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Hypothyroid Dieting
I dont know specifics but I remember reading when researching something else for my family that municipalities that have the highest obesity rates also have ...
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- I have hypothroidism also. Once you start the medication, you will feel much better. I have absolutely no side-effects. I know I'm not addressing your question much...
- I was diagnosed with hypothyroid after my second daughter. The medicine is a godsend. It helped with the fatigue and other side effects. I eat healthy now and have no ...
- I don't know specifics but I remember reading when researching something else for my family that municipalities that have the highest obesity rates also have the highe...
2% Milk
... because of the childhood obesity rates going up so dramatically these days, it is recommended to switch from whole milk straight to skim, b/c kids after ...
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- I would say that whole milk probably is best. However, when I was a baby I couldn't digest milk-based formula and was given Isomil. My mom said she couldn't give me ...
- Hi Aleisha. I just spoke to my pediatrician the other day regarding this. My daughter will be 2 next week and we just now were able to switch her to 2%. She explain...
- My son is almost 4, and I still have him on whole milk. It's personal choice at this point, but I think after 2 would be ok for 2%. He still needs all the vitamins, an...
Breastfeeding Questions.
I know that sounds odd in America, but they have linked lower obesity rates in almost every other country to breast fedding! That said, I have no intention ...
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- I gave my baby cereal when he was four months old, and then started him on other foods at six months. The jar baby foods come in numbers 1, 2, and 3 (1 being the smal...
- You can breastfeed your baby as long as you want. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies are breast fed for at least the first six months. I stopp...
- I am sure I am going to repeat everything that everyone has said but here goes. I didn't give anything but breast milk to my daughter until she was 6 months old and t...
The Real Deal on Barbie and Barbie-like Dolls
In todays world, body image is stressed more now then before because of the obesity rates being what they are. We (americans) have gotten lazy. ...
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- My 3-year-old daughter recently got a hand-me-down Barbie, and I figure it won't hurt if she's one among many toys. I know as she gets older we'll talk about how Barbi...
- I couldn't agree with you more on the Bratz dolls. I would never allow them in my home either. My sister and I were about the same ages as your daughters when we recei...
- I had Barbies growing up and I loved them! We (my sister and I and our friends) played with them all the time. WE had a blast! Our Barbies had many adventures, whet...
5 Week Old Wants to Sleep on Me
These deaths are NOT all due to drugs and obesity - as some have suggested. ...... co-sleeping also have the HIGHEST rates of SIDS in the entire world. ...
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- They have this little thing that looks like a big spring cloths pin that you can push the button and it vibrate the cradle or crib and makes a little humming sound. T...
- try to 'ween' him of it slowly, I just went through this with my 9 week old... he's getting better everyday. I let him sleep in my arms only when the binky won't comfo...
- It is obvious your child feels more secure sleeping on you. some children will do that. From my experience as a mother of two; my daughter always liked sleeping with...
18 Mos. Old LOVES Pedialyte--too Much??
Nov 23, 2009 ... The high rates of obesity in our country have been linked to too much juice consumption. My son loves juice, too, but I try to limit it to ...
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- Hi, Shaklee has a sports drink called Performance that is for electrolyte replacement and it is a much better alternative to Gatorade and Pedialyte. You don't have ...
- L.- I'd first ask your doctor. It's expensive but if he/she thinks it's okay, then I wouldn't worry about it. If the doc wants him off of it, I would try several th...
- Juice is often acidic and it could cause irritation to his stomach, which may still be sensitive from the virus. Pedialyte has lots of sodium = salt and lots of dextr...
H1N1 Vaccine for 27 Weeks Pregnant First Time Mom ???
Additionally, the rate of hospitalization is about twice as high for H1N1 .... from simply being pregnant (ie gestational diabetes, obesity, asthma, etc. ...
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- My OB/Gyn's website state that people below the age of 2 and over 50, immunocompromised patients and any pregnant women should NOT get the H1N1. If I were you I would ...
- I'm not pregnant, but got the seasonal flu vaccine yesterday and have less soreness than I've ever had with a flu shot. I moved my arm around a lot after the shot, wh...
- I also posted asking for some insight and got a lot of responses. My doctors advice, reading up on it, and with the support of my family, I decided to get the shot a...
Advice on Breastfeeding "On Demand"
They all grow at different rates and as long as he is healthy than you are .... so much and some are starting to worry too much about childhood obesity. ...
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- Your baby's interest in nursing is your best guide to what he needs, not your doctor's scale. Breastfed babies generally level out themselves and don't tend to be obes...
- My son is a big boy too (18.5 lbs) and I nurse on demand (he's 5 mos), and I find he nurses every 2-3 hours during the day and 3-4 hours at night. I can tell if he is...
- I think you should feed the baby when the baby is HUNGRY. If he is just fussy try another method. Also being a new mom you may not have known the difference. I have...
Day Care Provider and TV
... large and small motor delays, delayed language acquisition, and obesity. ... developing in their formative months at magnificent rates of perception. ...
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- Hi C. Good for you being media saavy. This is tough decision and you may need to change child care providers. If this lady has been doing this for years, you may no...
- I have had the same concern with my provider and unfortunatly I just have to continue to be on her about it. It makes me expecially nervous since we are coming up on W...
- Wow, it kinda sounds like you are with my OLD daycare provider! : ) It was just my 3 month old son and a toddler that really should have been in preschool. I had the...
My 9 Year Old Is Over-weight and I'm Worried.
Asked by A.E. from Atlanta
on August 14, 2008
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My 9 year old has a very good appetite. She eats anything and everything from salads to hamburgers..I'm worried because at her 9 yr. check up she was 100 pounds, I hav...
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- Hey A., I am a Registered Dietitian. You've gotten a lot of good responses so far. The only exception is that the myth that cows milk is bad. Skim milk & low fat d...
- I'd say that if her doctor isn't worried right now, she's probably going to be OK. It sounds like she is active and you're helping her make good food choices, which is...
- I'm glad to hear that you are concerned. she is lucky to have you as a mother. it's good to get a handle on this early. well, you said it. her body is different ...
