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Does Anyone Use Flax-seed Oil to Supplement Their Diet?
Asked by M.R. from Springfield
on April 3, 2008
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I am trying to find out some more information on flax-seed oil and how it can help with mood problems, depression etc,. I was wondering if anyone has personally used i...
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- I have used it and it helped my moods. I also used a blend with flax, borage, and evening primrose oil that was designed for women. Btw, I love your about me!
- I used the flax seed oil caplets. The only side effect I can tell you it had was going to the bathroom (BM)that is. I think maybe because it was helping flush out your...
- I am by no means vegetarian, however anytime i bake something bread, muffins, cornbread, cakes even oatmeal, I add a few tablespoons of milled flaxseed. No one knows ...
Itchy Scalp
Asked by K.S. from Hartford
on February 4, 2010
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I have read all the answers for dry scalp and have tried many of them. My daughter is 2 and you can see how drp her scalp is. I have the humidifier on in her room......
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- This is actually a sure sign of needing good oils in the diet. I would purchace a high quality omega 3-6-9 blend to have her take internally. This usually consists of ...
- I can't make a recommendation on the dry scalp thing, but I can tell you that as someone who works in the Head Lice industry, olive oil in the hair is generally not re...
- Just a thought - my son's head is dry & itchy but it's due to allergies. When those are bad - it's worse. But when he's on med's or his allergies aren't bad - the itc...
Dry Eye
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on August 25, 2006
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Does anyone have dry eye? I was recently diagnosed with this and am having headaches on the left side which is my drier eye (left). I was also diagnosed with severe ...
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- I took Primrose Oil and when that bottle ran out I switched to Borage Oil. After that bottle was almost finished I dreadedly had to quit taking the Borage Oil because...
- I know someone who has had dry eye for over 20 years. That person has been using eye drops (all kinds) for that same amt of time. The eye drops haven't helped much e...
- I've just been diagnosed w/dry eye too and I'm trying to wear contact lenses. Dr says my tears dissolve too quickly which means they are not oily enough to adequately ...
Best Lotion for Dry Skin
Asked by A.L. from Cleveland
on November 6, 2007
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Does anyone know of a really good lotion for dry skin for kids? Both my daughter and son are experiencing the effects of "winter skin"; I've tried bathing them in oat...
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- Aquaphor is super, it's pretty much vaseline but if the skin is that dry it should soak in and not be too greasy!
- I like to use baby oil IN the bath tub then use a baby oil LOTION on the kids afterwards.
- I have used my Lansinoh for every kind of rash. It soothes, heals, and protects dry and chapped skin. It is a little expensive but you only use a small amount on the...
Cradle Cap
Asked by M.D. from Los Angeles
on June 8, 2008
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I have a 4 month old son and he has the worst cradle cap... we took him to the doctors and the doctors said abut 3 to 4 months it starts to worse and there is nothing ...
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- I've heard olive oil, as well. My advise is to NOT use the evoo since it's so expensive!1 :-) And I'm not sure, but don't think you're supposed to use Selsun Blue o...
- Head and shoulders shampoo with washcloth!! I swear it works!! Do not pick it, scrape it, just softly rub it in with the wash cloth and rinse it out with water and the...
- They also sell some stuff for Cradle Cap. I bought it at Target. It's a Turquoise colored bottle with winnie the pooh on it. The selsun blue won't hurt the baby. Docto...
Baby Lotion Recommendation for Son's Dry Skin
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on December 10, 2008
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Hi moms. I'm looking for recommendations on which brand of baby lotion has worked best for your baby's dry skin. With the colder, drier weather my 10 month old son's...
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- M., most of the over the counter baby lotions and baby oils have mineral oil as the product base. Mineral oil is a petroleum product that is occlusive to the skin, mea...
- our pediatrician recommended eucerin with the teal cap. it works really well on my son's dry, sensitive skin. it's very very rich.
- I'm a bit late to respond but I didn't see CeraVe mentioned. We've been using Aquaphor, Cetaphil and Eucerin and our dermatologist recommended this one instead. It's e...
Treatment Ideas for Cradle Cap??
Asked by T.H. from Portland
on December 15, 2008
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Hello Moms,
My 5 month old baby boy has terrible cradle cap (seborrheic dermatitis) on his head. It is now spreading to his forehead and I'm worried it will continue...
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- Hi, My son had really really bad cradle cap. I used everything then finally got a therapeutic shampoo (T/Gel from neutrogena) you just need a drop each washing. The...
- Hi T., My 6 month old has the same issue. I really have to keep on top of it! (It's almost an obsession really, every time she nurses I pick. :-) ) When it was real...
- Mustela makes a cradle cap shampoo and a cream. I haven't tried these particular items but I use their baby wipes, diaper rash ointment, and dermo-cleansing soap and l...
Exederm
Asked by S.D. from Salt Lake City
on April 4, 2011
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Do any of you have experience using Exederm products for eczema? Do they help?
I just discovered that Vanicream which I've been using for years has propylene glyco...
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- HI-- I would say that anything with chemicals in it is bad for eczema. There are some natural alternatives you could use. Borage oil is excellent for eczema because...
- I am sorry, I haven't try it but wanted to thank u for the info. I also use the Aveeno soap and didn't know about that. Interested to see if other people has try it.
- I have never used any of those products for my daughter, we use tilvee cream. Its made for diaper rash, and dry skin so when I bought it for our baby I bought my olde...
Advice for Sun Damaged Skin Needed
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on April 16, 2008
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I am very fair skinned and back in the day I tanned at the salons for nearly a decade and I am now paying the price for it! I need any advice for products or a servic...
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- Arbonne Arbonne Arbonne!! I know a lot of people talk about their products, but their products for damaged skin is wonderful! I've used it for almost two years and hav...
- Try the award winning Avon Products and save yourself a fortune. I am an outdoors person myself and I have used the products myself and I have seen great results. If y...
- Have you thought about taking essential fatty acids? There's a good one by Nature's Secret called Ultimate Oil (it combines Flax oil with some others like black curra...
Help with Milk Supply!!!!
Asked by C.G. from Boston
on September 16, 2008
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hi everyone, i am nursing my second child. she is 3 months old. and i am just now having a problem with my supply. i already know that i am too busy and need to slow ...
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- drink more water & let her sleep with you and nurse all night. If you want to try an herbal supplement, try Fenugree. Good luck!
- If your baby is content after she eats, I'm wondering why you think you have a problem with your milk supply. You may have partially already answered your own questio...
- you can try eithr Wedela or Yogi 's nursing tea.. drink it 1 to 3x a day. OR you can take fengreek herb pill that help produce more milk too. those are natural :o) ...
