Gum Health: Meijer
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Bad Breath
Asked by C.S. from Grand Rapids
on July 30, 2008
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Hi Everyone!
I've had a problem with halitosis (bad breath) for years. I'm never without gum, mints, or breath fresheners, but those don't seem to help. I brush m...
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- Have you been checked by your dentist for periodontal disease? If you get a clean bill of health from your dentist, you may have stomach issues that your doc can help...
- Hi C., I had/have this problem too. It started from not flossing. Now I floss daily and dip the floss in a solution called "Closys", which is sold at Walgreen's. ...
- C., There are lots of products through your dentist that you can try. Talk to him/her about this problem. It could be from a few different things like periodontal...
Gluten Free Products
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on February 12, 2008
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I am looking to find some great tasting gluten free products. I recently found out that I cannot have gluten in my diet and would also like to eliminate it from my fa...
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- I'm pretty sure you can get the Xanthan gum even at Jewel- try the baking section. Try the "organic" grocery stores for pre-made items- Whole Foods, Fruitful Yield, et...
- Actually I have bought xanthum gum at Myjers. Thay actully have a lot of wheat free gluten free food.
- We have a dairy, soy and gluten free house. We shop at Whole Foods, Trader Joes, For The Good of It, Sunrise Foods, Dominicks and Natural Choices. Whole Foods is my fa...
Pregancy
Asked by L.J. from Detroit
on April 30, 2009
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I'm 9 weeks and can't stop spitting or vomitting. I can't swallow my saliva it feels as if it's 1000 degrees( sorry if I just grossed out the entire mamasource commun...
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- Hi L.---I really feel for you. I had 3 pregnancies and with all 3 I had morning sickness. Hated to brush my teeth because it made me gag, and then... I am taking ...
- Hi L., Congratulations on your new little one! Join the club of those of us with severe morning sickness. I'm with you on this one. I'm 5 months along now--sick f...
- I agree with trying Preggie pops (or drops). They are all natural, and they really helped me with the nausea. I have seen them at Motherhood Maternity, but most recent...
Teething
Asked by K.W. from Cedar Rapids
on January 15, 2008
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Hello, My 9month old is teething. His bottom teeth have came through but the problem is they keep coming and going back in. Obviously they are hurting him. He chews on...
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- When my daughter was teething...I would take a soft wash cloth, wet it and put it in the freezer for a little while. I would give it to her to chew on and she loved i...
- Hylands Teething Tablets are a great thing to use. They are all natural and you can give as much as you need- can't overdose! You can also do frozen fruits for him t...
- frozen fruits in a mesh bag that can be found in the kid section. frozen teething rings, also.
When to Start Tablefoods?
Asked by M.S. from Saginaw
on April 11, 2008
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My son in now 7 months old and is eating pureed baby food. He doesn't have any teeth yet but people are suggesting that I give him cherrios and other small finger food...
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- Funny you should ask. My baby girl is 6.5 months old and I've been receiving the same advice from friends and family. I just went to her pediatrician yesterday and h...
- hey M. yes your baby is ready for somethings like tost cherrio's bananas avoid anything like hot dogs raw carrots (grapes unless you cut in 4 ) well good luck they a...
- I have a 7 month old boy too and we've started table food slowly. First I started with those Gerber puffs. I put a few on the high chair tray at every meal and let him...
Help - Daughter Needs Gluten Free Diet - Any Suggestions or Recommendations?
Asked by P.S. from Detroit
on February 23, 2009
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I had my 8 year old daughter tested for food sensitivities and found see is allergic to Gluten. She is an extremely picky eater! I'm looking for some bread, pasta, e...
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- Hi P., Whole Foods has a gluten-free section in their freezer aisle of breads, cookies, etc. They seem to be sweetened with fruit juice, usually, so the breads are a ...
- My son is allergic to wheat, dairy and eggs. For pasta, I highly recommend the Tinkiyada brand. If you're in the Lansing area, it can be found at Better Health store...
- Hi P., My husband has gluten allergies as well, so am quite familiar with shopping issues and substitution questions. I have found, that if you stick with rice past...
What Do I Feed My 12 Month Old?
Asked by K.H. from Louisville
on December 2, 2006
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We just went to the doctor to get those wonderful 12 month shots. It actually went better than I had plan! My Doctor told me that I could take him off of formula now...
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- Most importantly, don't leave him alone while eating, watch carefully for choking now that he'll be working on table foods. Some finger foods you could feed him: SOF...
- anything that you would eat that is soft is ok to feed to him. I have a 5 year old and a 9 month old. My youngest just recently refused to eat baby food. Im still nurs...
- I am pregnant with my 5th baby and I have to say, 12 months is alot easier than you would expect. That is when you get to share your plate with your child. Just make...
Looking for Foods Soy/dairy Free Birthday Cake
Asked by J.S. from Cleveland
on August 14, 2008
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My 9 month old daughter has an extreme sensitivity to soy and dairy which has been quite challenging for all of us! I really need suggestions for a type of cake can I ...
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- This recipe is just one of many versions of Wacky Cake. Wacky cake was "invented" during the Great Depression when there wasn't enough money to buy extragavant things ...
- if she is not allergic to almonds--I ahve found that almond milk seems to work a little better than rice milk--though that works okay too.The almond just seems to have...
- i forgot the name of the website, but i typed in wedding cakes recipes and fund one that doesn't contain milk/soy..you make it from scratch & the only liquid added is ...
Help with Food Allergies!!!
Asked by K.K. from Saginaw
on March 24, 2009
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My 18 month old nephew was just assessed as having allergies to Corn and Milk. They are going to try to eliminate both from his diet for 3 weeks, then introduce each ...
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- I would try shopping or at least looking around at the Whole Foods store or Trader Joes. They have a lot of dairy and corn substitute items. For example, if there isn'...
- I'm so glad you aksed this question. While we haven't done the allergy testing yet, we have been recommended this same diet, for the same reasons. I was totally feel...
- It will take a little effort on moms part..but it is doable. You really have to go the "REAL" food, fresh route. Lots of fruits and veggies (no corn obviously), le...
Food Allergies
Asked by L.G. from Kalamazoo
on February 27, 2010
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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to cook for my 2 year old who was just recently diagnosed with being allergic to cows' milk and eggs
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- try Dr. McDougall's website: http://www.drmcdougall.com/
- L., If you make a lot of dinners that use a rue as the base for sauces, you can also make a rue with olive oil or canola oil. The big thing is to match equal parts...
- You have to become a label reader, research the topic at the library, they have lots of books that will help. I found I was allergic to milk when I was in my 30's, th...
