19 Mayıs 2009 Salı
19 Eylül 2008 Cuma
Fight Infections with Three Powerful Herbs
by Susun S. Weed - Author and voice of the Wise Woman Way
Wise women through the centuries have kept themselves and their families safe from contagious diseases. If we are actively dealing with infection, especially lung infections, these three powerful roots stand ready to help us: Elecampane, Echinacea, and poke.
Wise women through the centuries have kept themselves and their families safe from contagious diseases. If we are actively dealing with infection, especially lung infections, these three powerful roots stand ready to help us: Elecampane, Echinacea, and poke.
Delicious Homemade Yogi Tea Recipe
Yogi tea has a myriad of health benefits. It’s great for digestion, has anti-inflammatory properties, helps regulate blood suger, contains Antioxidants, as well as calcium, iron, and manganese.
Overall, it’s a fantastic herbal tonic and is so delicious that it can actually be addictive! But it’s a healthy one!
This particular version can be made with either dairy or non-dairy milk
Overall, it’s a fantastic herbal tonic and is so delicious that it can actually be addictive! But it’s a healthy one!
This particular version can be made with either dairy or non-dairy milk
Blood pressure harder to control in winter
It does appear that if one wants to have very tight control of blood pressure, that the ‘winter dip’ in control should be addressed - if not by a change of lifestyle, perhaps even by a change of medication.”
Veterans treated in the winter were less likely to see their blood pressure levels come down to a healthy level than those treated in the summer, researchers told an American Heart Association meeting
Veterans treated in the winter were less likely to see their blood pressure levels come down to a healthy level than those treated in the summer, researchers told an American Heart Association meeting
Fathering an Infant
For many men, nothing in their lives equals the thrill of watching their babies being born. Becoming a father is a big event. Being a father is something you can do every day. Showing your baby love and affection through holding, cuddling, playing and diaper changing lets your baby know that she is important to you.
Babies learn about the world through their senses. The sense of touch is probably the most developed sense that babies have. Holding your baby gently but firmly helps them feel secure. You may worry that the baby is fragile, or that you will drop them. Don’t let your fears keep you from enjoying your baby. Close contact with your baby lets them know and trust you.
Taking care of a new baby is a learning experience for both mother and father. Because new mothers get so much attention, you may feel left out. Remember you are as important to your baby’s development as their mother is. Here are some things you can do as a new father:
* If the baby is breast-fed, bring the baby to their mother at feeding time whenever possible. Change the baby’s diaper either before or after the feeding session. Bring the baby’s mother a cool drink or help in another way. She needs and will appreciate your support.
* If the baby is bottle-fed, arrange to do one or more feedings a day. Holding the baby, talking to him, and making eye contact increases the attachment you feel for your baby.
* Recognize that there will be changes in your household and your life. Take over some chores at home so the baby’s mother can devote more of her time to caring for the baby.
* Arrange for a “babymoon”, to give your new family time together. You may want to do this right after mom and baby get home from the hospital. Make sure that there are enough supplies in the house to last for a few days: food, diapers, and baby needs. Let family and friends know you are resting, and will welcome their visits in a few days.
It is normal to feel challenged by your new responsibilities as a father. If you feel frustrated, angry, or otherwise unable to take care of yourself or your baby’s mother, talking with a trusted relative, an experienced father, a counselor, minister or your own healthcare provider can help
Babies learn about the world through their senses. The sense of touch is probably the most developed sense that babies have. Holding your baby gently but firmly helps them feel secure. You may worry that the baby is fragile, or that you will drop them. Don’t let your fears keep you from enjoying your baby. Close contact with your baby lets them know and trust you.
Taking care of a new baby is a learning experience for both mother and father. Because new mothers get so much attention, you may feel left out. Remember you are as important to your baby’s development as their mother is. Here are some things you can do as a new father:
* If the baby is breast-fed, bring the baby to their mother at feeding time whenever possible. Change the baby’s diaper either before or after the feeding session. Bring the baby’s mother a cool drink or help in another way. She needs and will appreciate your support.
* If the baby is bottle-fed, arrange to do one or more feedings a day. Holding the baby, talking to him, and making eye contact increases the attachment you feel for your baby.
* Recognize that there will be changes in your household and your life. Take over some chores at home so the baby’s mother can devote more of her time to caring for the baby.
* Arrange for a “babymoon”, to give your new family time together. You may want to do this right after mom and baby get home from the hospital. Make sure that there are enough supplies in the house to last for a few days: food, diapers, and baby needs. Let family and friends know you are resting, and will welcome their visits in a few days.
It is normal to feel challenged by your new responsibilities as a father. If you feel frustrated, angry, or otherwise unable to take care of yourself or your baby’s mother, talking with a trusted relative, an experienced father, a counselor, minister or your own healthcare provider can help
Formula Feeding
Only you, with the help of your healthcare provider, can decide whether to breast or bottle-feed your baby. Take time before your baby is born to explore your feelings. Try to imagine what your life will be like when the baby is a month old. Will you be returning to work? Even a few weeks of breast-feeding will give the baby extra protection against many infections, help digestion, and possibly decrease allergies. If you start with breast-feeding, you can switch to bottles. But you can’t always switch from bottles to breast. It is easier for a baby to suck from a bottle than to nurse from your breast. If the baby has not been suckling, your breasts will not be making milk. If you do choose to bottle-feed, keep these things in mind:
* Use infant formula. Don’t give cow’s milk until the baby is at least ten months to one year old.
* Be aware of the different kinds of formula. The most expensive is the ready-to-feed kind. The nurses may give you sample bottles in the hospital. You can also buy ready-to-feed formula in cans. Liquid or powdered concentrate that you mix with water is less expensive to buy. It is very important that you mix the concentrate with the right amount of water. Too much water, or too little, could make the baby sick.
* If you prepare bottles ahead of time, be sure to store them in the refrigerator. Follow the directions on the formula label.
* Warm bottles in a pan of warm water. Check the temperature of the formula by shaking a few drops on your wrist. It should feel warm, not hot. Never use the microwave to warm a bottle. The microwave can create “hot spots” of formula that could burn the baby’s mouth and throat.
* Always hold your baby while giving a bottle. Keep her in an upright position. Leaving the baby alone with a propped-up bottle is not safe and can lead to ear infections and tooth decay.
* Keep the bottle tilted up. This keeps the baby from swallowing too much air.
* Burp a newborn baby often. Burping brings up air the baby has swallowed.
* Let the baby decide the feeding schedule. Some babies will eat four ounces all at once. Others may only take an ounce or two, but will need to eat every two hours. If the baby isn’t hungry, don’t force him to eat
* Use infant formula. Don’t give cow’s milk until the baby is at least ten months to one year old.
* Be aware of the different kinds of formula. The most expensive is the ready-to-feed kind. The nurses may give you sample bottles in the hospital. You can also buy ready-to-feed formula in cans. Liquid or powdered concentrate that you mix with water is less expensive to buy. It is very important that you mix the concentrate with the right amount of water. Too much water, or too little, could make the baby sick.
* If you prepare bottles ahead of time, be sure to store them in the refrigerator. Follow the directions on the formula label.
* Warm bottles in a pan of warm water. Check the temperature of the formula by shaking a few drops on your wrist. It should feel warm, not hot. Never use the microwave to warm a bottle. The microwave can create “hot spots” of formula that could burn the baby’s mouth and throat.
* Always hold your baby while giving a bottle. Keep her in an upright position. Leaving the baby alone with a propped-up bottle is not safe and can lead to ear infections and tooth decay.
* Keep the bottle tilted up. This keeps the baby from swallowing too much air.
* Burp a newborn baby often. Burping brings up air the baby has swallowed.
* Let the baby decide the feeding schedule. Some babies will eat four ounces all at once. Others may only take an ounce or two, but will need to eat every two hours. If the baby isn’t hungry, don’t force him to eat
Jaundice
Jaundice” describes the condition of the skin and whites of the eyes that has a yellow color. It is not a disease in itself. It usually is a sign that the liver is not working well. Every few months our bodies produce new red blood cells. The old blood cells are broken down and recycled. When the liver can’t work fast enough to recycle the old red blood cells, the skin and whites of the eyes become yellow.
Normal healthy newborn babies, especially premature babies, often develop mild jaundice, called “physiologic” or “normal” jaundice, at a few days of age. Most of the time this goes away by itself, as the baby’s liver becomes more efficient.
Mild jaundice may make the baby sleepy and not interested in feeding. This can make it harder to get started with breast-feeding. Remember that a baby with jaundice needs plenty of fluids to help his liver work better.
Sometimes a baby with jaundice may have a more serious condition and will need treatment. Your healthcare provider will check a sample of the baby’s blood for a substance called bilirubin. Bilirubin comes from broken down blood cells and is normally cleared from the body by the liver. The amount of bilirubin in your baby’s blood will help your healthcare provider decide if the baby needs treatment or not.
Treatment for jaundice begins with “phototherapy”, or treatment with light. Exposure to cool blue light helps the liver break down bilirubin. To get phototherapy, the baby will be completely undressed, so that the light will shine on all of his skin. His eyes will be covered to protect them. A light stand will be positioned over his crib. Light therapy may last for two or three days. During that time, you can take the baby out of the crib and uncover his eyes at feeding times. This may be upsetting, that you can’t pick the baby up when you wish. Ask the hospital staff if the baby’s crib and the light stand can be in your room, so you can be close to the baby.
If you notice that your baby’s skin or the whites of his eyes look yellow, contact your healthcare provider. Jaundice usually will appear first on the face, then on the chest and abdomen, and finally on the legs. Be ready to describe the areas of the baby’s body that look yellow, as well as how the baby is behaving. A simple blood test can let you know if your baby’s jaundice needs treatment or no
Normal healthy newborn babies, especially premature babies, often develop mild jaundice, called “physiologic” or “normal” jaundice, at a few days of age. Most of the time this goes away by itself, as the baby’s liver becomes more efficient.
Mild jaundice may make the baby sleepy and not interested in feeding. This can make it harder to get started with breast-feeding. Remember that a baby with jaundice needs plenty of fluids to help his liver work better.
Sometimes a baby with jaundice may have a more serious condition and will need treatment. Your healthcare provider will check a sample of the baby’s blood for a substance called bilirubin. Bilirubin comes from broken down blood cells and is normally cleared from the body by the liver. The amount of bilirubin in your baby’s blood will help your healthcare provider decide if the baby needs treatment or not.
Treatment for jaundice begins with “phototherapy”, or treatment with light. Exposure to cool blue light helps the liver break down bilirubin. To get phototherapy, the baby will be completely undressed, so that the light will shine on all of his skin. His eyes will be covered to protect them. A light stand will be positioned over his crib. Light therapy may last for two or three days. During that time, you can take the baby out of the crib and uncover his eyes at feeding times. This may be upsetting, that you can’t pick the baby up when you wish. Ask the hospital staff if the baby’s crib and the light stand can be in your room, so you can be close to the baby.
If you notice that your baby’s skin or the whites of his eyes look yellow, contact your healthcare provider. Jaundice usually will appear first on the face, then on the chest and abdomen, and finally on the legs. Be ready to describe the areas of the baby’s body that look yellow, as well as how the baby is behaving. A simple blood test can let you know if your baby’s jaundice needs treatment or no
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