Childhood obesity is becoming a growing problem in many countries. Some situations are so bad that children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a disease that used to be isolated to older, overweight adults. As parents, it is our responsibility to help keep your child's weight and health in check. A great way to do this is by getting your children to exercise more often. This can help them to lose weight and simply be more healthy. Here are a few tips to help you get your child up and … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2007
Wrap N Mat
What in the world is a WRAP-N-MAT? Quite simply, a WRAP-N-MAT is a clever alternative to plastic bags. If you have to pack lunches on a regular basis then you know how wasteful it is to use those little ziploc baggies. This product gives you an attractive and reusable alternative! To further promote ecology, they have manufactured the Eco printed WRAP-N-MAT with a lining made of PEVA, an alternative to PVC. (PEVA is less environmentally harmful in its production.) WRAP-N-MAT comes … [Read more...]
Playing Together Benefits Children and Parents
In our busy hectic lives, it can be hard to work in play time with our children. To properly grow and learn, children need to actively play. By playing with our children, we can make sure they gain everything they need from play. * Physical activity. While you want to let your child choose what they do and how they do it during play time, you can help encourage them to choose healthy physical activities. If the want to play a game, suggest hide and seek, tag, or anything else that will get … [Read more...]
Garlic as a Cancer Fighting Tool
The more scientists study garlic, the more benefits they find come from eating it. For instance, did you know garlic can not only prevent cancer, but may also be able to help treat it? There are many benefits in this great little food and the cancer fighting ability is a big plus ion my book. I am sure that I don't need to tell you why. :) Scientists have done various studies to determine why garlic can fight cancer so well. The main cancer fighting compound in garlic is a chemical called … [Read more...]
Thinking Happy Thoughts Helps Reduce Anxiety
Stress is a natural and positive adaptation. Stress is what pushes us to get stuff done; however in our modern lives, the stress has built up too much and we dont have enough releases. If we dont get rid of this stress and anxiety, it can lead to serious health problems. There are many techniques out there to get rid of stress, but why not try one of the simplest options: positive thinking. How we think controls what we do and how we handle our lives. If a negative thinker is in a … [Read more...]
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