Archive for March, 2007

Social Skills and a Peaceful Household: Are You Inviting Cooperation or Conflict?

Tess March 29th, 2007

Parents, do you get weary from the steady flow of needs, issues and dilemmas that are part of being with kids?

Your emotional well being matters if you want to be an effective parent. And it takes discipline to keep doing what you don’t feel like stepping up to. Just like your standard new year’s resolutions - ‘Eat less.’ ‘Spend more time with the kids.’ - deep down you know everything there is to know about the actions you need to take. The problem is that over time, your resolve gradually slips away until you have lost control of the situation. So here is a little parenting wake call up to help you improve your relationship with your kids and restore energy you thought you would never recoup.

Aquatic exercises sciatica: getting relief the easier way

Tess March 29th, 2007

Low back pain can be extremely uncomfortable, especially when it is Sciatica pain. Sciatica pain travels along the back, up to the feet and can get so agonizing that it can put a stop to normal work schedules. In many cases walking and standing can also become fairly painful.

Sciatica pain is actually a symptom and points towards disorders such as compression of the Sciatic Nerve. The compressions occur due to distortions that occur in the vertebrae of the spinal column. Sometimes they can be caused by non-spinal column related disorders like the piriformis syndrome.

Enhance Your Relationship

Tess March 28th, 2007

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Would you both like to:

  • Create new bonds through shared experiences?
  • Learn to appreciate each other all over again?
  • Grow closer together, while maintaining a healthy independence?
  • Safely reduce damaging relationship patterns?
  • Let go of unnecessary baggage?
  • Reignite the original flame of passion?
  • Enjoy your relationship even more?

Child’s death raises concerns about psychiatric drugs

Tess March 26th, 2007

HULL, Massachusetts (AP) — In the final months of Rebecca Riley’s life, a school nurse said the little girl was so weak she was like a “floppy doll.”

The preschool principal had to help Rebecca off the bus because the 4-year-old was shaking so badly.

And a pharmacist complained that Rebecca’s mother kept coming up with excuses for why her daughter needed more and more medication.

None of their concerns was enough to save Rebecca.

Natural Remedies to Increase Thyroid Function

Tess March 26th, 2007

When we see symptoms like cold hands and feet, low body temperature, sensitivity to cold, a feeling of always being chilled, headaches, sleeplessness, coarse skin, swollen eyes, loss of hair, fragile nails, joint aches, constipation, mental tedium, fatigue, repeated infections, croaky voice, ringing in the ears, dizziness, loss of libido, or uncontrollable weight gain, we hardly associate them with any thyroid dysfunction.

Increase Your Child’s Appetite

Tess March 26th, 2007

What is Kiddie Florish?

Kiddie Florish is a 100% safe and natural complex herbal remedy for children who are uninterested in eating. The herbal ingredients in Kiddie Florish help to naturally strengthen the constitution, maintain healthy appetite and mood, and promote the health of the Nervous system. Kiddie Florish comes in a convenient liquid drop form that is easy to administer. It may be diluted in water or juice, or even a favorite snack. The dosage is easy to adjust for different ages.

Analyze ADHD Triggers

Tess March 21st, 2007

By David Abrams

ADHD drugs have increasingly become a quick fix for many children who exhibit aggressive and/or hyperactive behavior. For those parents who may not be aware, it is in the early stages of growth that a child’s brain is constantly changing throughout their development.

Blends to Combat Anger

Tess March 19th, 2007

The below blends may help bring calm during times of anger. When selecting and using oils, be sure to follow all safety precautions and remember that aromatherapy should not be used as a substitute for proper medical treatment.

Blend #1

* 1 drop Rose
* 3 drops Orange
* 1 drop Vetiver

Blend #2

* 3 drops Bergamot
* 1 drop Ylang Ylang
* 1 drop Jasmine

Blend #3

Allergies and Hay Fever - What Can You Do?

Tess March 19th, 2007

Antihistamine drugs work by blocking the release of histamine in response to an Allergen. This prevents the allergic reaction in the short term and helps to clear allergic reactions like Sneezing, red, itchy and watery eyes and nose.

However, they also often have unwanted side effects like drowsiness, heart palpitations, impaired concentration, etc.

Because they often become less effective over time, it may be necessary to keep trying new drugs to try and achieve the same therapeutic effect.

The Little Monster: Growing Up With ADHD

Tess March 13th, 2007

The Little Monster: Growing Up With ADHD

The Little Monster: Growing Up With A D H D

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