Posts Tagged ‘Rice County’
Eat Better, Eat Together
Eating with your family and friends on a regular basis has been associated with improved social skills, better-eating habits, and fewer behavioral problems in teenagers. It is also helpful for reducing stress in adults. Every year, October serves as Eat Better, Eat Together Month. While the history of the day is unknown, it is meant…
Read MoreBackpack Safety Tips
School is here and parents ask the question: How much should my child be carrying in their backpacks? Backpack safety for physical wellness is rarely considered by students. We have never been told to “lighten the load” in our backpacks or have been trained to consider the weight on the backs of children as a…
Read MoreSilent Killer Hiding In Your Kitchen
As a parent, you are likely doing what you can to protect your family. When your kids were born, you made sure they had an up to date car seat to travel in when you were driving them around. You never left your kids unattended in a tub or a pool. While you likely had…
Read MoreWomen’s Health
How many of you women have, or know of another woman who has serious health concerns but just cannot seem to get to the root of the cause? How many times have you heard of a woman who has gone through weeks, months, years of doctoring to find out the cause of weight gain,…
Read MoreMercury Toxicity and It’s Effects on the Body
Clinical Symptoms of Mercury Toxicity Symptoms Characteristic of Chronic, Low-Dose Exposure Erethism (nervousness, irritability, mood instability, blushing) Tremor Personality change Suicidal tendency Paraesthesia Impaired hearing Speech disorders Visual disturbance Abnormal reflexes Disturbed gait Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) Impaired nerve conduction Renal damage Adverse outcome of pregnancy Infertility Pneumonitis (lung disease) Glioblastoma (brain cancer) Immune…
Read MoreWeight Loss and Nutrition Response Testing
Americans are more overweight than ever and these issues are affecting both children and adults alike. There has been an increase in prevalence of heath conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and arthritis. And it is not a lack of knowledge, we’ve all heard that all we have to do is eat less and…
Read MoreNatural (Whole Food) versus Synthetic Supplements
While many consumers know there is a difference between synthetic and natural vitamins, many do not know what the difference is. This article will help you understand why you should be using natural, whole food vitamins instead of synthetic vitamins. The named source of the vitamin is our best clue as to whether or not…
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