by katie
9. September 2010 19:28
I have yet to pack my bag even though I've been saying for a week I need to. I realize with these last few weeks he really could come at anytime. However, I have just felt so exhausted that every ounce of my energy has been devoted to school...even before it had started. By the tim...
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by katie
9. September 2010 17:18
What is happening at 35 weeks? According to the several sites I researched our son is now almost 6 pounds and over 18 inches long! In fact, one site compared the weight of the baby to a honeydew melon. The kidneys are fully developed and the liver is functioning. The baby con...
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by paula
9. September 2010 07:33
Fall Beauty Tips: Part 2-
The coming of fall doesn’t have to mean dull looking skin tone if you take some regular steps in your daily regime. Yesterday, we discussed exfoliating, regular face cream use and the impact of a healthy diet on your skin. Some more ideas are:
1.&n...
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by paula
8. September 2010 16:52
Fall Beauty Tips: Part 1-
The change of seasons can bring a change in your skin tone, texture and softness. There are things you can do to help adjust to the seasons:
Clean eating. Eating seasonal vegetables, omega-3 rich fatty acids seafood such as wild caught salmon or sardin...
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by katie
7. September 2010 19:29
Today was my first day of school with the kids. I am always so excited to see all the kids from last year. There's something so heartwarming about kids shouting your name with big smiles on their faces and running over to give you a hug. I can't even put into words how much I love ...
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by Dr. Robert Benza
7. September 2010 08:32
Droopy eyelids are very common. If one or both of the eyelids have drooped, this is often known as ptosis. Ptosis can be seen in young children associated with other ocular problems but can also be seen in just about any age group. As we age, the tissues in the upper eyelids can stre...
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by paula
7. September 2010 08:18
There are lots of changes that you can make with the foods in your diet that can save you lots of calories. Simple exchanges such as:
- Non- fat milk for 2% milk. Same rule applies to yogurt or greek yogurt. I haven’t found any taste difference between fat-free feta an...
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by paula
6. September 2010 00:24
I've just received my first issue of a periodical published by the non-profit Center for Science in the Public Interest called Nutrition Action Healthletter. I was impressed. My husband and I read it cover-to-cover while driving home from our weekend away. Articles ranged f...
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by paula
5. September 2010 23:47
One weight control tool I use that can be very enlightening is a food scale. Sounds extreme? It’s really educational on how much meats and veggies actually weight.
Steak always measures by weight, heavier than I expect. That means, if you’re trying to sti...
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by katie
5. September 2010 18:43
After going on the hospital tour last Sunday my husband and I are feeling that this experience is coming soon and we better start getting prepared! After all, there are only 5 weeks left until the expected due date and truly you never know. Most of the women I know have had to be induced...
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