FOOD FOOD FOOD

John Hopkins has put forward an excellent article on the importance of whole foods in preventing cancer. Wonderful to see information such as this coming from the medical community. This article is a must read. I will highlight some of the key points for you: 

- Chronic inflammation is being linked to diseases such as cancer.

- Ginger is excellent for food and gut disorders.

- Food plays an excellent role in how people fight cancers, 80% of cancer patients are malnourished.

OMEGA-3, FOR YOUR CHILD AND FOR YOU

It has been highly recommended that we ensure our children have enough Omega-3 fats in their diet, now here is more information to make sure parents take it as well. 

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO OUR CHILDREN'S FOOD, CAN YOU TRUST WHAT YOU EAT

It is time to seriously question and ensure the food we are feeding our children is safe. I am sure many of you probably choose organic food when you can, yet we shouldn't have to choose, all our food should be safe for our children. 

Here is some information on our food: 

SUGAR EFFECTS ON OUR CHILDREN

As the Christmas holidays come to a close I thought I would further investigate a subject that came up over the holidays... one in conversation and one because my children were constantly near it, SUGAR. For a while now we have been covering the effects of sugar on children. The main result being a decreased immunity which has been covered by different Naturopaths. I thought I would further investigate to see what others may be saying on this subject. 

Swimming Pools

Since putting my girls in swimming lessons I have been wondering about the strong chlorine odour. It is often so strong that I leave with a headache. Of course that results in me questioning the health of our pools, this must be another thing that can't be good for you.

FLU REMEDY and AVOIDING SUGAR

Check out Dr. Pidutti's information on her home remedy kit with treatments from everything from ear infections, coughs and runny noses www.babypurity.com/now/2009/11/home-remedies-for-the-flu.html

Important to note the importance of avoiding sugar when it suppresses your immune system for two hours after it's been absorbed. Interesting to note the timing of Halloween right at the same time we seen an outbreak in children's flu. 

TO VACCINATE OR NOT TO VACCINATE

One thing I don't understand is why some doctors get so upset when a mother says she is not sure she wants to vaccinate her child.

Doctors, do you not realize we want the best for our child? Why not help us, versus being so cold to even call a mother not vaccinating child abuse. How I would love to walk into my doctors office without concerns trusting that you understand what is best for my child.  Listen to parents that are concerned, what are concerns are about. Maybe there is something you can learn too.

H1N1 Treatments and Symptoms

Driving my daughter to school today I heard on the radio that so far H1N1 seems to be attacking the young, 1/3 of all cases are between the ages of 5 to 18. 

H1N1

We have quickly raced into fall and onto another flu season. Having little children in a time of H1N1 concerns does not sit well with me. With H1N1 around every corner, I wonder how bad this flu will get and how to ensure my little girls stay healthy.

HEY MOMS! HOW ARE YOU FEELING SINCE HAVING A BABY?

This site is usually focussed on our precious children but who is brining these precious bundles into the world? probably YOU, the mom.

I think it is time we covered the topic of "Mom's Moods and Health Since Having a Baby" in more detail as it seems to be one that I have been dealing with and many new moms are struggling for answers to changes in their emotional life.