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Health
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for the formation of bones as well as overall health, so getting enough is important, especially if your child has a food allergy. In children, low vitamin D may cause rickets (a softening of the bone resulting in...
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Health
Vitamin C is the darling of preventing the common cold … or is it? Surprisingly, little research has validated the role of vitamin C in preventing or treating the common cold — however, there are plenty of reasons to make sure your child is getting...
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Toddler
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for bone health, so getting enough is key, especially during childhood and particularly if you have a food allergy. Allergies to milk, eggs, or fish can make meeting the daily vitamin D requirements a challenge....
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Pregnancy
Pregnant moms have been told for years to take extra calcium to protect their bones. Now, research is showing that it’s also important to get enough fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin D and vitamin K, not only for their effect on calcium metabolism...
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Toddler
Long known as the “bone vitamin” for its role in helping to form strong bones, a steady stream of new research is uncovering benefits of vitamin D in the growing body. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), getting...
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Toddler
Vitamin K is an important vitamin that promotes the healthy clotting of blood and prevents excessive bleeding. It’s also used to promote healthy bones. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be stored in the fatty tissues of your body....
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Toddler
Over the past few years, a wealth of research has uncovered the many benefits of vitamin D for adults, ranging from improving bone health to boosting the immune system and protecting against a variety of diseases. But is vitamin D safe—or even...
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Toddler
If you’re struggling with a hard-headed toddler who won’t eat what’s best or a preschooler who is on a peanut butter jag, you might worry that your child’s diet is deficient and think you should provide vitamin supplements or a multivitamin....
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Pregnancy
Postpartum depression can affect a woman’s mental health and well-being, causing her to experience a lack of joy in life, feelings of guilt, and severe mood swings. The condition can take away the opportunity for a new mom to build happy memories...
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Pregnancy
Ideally, all women who are planning for pregnancy should have a preconception check-up to make sure they are in good health and have all the information they need to get their pregnancy off to a good start. However, if that is not possible, it is...
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Toddler
In the old days, parents and doctors used to force cod liver oil on reluctant children. Made from the fermented livers of cod fish, the oil was famously noxious, but its high vitamin A and vitamin D content justified the awful taste. It turns out,...
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Toddler
Many parents wonder if their children need multivitamins. Some parents are looking for relief in the feeding department, hoping a multivitamin will take the pressure off meals and snacks, while others are looking for an insurance policy to keep...
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Pregnancy
Thanks to your growing baby’s need for calcium and other minerals, pregnancy and breastfeeding can place some pretty heavy demands on a mom’s bones — not to mention all the other changes going on in your body during pregnancy. Here are five steps...
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Baby
Many breastfeeding moms have concerns over low milk supply and end up weaning prematurely. Because of this, nursing moms and those caring for them often look to medications or herbs that claim to increase milk production. But do any of these herbs...
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Pregnancy
When it comes to pregnancy, women tend to fall into one of two groups: those who will only follow their doctor’s recommendations and are wary of trying anything deemed “alternative” for fear of harming their babies, and those who would prefer...
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Baby
Now that your baby has more experience with solid foods, you might wonder which foods are “good” to introduce at this age and when it’s OK to introduce treats and snacks. First, it’s important to offer an increasing variety of soft table and finger...
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Pregnancy
Calcium is an essential mineral for pregnant women. As your baby develops, your body will supply between 50 and 330 mg of calcium every day to the fetus to help develop strong bones and teeth. That calcium will come from your own internal stores...
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Pregnancy
About 11-27 percent of pregnant women will experience restless leg syndrome (RLS) at some point. Unfortunately, many women will notice these symptoms in the third trimester, which can be uncomfortable enough as it is! Women who’ve had RLS when they...
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Pregnancy
During your first trimester of pregnancy, your hormones might seem like they’re out of control. Levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), estrogen, and progesterone are rising, which can sometimes lead to increased nausea and morning sickness....
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Toddler
Just like kids learn to read or can run at different paces, not every child has the same capacity to remember facts. This part of the memory is called the “working memory” and refers to the daily memory people use to complete tasks, pay attention,...
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Pregnancy
Week 7 is a big week for your baby: a typically developing baby will go through a growth spurt right around this time, doubling in size and beginning to develop the structures that will become arms, legs, and major internal organs. At this time,...
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Pregnancy
Heading into Week 6, it may seem like little has changed from last week—if you’ve been suffering morning sickness or fatigue, they are unfortunately likely still going strong (conditions like these don’t usually resolve until around Week 13). And...