Muffin tops, man boobs, and bagel bumps
: These are among the varied and perverse ways that the hormonal distortions inflicted on unwitting humans who consume the seeds of grasses, i.e., grains, show themselves.
In our modern world filled with thousands of processed foods, there are plenty of landmines for health. Gummy bears and gumdrops will rot teeth, for instance. Indulge in a handful of dried prunes and you’ll have to schedule a substantial portion of your day on the toilet due to bowel irritants.
But only wheat and grains are associated with a wide swath of health problems that range from autoimmune disease to mental illness. Among the most strikin...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - June 9, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle gluten grains hormones man breasts muffin top testosterone Source Type: blogs
Breast Feeding for New Moms: First Questions Answered
Breast feeding is a natural experience, but that doesn’t mean it’s always an easy one. Breast feeding for new moms can be overwhelming.
If you’re having questions about breast feeding, you’re not alone. That’s natural, too. Here are answers to a few of the first questions many new moms ask.
How do I know the baby is getting enough to eat?
Top secret: The amount of breast milk a baby gets while nursing is hidden from view. It’s been a concern for many mothers everywhere. Thankfully, there are some great clues that your new baby is getting plenty:
Content after feeding for 10 to 45 minutes on...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - June 5, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: Dr. Alan Greene Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Uncategorized Breastfeeding Breastfeeding Tips Problems with Breastfeeding Top Breastfeeding Source Type: blogs
Let ’ s Talk Dirty … Diapers
Dr. Greene’s take on dirty diapers…
There is no one right answer about your baby’s poop frequency, color, smell, and texture.
Your baby’s poop is going to change over time and will be different depending on diet — breastfed, formula, solids all make a difference. When those changes happen, many (especially new) parents have serious questions.
Have you ever looked into your baby’s diaper and wondered:
Is my baby sick?
How do I know when my baby is constipated and when it’s a normal amount of time between dirty diapers?
Is this color really okay?
What consistency should my babyR...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - May 12, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: Dr. Alan Greene Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Breast vs. Bottle Newborn Top Newborn Source Type: blogs
First Time Mother Shows Up In ER With Complaints of Bilateral Symmetrical Breast Swelling.
Jackson, MS - In what ER doctors are calling one of the strangest cases of Failure To Parent ever, 20 year-old first time mother Tanya Jameson called 911 demanding to be transported back to Jackson Memorial Hospital by ambulance with complaints of severe, progressive, bilateral breast swelling three days after delivering a bouncy 10 pound 2 ounce baby boy.Paramedics arrived at the scene to find Tanya's mother in a panic consoling her daughter writhing in pain. "You've got to take my daughter to the ER. Those damn doctors let her out too soon. Something is terribly wrong!" said her anxiety ridden mot...
Source: The Happy Hospitalist - May 10, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tamer Mahrous Source Type: blogs
Breastmilk, Formula, and WIC
The federal government runs more than 2,300 subsidy programs. One of the problems created by the armada of hand-outs is that many programs work at cross-purposes.
Government information programs urge women to breastfeed. This website says, “the cells, hormones, and antibodies in breastmilk protect babies from illness. This protection is unique and changes to meet your baby’s needs.” Breastfeeding, the government says, may protect babies against asthma, leukemia, obesity, ear infections, eczema, diarrhea, vomiting, lower respiratory infections, necrotizing enterocolitis, sudden infant death syndrome, and diabetes.
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Source: Cato-at-liberty - May 5, 2015 Category: American Health Authors: Chris Edwards Source Type: blogs
