The Health Benefits of Cloth Diapers

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by Guest Contributor on August 23, 2010

Be honest, when you found out you were expecting a little bundle of joy, you began reading a mountain of books that would tell you what to expect throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and beyond.  You began shopping for clothes, toys, furniture, and food and through every step of the process you considered the parts and processes used to make each individual item so that you could ensure your baby’s health and safety.  And yet, despite your best intentions where your child is concerned, you probably never saw any advice or thought to ask questions regarding one of the most basic items for your baby: the diaper.  Of course you have heard of cloth diapers, but nobody really uses them anymore, do they?  With the widespread acceptance and advances of disposable diapers in the last forty years, cloth versions have become the symbol of a bygone era, something that was used by your grandmother, not you.  And yet, many modern mothers are opting to forgo the supposed ease of disposable diapers in favor of cotton nappies, and the main reason is because of the many health benefits they offer. [click to continue…]

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Spread Holiday Cheer Instead of a Virus

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by Guest Contributor on August 20, 2010

The holidays are a time of merriment when families gather to observe traditions, food is consumed in a gluttonous fashion, and gifts are given with equal fervor.  It is also a time of great stress for people across the globe, fraught as it is with social pressures, consumer imperatives, familial obligations, mandatory religious observances, and ultimately, a lot of self-induced anxiety.  So it’s no wonder that so many people find themselves laid up over the holiday season with colds, flus, and a variety of other ailments due to their beleaguered immune systems.  However, there are ways to combat the stresses of the season, boost your immunity, and plan for a fun holiday season free of illness if you follow a few simple guidelines. [click to continue…]

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Is Dating Bad for Your Health?

August 20, 2010
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While dating is generally seen as a fun way to meet new people, get out, and while away an evening in the company of another person, many people jump into it without even considering the adverse effects it could have on their mental and physical health.  For one thing, the advent of internet dating has [...]

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How to Treat Eczema

August 19, 2010
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Eczema is a skin disorder which causes the inflammation and irritation of the skin.  No matter where the eczema manifests, it is always itchy, one of the major symptoms of the skin disorder.  As the itchiness increases, rashes begin to form and skin redness flares up.  Areas that are affected more often than not appear [...]

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Think Because You are Ordering a Salad That You are Eating Healthy? (Think Again)

August 14, 2010
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Are you noticing bulges in places around your body you’ve never seen before?  Do those pants you used to be able to slip right on and off feel a little tighter these days?  Thinking about revamping your diet to help shed that extra winter weight?  Staying away from the fast food, but still venturing out [...]

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Is it Really Worth it to Go Organic?

August 14, 2010
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Over time we, as a global community, have become very conscious of and concerned about what is best for our health and how we can do our best to maintain a happy, healthy lifestyle.  And with all the scrutiny now over the influence and effects of artificial and processed foods on our bodies, one really [...]

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Health Benefits of Cycling

August 13, 2010
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With so many of us being unhealthy right now because of our lack of exercise and bad diet, cycling is an even more important way to keep fit and healthy. Whilst going to the gym is another option, cycling has so many other benefits. If you are one of those people who do not have [...]

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Disease Fighting Foods

August 11, 2010
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Feeling like all those vitamins and supplements you take aren’t enough to keep the doctor away?  A regular, balanced diet is enough to keep the average person happy and healthy.  But try bumping up your daily dosage of the following fruits and veggies and you’ll notice the difference it makes when eating just a little [...]

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Is Your Anxiety Worse than You Thought?

August 10, 2010
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Almost everybody has small amounts of anxiety from time to time, and it’s not always a bad thing.  It’s only natural to be a little jittery or nervous before big events like final exams, a sporting competition, the opening night of your play, a job interview, or your wedding day, just to name a few.  [...]

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The Proper Diet to Prevent Osteoporosis

August 10, 2010
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Osteoporosis is a bone disorder that reduces the amount of calcium salts and protein present in our bones, greatly decreasing the strength of our bones by depleting the bone tissue and bone mass.  As a result of weakening bones, persons diagnosed with osteoporosis are more susceptible to bone fracturing and bone breakage.  The most vulnerable [...]

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