Archive for June, 2010

Benefits of Infant Massage

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

The benefits of infant massage can help nurture your baby’s physiological, psychological and developmental growth.

Being a new parent is no walk in the park. There are new sleeping arrangements, a demanding feeding schedule, a constant lack of sleep and not to mention plenty of screaming to get used to. Being a newborn is no easy task either. Your baby has lost his or her familiar cozy quarters, the food is different and everything is new. This can cause stress on both the parent and baby. The good news is that infant massage is a great tool for managing this stress.

Numerous studies have found that massage plays a significant role in promoting growth and healthy development of infants. Proponents of infant massage claim that it fosters healthy self-esteem and increases bonding between parents and their babies. (more…)

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How To Wean Yourself Off Processed Foods in 7 Steps

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Fake MeatReal Food Has Curves, a new book written by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, offers a 7-step plan for weaning yourself off processed foods:

  1. Seek true satisfaction. Enjoy genuine flavors, rather than fat, sugar, and salt added to mask the metallic taste of chemical additives.
  2. Read labels wisely. You can find food with “real” ingredients in the supermarket if you read labels carefully.
  3. Relish what’s on your plate. Devote time solely to enjoying the pleasures of eating.
  4. Wean yourself off excess salt, fat, and sugar. You can also cook with smaller amounts of these ingredients by using natural substitutes like strong spices.
  5. Give your palate time to change. You’ll gradually lose your taste for excessively sweet and salty foods.
  6. Go for high-quality foods. Look for products that contain the least amount of processed ingredients.
  7. Treat yourself well by not skipping meals. Try eating three meals a day at fairly regular times, plus a mid-afternoon snack.

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Schoolhouse Rock – The Nervous System

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Most people don’t fully understand the nervous system. Everyone knows they have one, but do you know what it really does? Beyond a couple of science or health classes in our early years of school we just don’t hear about it. This Schoolhouse Rock video does a great job of simply explaining what the nervous system does and how it affects your body. Check it out!

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