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Connie Limon's Articles in Health & Fitness

  • How Should You Feed Your New Infant?
    A lot of people “think” infant formula is as good as breast milk. There are also a growing number of people who are becoming increasingly uncomfortable with mothers breast-feeding their infants in public. Quite frankly a woman’s breasts were created primarily as the main source of nutrition for human infants.
  • Tips On How To Handle The Picky Eater Toddler And Young Child
    If your child is a picky eater you can still learn ways to give him or her the nutrition that is needed. There are a variety of reasons why a child may become a picky eater. If you can understand what might be causing his picky eater behavior life can be a little less frustrating for all concerned.
  • Know The Signs And Symptoms Of Preterm Labor
    Full term pregnancy is 37 weeks. If you go into labor before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy, this is preterm or premature labor and too early for your baby to be born. Preterm or premature babies have a higher risk for lifelong or life-threatening health problems.
  • Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders
    An early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is important so that earlier needed interventions can begin, however, there are still many concerns about “labeling” a young child with autism spectrum disorder. There is a lot of evidence that indicates intensive early intervention in optimal educational settings for at least 2 years during the preschool years is very effective in improving outcomes in most young children with autism spectrum disorder.
  • The Importance Of Prenatal Care And What To Expect
    All women expecting a baby need prenatal care. Prenatal care can be provided by a doctor, midwife or other health care professional.

    The progress of a pregnancy and to identify potential problems before they become serious for either mom or baby is the reason you need prenatal care. You as the mother will benefit from prenatal care.
  • Artificial Sweeteners Safety
    People naturally like the sensation of “sweetness.” There are foods naturally sweet that contain important nutrients to support health. These include:

    • Fruit
    • Breast milk
  • Avoid Fad Diets That Promise Magic Cures And Miracle Weight Loss
    Fad diets are appealing because they usually promise slim and trim figures with very little effort. Most fad diets work in the beginning, but diets that restrict certain food groups or promise unrealistic results are difficult and/or unhealthy to sustain over time. When you go back to your usual eating patterns, the weight comes back on and sometimes with extra pounds. This is called the “yo-yo effect” of losing and regaining weight.
  • Solo Time For Babies And Toddlers Is A Positive Learning Experience
    Experts agree it is important for babies and toddlers to have time by themselves – solo time. Interaction with adults and peers is vital; however, it is just as important that your baby and/or toddler learn how to spend time by themselves. Some of the benefits of solo time include:
  • Coping With Fatigue
    Are you feeling tired a lot for no apparent cause or at least that you can think of? Ever wonder what is making you feel so tired all the time? Fatigue can have many different causes that may include:

    • Lack of sleep: You might be surprised to know that getting even an hour less than you normally get can leave you drowsy the next day.
  • Sources Of Stress For Families Of Children With Autism
    Parents are already familiar with the stress that comes with preparing meals, bathing, homework, shopping and so on. In addition to these stressors are those parents meet with parent-child conflicts, time schedules to meet and a child’s well-being in general. A family who has a child on the autism spectrum experiences added unique stressors.
  • Symptoms And Treatment Of Heart Failure
    Do you know the symptoms of heart failure? You may not even have symptoms, or the symptoms may be mild to severe. Symptoms can be constant or can come and go.

    Symptoms of heart failure are:
  • Changes You Can Expect Through The Aging Process
    As you age time creates change on the body’s organs and systems. Everyone is unique in the aging process. How you age is unique as well as when you age. There are some typical changes, however, common to everyone. In this article you will learn about some of those changes that take place during the aging process.
  • Health Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
    The American Heart Association recommends people eat fish (particularly fatty fish) at least two times a week. Fatty fish sources include:

    • Mackerel
    • Lake trout
    • Herring
    • Sardines
    • Albacore tuna
    • Salmon
  • Food Allergy Labels Easier To Understand
    If you are concerned about food allergy it is good to know the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires all food manufacturers to list common food allergens on food labels. Even better is: Food manufacturers are required to list the common food allergens in simple terms that adults and older children can easily understand. These labeling requirements are to help us reduce the chance of an accidental allergic reaction to a food. These food label requirements were revised in January of 2006.
  • Getting Started With A Walking Routine
    You have finally decided to get fit, to feel better and have more energy to do all things you want to do. Don’t jump in too quick! You need to help your body adapt to the demands of repetitive movement. Take time to warm up and stretch before you exercise. Don’t forget to cool down afterward.
  • Calcium Sources To Help Reduce The Risk Of Osteoporosis
    To help reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis most physicians encourage women to eat fat-free and low-fat dairy products. Dairy products are rich in calcium. In the disease of osteoporosis the bone loses calcium and becomes less dense, which can cause the bones to break more easily.
  • Lifting Weights Properly To Help Prevent Injuries
    You are off the couch and into the gym on the treadmill now for about 7 days. You have worked your way up to about 21 minutes on the treadmill and even lost two pounds. Is it time to get on the other machines? In this article read some do’s and don’ts of weight training proper technique.
  • Four Important Elements Of A Good Rounded Fitness Training Routine Part Ii
    In part I of this series I talked about the benefits of aerobic exercise. In this article I will discuss another important element of a good rounded fitness training routine: Muscular Fitness.

    A good way to fight age-related muscle loss is to incorporate some weight training into your fitness program. Weight training helps to tone muscles and will improve your appearance.
  • Four Important Elements Of A Good Rounded Fitness Training Routine Part III
    In part I of this series I talked about the benefits of aerobic exercise. In this article I will discuss another important element of a good rounded fitness training routine: Muscular Fitness.

    A good way to fight age-related muscle loss is to incorporate some weight training into your fitness program. Weight training helps to tone muscles and will improve your appearance.


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