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Taking Care of Your Brain
Post on Wed, Oct 12, 2016 by Paula Gallagher
Five Tips for Back-to-School Health
Post on Wed, Aug 15, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
For many, the start of school means the beginning of constant runny noses, coughing and sneezing - basically cold and flu season. With these simple tips, cold season may not be as bad this year. 1. Get your kids to eat breakfast in the morning. Fuel them. Eating breakfast is......DHA Improves Learning in Children With ADHD
Post on Mon, May 14, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
Results of a new study in the journal Nutrition have determined that children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) have increased learning and improved behavior when given DHA everyday. According to the study, these effects were more evident in a subgroup of 17 children with learning difficulties and also included......Omega 3: DHA
Post on Wed, Mar 30, 2011 by Paula Gallagher
One of my favorites products, Nordic Naturals Pro DHA is on sale now. DHA is an omega-3 essential fatty acid. It is an essential component of the brain and central nervous system. It seems to concentrate in areas where there is lots of electrical activity such as the synaptosomes, where......Supplements You Shouldn't Live Without
Post on Tue, Sep 28, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
This past Friday, Dr. Oz told his viewers what supplements he takes. Not surprisingly, they align very well with what Village Green Apothecary has been saying for years. He particularly targeted women over 40. The supplements he recommends are: 1. Mutlivitamin: Only 1% of the population gets enough essential nutrients......What Are EFA's?
Post on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 by Carmen Ugas
There are two families of essential fatty acids or EFAs: Omega-3 and Omega-6, and proper cell function is dependent on a balanced intake of both. The over-consumption of Omega-6 fats from refined vegetable oils, processed foods and meat in our diet has upset this balance however, in a very big......What a year it has been...
Post on Mon, Jan 18, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
My son will turn 1 tomorrow. ONE!!!! I know everyone says that time flies and that the first year is a blur, but I didn't believe them. But as I sit and reflect on the past year, I do find that it has gone all too fast. A year ago,......Increased ADHD if Mom Overweight?
Post on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
A study out of Europe, published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, looked at 2000 Swedish kids and found that there was a reduced ability to pay attention in school or preschool among those whose mothers had been overweight. Some possible reasons given: Excess weight might disrupt......
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