*Health and Nutrition Facts*

Lactose Intolerance: Babies and Infant Problems

Published on 2010-05-09 07:55:06

Lactose intolerance in infants can make it difficult for your little one to be able to drink milk. When your baby is intolerant of lactose, his body isn't able to produce enough of the enzyme lactase, which helps him to digest lactose. Lactose is the main sugar in dairy products like cow's milk. Since he can't digest it fully, the part of the lactose that is not digested stays in the intestine, and can cause health issues. These tend to be more of a problem than a danger.Premature babies sometim

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: Environmental Changes

Published on 2010-05-07 17:14:13

On April 20th, 2010 a Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig exploded and killed 11 workers, spawning what is predicted to be the biggest oil spill in this country's history. The oil is spilling out at over 5,000 barrels a day due to the three breaks in the well pipes and hit the Louisiana coastline late Thursday night, nine days after the initial spill. The oil company that owned the oil drill, BP, is completely responsible for the cleanup, although Obama and his office is enforcing environmental r

Sunscreen Lotion: Chemical and Physical Differences

Published on 2010-05-03 17:35:55

With all the sunscreen brands and claims out there, it's hard to really narrow down which chemicals and ingredients are most effective, which are actually good and which one's you can do without. Since the FDA has yet to fully establish what is okay to print on sunscreen labels, outrageous claims by some companies can make it even more difficult to distinguish what information is even accurate. We've tried our best to simplify the information out there and hopefully give you some piece of mind w

Breast Cancer Exam Screening Recommendations

Published on 2010-05-02 08:27:12

Undergoing any of the breast exam procedures may be taxing, but the benefits can be life saving. The earlier a cancerous lump is discovered, the higher is its chance of getting healed. How often should women go through breast screening exams?According to the U.S. Institute for Clinical Systems Integration, women between the ages 35 and 40 with high risk factors should undergo baseline mammogram. High risk factors include a family history of breast cancer and old age among others. On the other ha

Naturally Lower High Blood Pressure Readings

Published on 2010-05-01 10:54:04

How do we lower our blood pressure without pills and what are the dangers of hypertension? In today's world, everything can make your blood pressure rise. Your job, your children, your spouse, driving in traffic, waiting in line, worrying about money, stressing over your health, and many other things.What are the symptoms of hypertension? The symptoms are usually silent in the early stages. That is why it is so dangerous because it can do a lot of damage before you even know that you have it. So

High Sodium Diet: Problems and Health Risks

Published on 2010-04-27 15:31:51

If you are ready to live better and to eat more healthy it is time for you to look into cutting some of the sodium out of your diet. There are many people who know that they should cut the salt and fat, but because it is so common in their diets, it just never hits the radar. However, to eat better and to make sure that you can maintain an ideal level of health, looking at your salt intake is essential.The first thing that you should be aware of is the fact that sodium is necessary for a healthy

Salmonella Food Poisoning: How to Protect Yourself

Published on 2010-04-24 09:42:26

Salmonella is the name of a group of bacteria found in the intestinal tracts of humans and animals which can cause sickness in humans. If a person eats a food that has been contaminated with salmonella bacteria, they can get sick with diarrheal illness. Most people who are infected develop fever, cramps, and diarrhea from 12 to 72 hours after exposure. Usually, the sickness lasts from 4 to 7 days. In some cases, the bacterial infection may spread from the intestines into the blood stream. If the

Compulsive Overeating Disorder Definition

Published on 2010-04-21 16:59:23

Compulsive overeating is also referred to as binge eating. The person who has this kind of disorder has the tendency to eat food that is over than the normal food intake of an individual. Some people who are suffering from this disorder are usually overweight or obese since they eat a lot of food but they do not eliminate it from their system--this is the sad plight of binge eaters. They separate themselves from the crowd since they feel that there is something wrong with the way they look and w

Child Constipation Symptoms and Home Remedy

Published on 2010-04-20 17:11:10

Constipation in children may develop for various reasons, but most of them are quite harmless. If children are short of fluids or fibre in their diets, or they are feverish, then constipation may become a short-term illness. Some toddlers that feel pressurized to be potty-trained as well as children who become so engrossed in play they forget to go to the toilet are vulnerable to developing constipation. Younger babies that are breastfed may not move their bowels for days, but this may not neces

Effects of Chewing Tobacco: Bad Toxic Breath

Published on 2010-04-19 16:32:23

Most people know that smoking causes halitosis but think that bad breath and chewing tobacco aren't a problem. If you're not exhaling smoke, how could it cause a bad odor on the breath? Unfortunately, just as chewing tobacco carries its own risk of cancers and other health problems, it comes with a link to halitosis as well.It's known that tobacco use is linked to periodontal disease: tobacco apparently causes the gums to lose some of their ability to adhere to the teeth. They start to pull away