Archive For The “health” Category

ONESIES are great Stocking Stuffers

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  Is there a new member of the family? Don’t know what to give as a Christmas present? Well, babies are somewhat a tough choice to make because the toys are made for bigger kids and you don’t just want to gift diapers and wipes. A perfect suggestion for stocking stufers are ONESIES! These are…

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ICE! Around the World at 9 Degrees F! -Christmas at Gaylord Palms

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ICE!  Around the World at 9 Degrees F! -Christmas at Gaylord Palms

Around the World at 9 degrees F!

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Universal Studios – Universal Kids Red Carpet -Universal Orlando welcomed the 4 finalist of Top Chef Jr during an event hosted by Universal Kids Network.

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Universal Studios – Universal Kids Red Carpet -Universal Orlando welcomed the 4 finalist of Top Chef Jr during an event hosted by Universal Kids Network.

        Universal Orlando welcomed the 4 finalist of Top Chef Jr during an event hosted by Universal Kids Network. The event took place in Universal Orlando where kids enjoyed the new additions to the park and the programs catered to their age group. The 4 last contestants of  Top Chef Junior ,…

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From the FDA: you really can overdose on candy.

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From the FDA: you really can overdose on candy.

As it turns out, you really can overdose on candy—or, more precisely, black licorice. Days before the biggest candy eating holiday of the year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages moderation if you enjoy snacking on the old fashioned favorite.   So, if you’re getting your stash ready for Halloween, here’s some advice from…

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Tips to help avoid binge eating on Halloween candy this year

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Tips to help avoid binge eating on Halloween candy this year

Halloween can be an especially trying time for those with eating disorders or disordered eating patterns. There is the constant temptation of candy everywhere – at school, work, and for purchase right in front of you in the grocery or drug store.   Parents who struggle with disordered eating can be particularly tempted when they…

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ICE Chips Candy. Product Review

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ICE Chips Candy. Product  Review

This good for you candy was send to me on my late preegnancy.  I was told it was good for me and going to be great to take to the hospital on my bag. It was all true. The texture of the candy is an optical illusion of ice chips. Comes in different flavors and…

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Tips on cures for September stress

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Tips on cures for September stress

You are Not a Bear Just because the summer is over does not mean it is time to hibernate. Spend as much time as you can outdoors. It also reduces rumination and has a calming effect on the body and mind. If possible, walk your child to school.  Walking to school has been shown to…

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New Mom’s favorite fashion thing: Teething Jewelry, also for sensory kids

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New Mom’s favorite fashion thing: Teething Jewelry, also for sensory kids

A baby’s natural instinct to suck , specially breast fed babies,  can be soothed by a wonderful new invention.  Teething jewelry has become a fashion statement for new moms and a great tool to keep babies busy. The innovative jewelry is made by the company Two Brothers and Olivia, and it has changed the way…

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Free back-to-school physicals for uninsured children & Mammograms for women in Orlando!

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Free back-to-school physicals for uninsured children & Mammograms for women in Orlando!

Back-to-school physicals are a summertime ritual for school-aged children and their families. But, for the estimated 27,000 children in Orange and Seminole counties who are uninsured, this annual rite of passage can be out of reach. For the fourth consecutive year, Shepherd’s Hope in partnership with Nemours Children’s Health System, is offering free back-to-school physicals and other medical…

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Cosmetic work becoming increasingly acceptable and in certain cultures, expected

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Cosmetic work becoming increasingly acceptable and in certain cultures, expected

Spending by Latina consumers on personal care products grew by 40%, 3x faster than non-Latinas; Number of Hispanics opting for plastic surgery in the U.S. rose by 19% in 2009 — faster than any other ethnic group. (1)   Celebration of Latina beauty is not new – Brazil is often lauded for its Victoria’s Secret…

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5 Ways to Stay Safe While Jogging

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5 Ways to Stay Safe While Jogging

Below are five tips to keep you safe on your runs .   1) Know Your Route.  Being familiar with your route will help you identify abnormalities or deviations in what should be expected.  Every environment, and every person, has what is known as a baseline of what is normal noise and behavior.  Note any changes,…

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Vitamin C smoothie! Kale- grapefruit

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Vitamin C smoothie! Kale- grapefruit

Ingredients: 1/2 Pink Grapefruit, 1 Mango, 1/4 Papaya, 1/4 Cantaloupe, 1 cup Organic Baby Kale, 8 Baby Carrots, juice of 1 lime & 2 Oranges. Instructions: Chop all ingredients. Juice the lime squeezing into the blender. Juice the Oranges into the blender Blend all toguether until smooth. Add Ice Blend again Serve and enjoy!  …

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Nail Care Product Safety from the FDA

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Nail Care Product Safety from the FDA

Manicures and pedicures can be pretty. The cosmetic products used, like nail polish and nail polish removers, also must be safe—and are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm563407.htm The FDA also regulates the devices used to dry (or “cure”) artificial nails or gel nail polish as electronic products because they emit radiation….

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Delicious Piña Colada Split

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Delicious Piña Colada Split

Ingredients 1 small pineapple 2 cups Breyers® Natural Vanilla Ice Cream 2 cups toasted flaked coconut 1 tsp. grated lime peel 6 maraschino cherries Directions Cut pineapple in half lengthwise. Remove core. Use a melon baller to scoop out bite-size chunks of pineapple, leaving 1/2-in. border. Scoop Breyers® Natural Vanilla Ice Cream and pineapple pieces…

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Best Smoothie Recipe – full of vitamin C!

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Best Smoothie Recipe – full of vitamin C!

Ingredients: 8 Strawberries 2 Kiwi handful of Blueberries 1/2 cup of Pineapple chunks 1Apple 6 Carrots 1/2 cup of Papaya chunks. Juices: 1 Lime, 2 Oranges, 1 Grapefruit juice and 1/2 cup of ice Garnish: Garnished with fresh mint leaves. Bleand all fruit juices and ice toguether- Serve on a nice cup and garnish Enjoy! 

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