Why Cutting Sugar Causes You to Lose Weight

Lately, it seems like a lot of fad diets focus on cutting carbohydrates. These diets claim you can consume fat, protein and calories in abundance while still losing weight – as long as you cut out sugar. While eating unhealthy fats and calories is never recommended, there is a scientific reason why eating too much sugar can...

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4 Effective Herbal Teas for Relaxation

Feb 24, 12 4 Effective Herbal Teas for Relaxation

Posted by Carolyn in Herbalism, Mental Health, Stress

What better way to de-stress at the end of a long day, than with a hot cup of herbal tea? In our fast-paced society, dealing with stress has become a normal part of everyday life. While it may be impossible to completely eliminate stress from your lifestyle, there are certain ways of managing stress which can help ensure that you...

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How to Start a Weight Loss Program if You’re Overweight

Feb 22, 12 How to Start a Weight Loss Program if You’re Overweight

Posted by Carolyn in Diet, Exercise, Weight Loss

With each new year, millions of people make a resolution to lose more weight. Our country is currently experiencing an obesity epidemic, as thousands of Americans each year exceed their recommended weight. If you’re looking to begin a weight loss program, it can be incredibly difficult to know where to start, especially if...

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How to Treat a Gassy Baby

Aside from all of the adorable sounds your new baby makes, you might have noticed another familiar noise – the bubbling (and releasing) of gas bubbles. Most all babies have some trouble with gas (the scientific term is “flatulence”) at some point, which might cause them pain and discomfort. Here are a few ways that...

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How to Recognize Thrush in Babies

Feb 18, 12 How to Recognize Thrush in Babies

Posted by Carolyn in Baby/Childcare

Dealing with thrush can be an exhausting (and painful) battle for many new mothers. Unlike simple diaper rash, thrush (which is actually a yeast infection) can cause symptoms both in mother and baby, if the mother is breastfeeding. Here are a few ways to tell if your baby has thrush. Diaper Rash The rash from thrush (a yeast rash)...

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