitivities and allergies are on the rise in children. Between 1997 and 2007, food allergies increased 18 percent, affecting approximately 3 million c...
Read more...CategoriesPediatric NutritionHelping Children Learn
Lilian PrestiIn a country where nearly three million students are receiving special education services for a learning disability, many parents are hungry for ways to suppo...
Read more...CategoriesConcious ParentingPreventing Eating Issues in Children
Lilian PrestiKnow anyone with food issues? Chances are you know many, and maybe you are one of them. In today's world of fast and convenient food, many people have diso...
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