The Magical, Medicinal NLM Herb Garden
“Fresh herbs—there’s nothing else like them!” So says Montgomery County master gardener* Mary Musselman, one of several dedicated volunteers who tend the National Library of Medicine’s colorful herb garden, across the oval driveway in front of the main Library building. Bracketed by benches, this unique haven on the NIH campus is intended to showcase the… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - June 1, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: Exhibitions Source Type: blogs
6 Harmful Thoughts Fueling Your Battle with Food
This article courtesy of Tiny Buddha. (Source: World of Psychology)
Source: World of Psychology - May 29, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Staff Tags: Disorders Eating Disorders Health-related Personal Publishers Tiny Buddha acceptance bodies Brenda Godinez Diet dieting Eating Habits food Losing Weight nourish Self-Conscious Skinny Source Type: blogs
How to naturally increase your milk supply
Since we can’t measure breast milk intake the way we can formula, it is easy to be insecure about your milk supply.
If you feel your milk supply is low, here are some suggestions on how to increase it:
Take care of yourself.
Eat well and drink plenty of fluids. During nursing, try not to diet. You are still establishing your supply and need a minimum of 1800 calories each day while you are lactating.
Fun Fact: If you eat high quality foods and limit fats and sweets, you will usually lose weight more easily than a mother who is formula feeding.
Nurse frequently
Try to get in a minimum of 8 feedings in 24 hours, and...
Source: Cord Blood News - May 29, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Maze Cord Blood Tags: pregnancy breastfeeding Source Type: blogs
How to naturally increase your milk supply
Since we can’t measure breast milk intake the way we can formula, it is easy to be insecure about your milk supply.
If you feel your milk supply is low, here are some suggestions on how to increase it:
Take care of yourself.
Eat well and drink plenty of fluids. During nursing, try not to diet. You are still establishing your supply and need a minimum of 1800 calories each day while you are lactating.
Fun Fact: If you eat high quality foods and limit fats and sweets, you will usually lose weight more easily than a mother who is formula feeding.
Nurse frequently
Try to get in a minimum of 8 feedings in 24 hours, and...
Source: Cord Blood News - May 29, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Maze Cord Blood Tags: pregnancy breastfeeding Source Type: blogs
Of all the flavors in the world, we choose salty — and that’s not good
While the adjective salty can be used in today’s slang to describe one’s personality, it also pertains to our food. It’s saturated in it. And that’s not good.
Salt: The good, the bad, and the too much
Sodium is an essential part of our diet. It helps nerves and muscles function as well as hold onto water. Sodium in the blood is what keeps it viscous, but too much sodium means your body could retain too much liquid. This surge in volume increases blood pressure, which is the root of many serious ailments including heart and kidney disease. Experts estimate that we could save 280,000 lives in the United States if we ...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - May 25, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Celia Smoak Spell Tags: Health Healthy Eating Heart Health Kidney and urinary tract Source Type: blogs
