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Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin
Post on by Paula Gallagher
In this next installment of Vitamins and Minerals from A to Zinc, vitamin D is in the spotlight... or should I say, the sunlight? The majority of Americans (both children and adults) are deficient in vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with...... -
What Supplements Do I Really Need?
Post on by Margo Gladding
10 Tips for Cold and Flu Season
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Winter is around the corner and cold and flu season is in high gear. And who wants to be sick during the holidays? Not me! So here are some tips to help you keep the bugs away and stay healthy this season. 1. Vitamin D: Immune support is......Make Your Own Baby Food
Post on by Paula Gallagher
As my daughter rounded the 6-month mark, I began to think about what sorts of foods I would start her on. I perused the grocery aisles and was not impressed with the selection, even with the organic and natural varieties. They seemed colorless and bland, and when I read the......Supplements for Babies & Toddlers
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Yesterday I wrote about making baby food; today I am writing about what supplements a baby should have. I do get quite a few questions regarding this topic, and even yesterday, someone emailed me a question about vitamins for their toddler. Here is my take on giving supplements to infants......Vitamin D Levels in Moms Linked to Baby Language Skills
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A new study out of Australia suggests pregnant women who do not get enough vitamin D could be putting their children at risk of language difficulties. Researchers looked at levels of the sunshine vitamin in more than 700 pregnant women, then measured their children's behaviour and language development. They found......Avoiding Nutritional Deficiencies in a Lactose-Free Diet
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Lactose is a sugar found in dairy products and for many people it causes gas, bloating, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal problems. This is because they lack the enzyme lactase, which helps break down and digest lactose. Although it is possible to get all nutrients found in dairy products from other......5 Tips for Your Diet While Breastfeeding
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Nursing is a personal and often controversial decision to make. Many factors affect a woman's choice to breastfeed, but if you do choose to do it, keep in mind that what you put in your mouth can impact your baby's health as well. Here are some tips to help you......Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Gestational Diabetes
Post on by Paula Gallagher
It has been a while since we have had some information on one of our most popular topics, vitamin D, the "sunshine vitamin." A new study out of Australia has shown that there is a connection between low vitamin D levels and gestational diabetes. Vitamin D is one of......New Guideline for Vitamin D Intake: Is It Enough?
Post on by Paula Gallagher
An increase in the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin D has been called for in new guidelines issued by the Institute of Medicine. The new recommendations call for 600 international units (IU) daily, with 800 IU recommended for the elderly. The researchers note, however, that most Americans receive the necessary......
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