Tip of The Week
Weekly insights for your children. Topics may include: Prevention of Allergies, Baby Food Guide and Signals of a Weak Immune System.
Uggg... Constipation
28 February 2006
Since Baby Purity seems to be hearing a consistent complaint of constipation amount pregnant women… this Tip of the Week is for you, written by Dr. Nicole Dahl: http://www.drnicoledahl.com/DR_NICOLE_DAHL/04_news_december.htm
Take Those Folic Acid Supplements
20 February 2006
It is essential that women in childbearing age take their folic acid supplements. To get enough folic acid in our diet is often very difficult for most of us and the amount required is crucial for our own health (preventing cervical cancer and aiding in acne prevention) yet is also important for the health of your unborn child. "Very few women of child bearing years are taking folic acid… If a person waits until pregnant, the fetal abnormality is already established. All women of child-bearing age who might become pregnant should be taking 400 mg of folic acid," advises Dr.
Happy Valentine's Day!!
14 February 2006
Baby Purity would like to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day. We hope this week is full of special gifts of love that you receive and give.
Cancer Link to Deodorants?
7 February 2006
Scientists believe that certain chemicals can mimic estrogen in the body promoting the growth of breast cancer. One of these chemicals of concern is parabens; although there is not sufficient evidence that they are directly linked to cancer there is evidence that parabens accumulate in our body over time. Researchers tested 20 breast tumours and found 18 of the cancerous tissues contained parabens The human skin is a relatively good barrier to bacteria although not a good barrier to many chemicals especially fat soluble ones.