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Health Issues with Apple Juice and Toddlers

Apple juice, as a clear fluid, is often recommended when a child is sick or has a stomach virus. But, there are other health issues that have been associated with children and apple juice. Here is what you need to know about the latest research. As a rule, my kids very rarely drink juice in our house. Usually we offer milk or water. I prefer allowing my kids to eat whole fruits instead of juice for a few reason. They can get more fiber and vitamins from the whole fruit, they consume less sugar and the sugar that is consumed … Continue reading →

Zinc and Other Health Issues

When you think about zinc, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? A vitamin slogan? A cold remedy? For a lot of people, zinc is one of the first things they turn to when a cold is brewing. However, different studies on zinc and the common cold have had different outcomes. One study from the Cleveland Clinic found that zinc didn’t make a difference for muscle aches and fever, but did cut the duration of a cold by half. Another study looked at different types of zinc lozenges used for treating colds — zinc gluconate vs. zinc acetate. In … Continue reading →

Iron Supplements

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The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests that nutrient needs should be met through the foods we eat whenever possible. However, fortified foods and dietary supplements may be necessary in some cases. Iron is found in both animal and plant foods in two different forms — heme iron (from animals) and nonheme iron (from plants). When diet alone cannot restore deficient iron levels to a normal range, supplements may be needed. Iron supplements are generally available in two forms: ferrous and ferric. Of the two, ferrous iron salts like ferrous sulfate and ferrous gluconate are best absorbed by the body. … Continue reading →

Iron Deficiency

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According to the World Health Organization, iron deficiency is the number one nutritional disorder in the world — as much as eighty percent of the world population may be iron deficient. As much as thirty percent of the world population may have anemia resulting from iron deficiency. Iron deficiency usually develops gradually. It starts in the body with a negative iron balance — when your iron intake doesn’t meet the body’s daily need for iron. At first, your body’s stores of iron are depleted but the hemoglobin level in your blood stays the same. Anemia develops when the body’s iron … Continue reading →

Why Does My Body Need Iron?

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Iron is one of the most abundant metals on the planet. Good thing, too — iron is essential to most life forms, including humans. Iron is important to many of the proteins and enzymes that help maintain good health. What does iron do for the body? Iron is an essential component in the proteins that carry oxygen through the body. An iron deficiency can reduce oxygen delivery to the cells, leaving a person fatigued and with a compromised immune system. Iron is used by the body to help regulate cell growth and cell differentiation. The majority of the iron in … Continue reading →

Six More Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

You want to turn your body into a lean, mean fat-burning machine? Great! Here are six more ways to give your metabolism a jump start. Drink plenty of water. Better yet — drink cold water. Research from Germany suggests that the extra work your body does to heat the water to body temperature can give your metabolism a boost. Aim for six cups (forty-eight ounces) of cold water daily. Make sure you get plenty of iron in your diet. Iron is essential for carrying oxygen through your body. Your muscles need oxygen in order to burn fat. So if you … Continue reading →

How to Clean Your Steam Iron

You can easily clean your steam iron inside and out with this little trick. I don’t know about you, but I am constantly using my iron. It is one of those small appliances in my household that gets a lot of use. Growing up with just a regular non-steam iron, I got into the habit of using a spray bottle to wet down the clothing before ironing it. I continued to use this method, because I didn’t want the hassle of cleaning out the deposits from the iron. Well, over the weekend, the spray bottle broke. The nozzle snapped off … Continue reading →

Save Money When You Iron

Does anyone out there love to iron? For me it is a mixed bag. When I take a look at the mountain of shirts, pants, dresses and more that need to be ironed, I get discouraged. But I enjoy ironing, too. Why do I like ironing? Well, there are a couple of reasons. First of all, it is very task oriented. By that I mean that there is a real sense of accomplishment when you see the pile disappear, replaced by nice-looking clothes hanging in the closet. You can say, “Wow, look at all that I got done.” Another reason … Continue reading →

Low Iron Linked to Hair Loss

Worried about losing your hair? New research says that there may be a connection between baldness and iron deficiency! Research published over the last forty years indicates that there may be a relationship between iron deficiency and some common kinds of hair loss. And people may need higher levels of iron than previously thought to be able to regrow hair. Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic hope that detecting and treating iron deficiencies in the early stages of hair loss may help patients regrow hair more effectively. Believe it or not, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the … Continue reading →