Overview You may have heard that spitting up is a sign of acid reflux in your baby, and if you’re interested in trying to avoid pharmaceutical treatments, might want to try to use herbal remedies. Acid reflux can be hard to diagnose, however, and there aren’t herbal treatments known to be effective in infants. Acid [...]
Video Transcript In my last clip I covered homeopathic teething tablets, in this clip I’m going to talk about, other types of homeopathic relief for babies, from teething. The first one I’m going to start with is the homeopathic teething gel. This one’s different, from the other ones, on the market, because it doesn’t necessarily [...]
Overview Water is crucial for survival. Human beings need to drink several glasses of water each day to keep their body working properly. MayoClinic.com reports that the human body is made of 60 percent water so drinking adequate amounts is important. Your child needs access to clean drinking water throughout the day to help maintain [...]
Overview Opioids, or narcotics, are among the most commonly prescribed analgesic medications in America. They are effective painkillers, but they possess side effects that can significantly impact your quality of life. The risks of habituation and addiction from long-term use of narcotics are well-known and highly publicized, but other, more mundane problems are more likely [...]
Overview Establishing patterns of healthy eating and exercise through both structured programs and recreational activities builds the foundation for a healthy and disease-free life for the generations of tomorrow. An estimated 1 in 3 children are overweight, and 1 in 6 are obese, according to the American Psychological Association. These statistics are tracking children as [...]
Overview Constipation is defined as infrequent or difficult bowel movements. Regular movements vary among individuals. For some, bowel movements are daily; for others, they may be three to four times per week. According to MayoClinic.com, fewer than three bowel movements per week may require treatment. Constipation can result from poor diet, inadequate water consumption and [...]
Overview Creative movement allows toddlers to have fun, enjoy the freedom of physical activity and use their creativity in ways that builds self-esteem. Creative movement also has a more practical use since carefully selected activities that target specific learning goals help toddlers develop motor skills, reach educational milestones and learn about communication and problem-solving. Creative [...]
Overview Exercise keeps preschoolers healthy and develops gross motor skills, or those involving the large muscles of the body. Activities such as jumping, hopping, climbing, catching and kicking all involve large muscle movement and develop strength and coordination in young bodies. These exercises need to be kept fun, capturing preschoolers’ imaginations to keep them engaged [...]
Overview Fluoride can be beneficial in the prevention of cavities. You drink fluoridated water, use fluoridated toothpaste and mouthwash, and have your teeth coated with fluoride at the dentist office. Many people don’t realize, however, that consuming fluoride poses some health risks. Conditions such as bone cancer in men have been associated with fluoride use. [...]
Overview IQ stands for intelligence quotient, and IQ tests aim to measure a person’s intelligence. It consists of different areas including but not limited to reasoning, induction, spatial visualization and verbal comprehension. Its earliest uses were employed to identify students with reduced mental capacity. While scientific research supports the idea that intelligence is largely an [...]
