Baby with severe eczema had to have cream applied NINE times a day
Aoibheann Hennessy, from County Meath, Ireland, has finally been cured of painful, red and itchy eczema. Her mother Lynn credits a £23 cream containing cod liver oil and oatmeal. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 5, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
12 Foods To Eat When You're Totally Stressed Out
This study was small so more research is needed to confirm the results—but considering yogurt is full of calcium and protein in addition to probiotics, you really can't go wrong by adding more of it to your diet.
Salmon.
When you're stressed, it can ratchet up anxiety hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. "The omega-3 fatty acids in salmon have anti-inflammatory properties that may help counteract the negative effects of stress hormones," says Lisa Cimperman, RD, of the University Hospitals Case Medical Center and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In a study funded by the National Institute...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 4, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
My eczema was so bad I left a trail of skin flakes when I walked, says woman who says £1.99 PORRIDGE OATS are the best remedy
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Amy-Louise James, 25, from Northmapton, had such itchy eczema that flakes of skin fell from her body - forcing her to apologise to strangers for being 'disgusting'. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 25, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Women in the Philippines at the Forefront of the Health Food Movement
In the Philippines, 22 percent of children under the age of five are underweight, and 32 percent of children are stunted. Credit: Kara Santos/IPSBy Diana MendozaMANILA, Mar 20 2015 (IPS)When Tinay Alterado’s team from ARUGAAN, an organisation of women healthcare advocates, visited Eastern Visayas, a region of the Philippines devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in November 2013, they noticed that the relief and rescue sites were flooded with donated milk formula, which nursing mothers were feeding to their babies in vast quantities.Milk formula was one of the hundreds of relief items that streamed into the affected region in the...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - March 20, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Diana Mendoza Tags: Active Citizens Aid Asia-Pacific Civil Society Climate Change Democracy Development & Aid Economy & Trade Editors' Choice Education Environment Food & Agriculture Gender Green Economy Headlines Health Human Rights Natural Source Type: news
The One Food Nutritionists Eat Every Single Day
By Sarah-Jane Bedwell, SELF
While registered dietitians certainly recommend balance, variety, and moderation to ensure you get all the necessary nutrients that you need, they have "personal superfoods" that they reach for on a regular basis for both nutrition and convenience purposes. From turmeric smoothies to chocolate and peanut butter combos, dietitians around the country share the foods they eat every single day.
Citrus Fruit
I eat some form of vitamin C and potassium packed citrus each day because the delightfully refreshing flavors are a great reminder that good nutrition should taste great! It might be a 6 ounce...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 15, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
From the Third Metric Straight to the Heart
In this study, 58 percent with moderate to severe depression had heart disease compared to 38 percent with mild or no depression. Depression is a critical piece that cannot be ignored, and should be addressed. The reality is, it could be hidden and masked within the doctor's office or to the people that might be able to help. Behind closed doors, though, we also know that often leads to other unhealthy behaviors and a decrease in someone's ability to care for herself.
I don't want to over-simplify matters like depression, nor do I want to tell you that getting a hobby will cure your heart disease. I understand the comple...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 11, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
9 Foods That Keep You Feeling Full Longer
SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue
By Linda Melone
Sticking to a low-calorie diet in an effort to lose weight immediately presents one big challenge: hunger. When you’re hungry you’ll grab the quickest food within reach and forget all your good intentions. It’s one reason why only one out of five people can last a month before falling off the diet wagon, according to a British survey.
The foods you choose, however, can make all the difference between feeling hungry again within a half hour and being satisfied for several hours.
“Key components of highly satisfying foods are protein and fiber,” says Rebecca Solomon, d...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Causes Vesicular Exanthams?
Discussion
Vesicles are circumscribed, elevated, fluid-filled lesions < 1 cm on the skin. They contain serious exudates or a mixture of blood and serum. They last for a short time and either break spontaneously or evolve into bullae. They can be discrete (e.g. varicella or rickettsial disease), grouped (e.g. herpes), linear (e.g. rhus dermatitis) or irregular (e.g. coxsackie) in distribution.
Associated symptoms such as pruritus, fever, myalgias, coryza and cough, along with a history of potential contact can be helpful. Vesicular rashes that are associated with systemic findings such as fever are usually due to infe...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 2, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
What Nutrition Experts Eat On Vacation
If you're a healthy eater who practices portion control, you know a vacation can put a dent in your healthy lifestyle. Whether you're kicking back and relaxing for a week or getting to know a new city, counting calories doesn't exactly sound appealing when you're trying to have a great time.
So, how can you have a blast on vacation without packing on the pounds? We consulted a number of nutrition experts, and they let us know what they eat when they leave town -- and, truthfully, it sounds pretty awesome.
They eat dessert!
Think nutritionists are skimping on fun foods, even on vacation? Joy Bauer, nutritionist for "The ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why Bake Sales & Birthday Treats Are The Final Frontier In School Nutrition
By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) - In a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics says school nutrition has made incredible strides over the last two decades, but high-calorie, low quality foods are still available from informal sources like bake sales, birthday parties, and other events for which students, parents and staff bring treats from home. "Great things have happened in terms of sweetened beverages, school meals, snacks and vended foods in schools," said Dr. Robert Murray, professor of nutrition at The Ohio State University in Columbus and one of the two lead a...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - February 23, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
What To Eat After You Work Out
By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD
As a sports nutritionist, I consult for pro teams and privately counsel professional and competitive athletes in numerous sports, as well as fitness enthusiasts. Pros and weekend warriors definitely have different nutrition needs, but they do have one thing in common: In order to get the most out of being active, everyone needs to eat properly to help their bodies recover from the wear and tear of exercise.
Here are six rules to follow, and how to prevent overdoing it, which can cancel out the weight-loss benefits of breaking a sweat.
Eat within 30 to 60 minutes after exercise.
If you've had a p...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 22, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Making one change — getting more fiber — can help with weight loss
Getting to a healthy weight and staying there is an important way to prevent heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, and other serious conditions. Many of us know firsthand just how hard it can be to reach and maintain that healthy weight. And there’s no shortage of ways to try to get there: You can count calories, carbs, or points. You can cut back on fat or sugar. You can try any number of popular diets that forbid certain foods, or focus on just one (the grapefruit diet, anyone?). Any of these approaches might work for you. Or they might not — in large part because they are complicated.
A study published in todayR...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - February 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nancy Ferrari Tags: Diet and Weight Loss Healthy Eating fiber Source Type: news
5 Ways to Eat Healthier Even When You've Failed Before
We would all love to consistently have a perfectly healthy diet, but life often seems to get in the way and we are quick to forget our commitment to improving our diet.
Maybe you've set ambitious healthy eating goals in the past and you know how overwhelming it can be. But eating healthy is certainly not about being perfect. Most people tend to get much better results when they start small and make incremental changes to their current diet.
Here are five ways you can start eating healthier even when you've failed before.
1. Start with the drinks
Sodas and processed fruit juices are loaded with sugar, and numerous stu...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 14, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 Helpful Tips For A Long Life
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David B. Agus, MD, is a professor of medicine and engineering at the University of Southern California and heads USC’s Westside Cancer Center and the Center for Applied Molecular Medicine. He is a CBS News contributor and the author of A Short Guide To A Long Life, now available from sister company Simon & Schuster. He lives in Beverly Hills, California.
For most people, going to the doctor is a dreaded event and is sometimes avoided altogether. But what if someone empowered you with the tools to manage your own health. What if you knew the right tests to have taken, how to choo...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - February 2, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: cbskapost Tags: Boston's Best Family & Pets Health A Short Guide To A Long Life Best Of CBS Local David Angus Family and Pets Simon and Schuster Source Type: news
Oatmeal for breakfast results in greater fullness and lower calorie intake at lunch
(Pollock Communications) A new study suggests that your breakfast cereal choice may affect how full you feel and how much you eat for lunch, especially if you're overweight. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 26, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
