Child Nutrition: Help Your Child Be Healthy

Title:Child Nutrition: Help Your Child Be HealthyWord Count:363Summary:The food your child eats is important not only now but also for the rest of his or her life. Asmall child is going to need various types of foods for energy to play, grow, and to build ahealthy body. Muscles and bones are forming over the first fifteen years of life, and wheneating the right types of foods and including smart nutrition your child is more likely to avoidsickness and to ward off some types of disease.抯Your child nutrition抯Your child nutrition ...

Keywords:nutrition, child nutrition, nutritionistArticle Body:The food your child eats is important not only now but also for the rest of his or her life. Asmall child is going to need various types of foods for energy to play, grow, and to build ahealthy body. Muscles and bones are forming over the first fifteen years of life, and wheneating the right types of foods and including smart nutrition your child is more likely to avoidsickness and to ward off some types of disease.抯Your child nutrition抯Your child nutrition is going to start with you. You child is going to see what foods you eat,and when you are more likely to eat them, and your child is going to build their own habitsfrom those habits he or she sees you following. If you eat breakfast on the go, all the time, yourchild will feel this is normal and ok, but you should be sitting down to a breakfast everymorning for good nutrition basics. Even if you are eating a bowl of cereal or you are enjoying aglass of juice, taking five minutes will encourage better eating habits.抯Nutrition for your child healthHealthy beginnings start with fruits, vegetables and good portions of meats. The food pyramidis going to be important in the early stages of life so that your child will learn to eat many typesof foods, and not only the foods they like the taste and looks of. Giving your child many optionsin life will help them pick foods that are better for them in the long run. Healthy children arenot going to eat burgers and fries for every meal, but they will have a well-rounded life withnutrition builders such as fruits, vegetables, meat, and variations of these builders.抯Teaching good habits for your child nutrition awareness will start with reading labels. Learnabout what preservatives and additives are in some of the foods you are eating, and then talkabout these with your child as they grow. Include foods that are all natural, or that contain verylittle preservatives for a solid start in their understanding of nutrition.Title:Herbal Remedies Health BenefitsWord Count:564Summary:抰Most of us want fast results when we are sick and miserable. Typically people buynon-prescription drugs over the counter because they don know there are other treatmentsavailable. For many health conditions using herbal remedies derived from plants is a healthyalternative. It is best to plan ahead and learn which herbal remedies may work for a specifichealth condition.

The following list of common herbs is an example of possible health benefits for treating someailm...Keywords:herbs,medicines,illness,disease,holistic,health,alternativemedicine,homeopathic,arthritis,remediesArticle Body:抰Most of us want fast results when we are sick and miserable. Typically people buynon-prescription drugs over the counter because they don know there are other treatmentsavailable. For many health conditions using herbal remedies derived from plants is a healthyalternative. It is best to plan ahead and learn which herbal remedies may work for a specifichealth condition.The following list of common herbs is an example of possible health benefits for treating someailments. Herbal remedies are prepared in many forms such as teas, herbal extracts (tinctures),capsules or loose/dried in a bag.ChamomileThis herb is popular as a tea and can calm nerves, relieve stomach distress, prevent ulcers, andhelp fight infection. Chamomile may be used to relieve morning sickness during pregnancy, totreat gastritis and ulcerative colitis, and may be used to speed healing of skin ulcers, wounds, orburns.Dong QuiaDong quai has been used in Asia for thousands of years as a tonic for the female reproductivesystem. It also balances and strengthens the female organs and regulates their functions.FeverfewSeveral studies confirm feverfew's value in preventing migraines. Feverfew may be used as ananti-inflammatory for relief of arthritis, to relieve some types of menstrual problems, and as adigestive aid.GarlicMore than 1,000 scientific studies have shown health benefits of garlic. Garlic has been used asprotection against colds and flu. In addition, garlic may help lower cholesterol, prevent bloodclots, reduce blood pressure and protect against bacterial and fungal infections. Studies haveshown that garlic may have a positive role in the prevention of coronary heart disease,thrombosis and arteriosclerosis.GingerGinger has been used for centuries to control nausea and for reducing inflammation.

GoldensealGoldenseal is found in popular herbal blends for relieving intestinal and gallbladderinflammation. It also has been used to soothe inflamed or infected mucous membranes.Goldenseal may be used to reduce colds, flu and other respiratory infections especially at thebeginning of infection. Goldenseal has both anti-infective and immune-system stimulatingproperties that may shorten the course of the illness.LicoriceLicorice is an important herb for treating a host of ailments. It may help as an anti-inflammatoryand to soothe stomach upset and control coughs. Licorice Root has properties similar tocortisone and estrogen. It stimulates the adrenal glands and may help the body cope with stress.PeppermintPeppermint oil calms the stomach, the intestinal tract, and the nervous system. It can alsoreduce the inflammation of nasal passages and relieve muscle pains.SAFETYHerbal remedies may be safer and have fewer side effects than prescription medicines. Alwaysread the label and use only the recommended dosage. Do not take any herbs during pregnancy--- check with your doctor first. If you are currently taking any prescription medicines alwayscheck with your doctor before using herbal remedies or before starting any health supplementprogram.Herbs are a healthy alternative for treating many health conditions. Read and save articles likethis in a small notebook and create your own research library with health benefits of each herb.There are many resources available online that outline specific health conditions andrecommend herbs.Herbs can be purchased online or at local health food stores. In addition, for treating specifichealth conditions, you may want to work with a naturopath or an acupuncturist.Copyright ?2006 Wayne McDonald. All rights reserved.Title:Study Says Eating Fish Leads To Better HealthWord Count:390Summary:The study, \"A Quantitative Analysis of the Risks and Benefits Associated with Changes in FishConsumption,\" analyzed the potential impact of consumer reactions to federal advisories thatwarn about the effects of mercury exposure from fish.

Keywords:Study Says Eating Fish Leads To Better HealthArticle Body:Eating more fish is good for your health. That's the finding of research conducted by theHarvard Center for Risk Analysis (HCRA) at the Harvard School of Public Health.The study, \"A Quantitative Analysis of the Risks and Benefits Associated with Changes in FishConsumption,\" analyzed the potential impact of consumer reactions to federal advisories thatwarn about the effects of mercury exposure from fish. Advisories could be misinterpreted andkeep people from eating fish and seafood.On average, Americans consume less than half the weekly intake of fish recommended by thefederal government, in part due to fears of mercury exposure. However, the immense healthbenefits of fish and seafood far outweigh the minute risk of mercury contamination fromcommonly consumed fish.\"Fish are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which may protect against coronary heartdisease and stroke, and are thought to aid in the neurological development of unborn babies,\"said Joshua Cohen, lead author and senior research associate at HCRA. \"If that information getslost in how the public perceives this issue, then people may inappropriately curtail fishconsumption and increase their risk for adverse health outcomes.\"Since the body cannot manufacture omega-3 fatty acids, people rely on fish to provide thisessential compound.Eating less fish was also linked to a significant increase in the risk of heart disease and stroke.The study concluded that pregnant women, who are at far greater risk for mercury exposure,could increase the cognitive development benefits for their unborn child by eating therecommended servings of fish per week and choosing from a variety of fish and seafood low inmercury. The benefit from fish consumption during pregnancy could amount to an increase inIQ level for the newborn.\"There is no debate within the scientific community that the fatty acids in fish are essential forhuman health. Study after study demonstrates that from birth to old age, omega-3 fatty acidsconfer important health benefits, from optimal brain function and the reduced risk of heartattack and stroke to improved eye health,\" said Joyce Nettleton, D.Sc., R.D., author of\"Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Health.\" \"Fish is a healthful food for people of all ages.\"Clear messages resulting from studies such as this encourage people to continue to enjoy fishand seafood as part of a healthy diet.