Support Groups: Meijer
10 articles
"Seeking Moms' Whose Children Have Gluten Intolerance"
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on April 15, 2008
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I'm looking for information in regards to Ciliac Disease. My daughter is 9yr old and was just diagnosed with this gluten intolerance. Are there any moms' groups out ...
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- K., You may want to check out a website called Karina's Kitchen. She calls herself the gluten free goddess. On her site there are some delicious recipes that are ...
- Hi K.! I don't know about any support groups as I am new to this area but I have Celiac myself, my daughter tests negative so far, and would be happy to help you ou...
- Hi There, there is a group that meets at Whole Foods every 3rd or 4th Thursday (the one in Wheaton) they discuss new ways of preparing food, they also bring in samples...
Seeking Preschool Advice and Tax Credit?
Asked by T.D. from Cincinnati
on August 21, 2007
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Hello all. I am trying to figure out how in the world I am going to be able to afford and additional $320-$400 dollars to send my son to pre-school. That's only two ...
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- Are you in the Toledo area? Are you looking for a full time day care or just a preK/Kindergarten? You should make multiple calls to see if there is a location that w...
- Hello, I know how you feel. I have a two year old that I am sending to preschool already because I feel like I am not giving her enough. She comes to work with me beca...
- Hi T., I have information on an organization that can assist households with daycare that will normally not qualify. The income guidelines were raised to help these...
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...
Increasing Milk Production
Asked by T.S. from Dayton
on March 16, 2010
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Hi moms! I could use some advice. I am a new mom with a one week old baby. I had to start supplementing formula because my daughter dropped a pound from her birth w...
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- I am by no means a breastfeeding expert! But with my first son I struggled to get enough for him for 11 months so I think I tried just about everything! I can only pum...
- You HAVE to stop the supplements. She won't starve, I promise. Her stomach is TINY right now - about the size of a cherry. Can you imagine what 2 ounces is doing to...
- Might think about an HERBAL vs. meds. I KNOW they exhist. Talk to someone at your local health food store.
Elimination Diets
Asked by L.J. from Chicago
on November 7, 2007
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My 2.5 year old daughter is displaying a lot of behavioral problems. I am getting her tested for developmental problems, but I suspect she may have a food allergy tha...
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- Hi my name is Carolyn I have a son who just turned 6, He has food allergies. It run in my family. My suggestion to you is to really watch the colors in foods yellow ...
- www.feingold.org Look up this site. It's great! He wrote a book called "why my child can't behave". My sister read the book and loves it...it's really helped my ni...
- I don't have any book recommendations but with both my boys they could not have anything with red dye in it. It made them crazy, so that is something you might start ...
Diet Pills???
Asked by A.S. from Detroit
on February 25, 2009
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Hey everyone,
Just a quick question, I was wondering if anyone has or knows anyone who uses diet pills for weight loss and/or to curb appetite? I am still trying to ...
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- Dear A. S. WZZM T.V. 13 just had a section on their evening news a few days ago about something called "Right Size" and the company that makes it is giving out a fr...
- I don't know about appetite suppressants, but there are these fiber pills called FBCx that binds to saturated fat. Each pill will bind to 9 grams of saturated fat and...
- I can't recommend diet pills as I've never taken any, but a friend of mine has had GREAT success with the Medical Weight Loss Clinic meal plans. She lost almost 40 lb...
Vit.D Suppliments
Asked by J.C. from Detroit
on October 15, 2008
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HI Ladies! I recently saw a news broadcast regarding infants and toddlers were not receiving enough vit D in there diets. They recommended using suppliments. Does anyo...
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- I've always given my son a multivitamin, just the Meijer brand chewable. After I seen the broadcast I checked and they actually do have 400 units of vit D, which is t...
- Even just 20 minutes of sun per week on just exposed face and arms is the best source of vitamin D. It is good for you to get vitamin D too... go for a walk with the s...
- It's called sunshine. :-D Humans make our own Vit D when we are exposed to sunlight, making our own Vit D ensures that we are getting enough without the worry of po...
Pregnancy and Swine Flu
Asked by H.T. from Detroit
on October 18, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am freaking out and need some advice.....I am a teacher in a school who has AT LEAST 2 confirmed cases of Swine Flu. My issue is I am 7 months pregnant,...
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- I would not get it. I am pregnant too and opted to not to get it. There are not enough studies done to know the effects on a fetus. Do the usuall to prevent... Wash...
- Wayne county started vaccinating high risk groups on Friday, but it looks like you may live in Oakland county? I read this article yesterday -- I don't know if it wil...
- Hi H.---Please don't worry yourself too much, as that will actually challenge your immune system. I would go to www.nvic.org to learn more about the risks, both o...
Need Some Advice Badly
Asked by N.H. from Dayton
on August 9, 2009
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Today i just found out that my husband lost his job and i am not sure what to do know? You see i am 4 months pregnant and we have a two year little boy and i am stay a...
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- First get your butt down to job and family services and to WIC. You have paid into the system so use. You will get food for you and the baby when born you'll get a foo...
- N. I hear your concern and I encourage you to check out my web. livingwithsolutions.com and go to the business opportunity section. Great opportunity that you and ...
- N.... Don't get all stressed out - I know that is a hard thing to do right now, but it won't help anything. Make sure your man files for his unemployment... the so...
Need Ideas to Cut Costs
Asked by S.S. from Detroit
on November 2, 2008
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I am really nervous. Money is really tight! We can't make the bills this month and we have been set back more and more over the last few months. I am a stay at home mo...
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- Hi S., You have gotten alot of good advice. I just wanted to tell you that I think the website Chell was trying to tell you is called Esay.com. It has alot of local...
- S., Seems you're doing all you can! Why doesn't hubby want you to get a job? Could be you MENTALLY need it, not only for your well being, but to feel like you're ...
- Hi S., I would say try childcare in your home. I just started doing that and i love it. Also,i find that grocery shopping at walmart helps us alot....for 4 of us i sp...
