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Feeding Children 6 to 12 Months

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Feeding Children 6 to 12 MonthsIn children under one year is very important the type of food being provided, at what age, shape and amount of preparation, because this stage is crucial to acquire good eating habits and adequate nutritional status.
The first selection of complementary foods is based on the ability to be accepted and digested by the baby properly, in addition to being sources of nutrients needed for growth and development and can not be purchased tr birds milk from six months to live.

Introduction Paulativa
Paula For the introduction of solid foods tub to complement breast milk intake should be considered the differences of each child, taking into account some characteristics such as weight, development, activity and appetite, and which constitute the guide to begin the process of adaptation foods other than milk in their diet. At this early stage of feeding is appropriate to offer the baby foods as soft texture of porridge to help ease digestion, made ​​from a single ingredient and in very small quantities. Once the child has accepted a kind of food, you should wait three to five days to add a new one, and the increase in the number slowly and progressively, according to appetite and little response.

The pattern of weaning from Cuba now considers theoretical aspects and practical experiences above, among which include more timely introduction of each group or particular food, and the results, which aims to ensure a process of proper weaning and thus an optimal development of the baby.

Human milk is considered the food of choice during the first six months of life for its beneficial impact on the health of children in their development, immunity and psychological, social, economic and environmental. She is perfectly suited to the characteristics of metabolic, digestive and immune infant, and the changes that occur in it during this time. (more…)

Child nutrition, food pyramid for children

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

pyramid for childrenChild nutrition, food pyramid for children. All the foods we eat contain substances called nutrients. When we talk about nutrition we are talking about these nutrients, all the substances found in our food. There are over fifty different nutrients – some you may have heard, such as protein, fat, water, carbohydrates, vitamins, and even minerals. All these nutrients work together in our bodies to help us grow, give us energy and help keep us healthy.

The pyramid of food for children is something different from an adult, they may find that the pyramid has all the colors of the rainbow above y. Each of these colors represents a group of specific foods, beginning with the grain group at the left end to the other side of the meat and beans group on the far right.

Here are some tips to help you understand the food groups and keep moving in the right direction toward good nutrition and exercise.

Grains – Make half your grains whole grains are 100% products such as breads, cereals, pasta, rice, and more.
Vegetables – Search for choosing vegetable colors: greens like broccoli and spinach, red peppers and red as orange as carrots and sweet potatoes.

Fruits – The fruits are sweet nature. Choose a variety that you like, such as grapes, watermelons, blueberries, strawberries, and more. Eating whole fruit is a better option than drinking the juice.
Milk – The milk group provides your body with calcium, a nutrient that helps build strong bones and teeth. Dairy products such as cottage cheese, yogurt, milk, cheese and are in this part of the pyramid. Children should eat or drink 2-3 cups a day.

Meat and Beans – Here’s the protein they need for the muscles. Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, beans and nuts are rich sources of protein. You need about 2 servings per day.
Sweets and fats – these foods okay, we only minimize it. Usually do not offer much nutrition.
So far this exercise takes at least 60 minutes of exercise, activity, sport or play. Dancing, walking, biking, skating – it all counts!

Sex During Pregnancy

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

The basic advice about sex is their own comfort. If your pregnancy is normal courses with no need to modify or discontinue their sexual habits. Intercourse is not dangerous to the fetus during pregnancy normal. The fetus is well protected in its amniotic sac, and all I can share with you is the pleasure in the form of the brain produces endorphins in very nice and can be transmitted to the fetus through the blood. No causal relationship between natural sex and abortion during the first eight months pregnant.

In some women there is an increase in libido during pregnancy: the vagina becomes more flexible and better lubricated, blood flow exacerbates breast tenderness, …Pregnancy induces changes in vascular, muscular and neurological systems. But the explanation is not enough hormone. The common project (the baby’s arrival) can also solidify the relationship, you feel in total meltdown during sex.

If the woman or man did not feel comfortable with sex during pregnancy is important to be tolerant, be aware that each person lives in a pregnancy, with different fears.Many men feel that penetration can hurt the baby. One thing is clear, the dialogue is fundamental: lack of desire, fear of not liking, technical problems due to your physical metamorphosis. Talk about anything that might affect your love life. Pregnancy is not a stage and your life together quickly returns to its normal course.

One of the things that need more care than usual is the position during the act, and the classic will be comfortable as the belly grows. The recommended positions for sex without harm to the pregnant woman or the baby are: (more…)

The Treatment of Cough

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

* In the case of upper respiratory infections “colds, pharyngitis, tracheitis, usually caused by viruses, mainly in autumn and winter, the treatment will be the use of drugs to treat fever (paracetamol and ibuprofen) and fluids.

Only in the event of a complication of these processes, such as otitis, sinusitis and pneumonia, the doctor will recommend antibiotics.

* In the case of asthma and laryngitis treatment applied as explained in their respective sections. These treatments greatly alleviate coughing, but not always.

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Childhood Diseases. Symptoms and Treatment

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

The disease begins with a symptom. A pain, injury, discomfort, unusual sensations, weakness, slurred speech, movement, etc, are signs that something is wrong in the body of a person. Many mothers, when they perceive that their child has been discouraged or any behavior that is not usual, may mean that the child “is barreling something.” And usually, she’ll be right, but there are diseases that have no symptoms and are therefore difficult to detect. In all cases, if you notice that something is wrong with your child, do not expect to see the doctor. Prevention is better than cure.

In this space you can find information about diseases and disorders that occur more frequently in children during their first years of life. (more…)

Asthma in Children

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

width="280"Asthma is a chronic disease that causes airways – the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs – are made aware and swell. In the United States, approximately 20 million people suffer from asthma. Nearly 9 million of them are children. Children have smaller airways than adults, which makes asthma is particularly serious in them. Children with asthma can breathe wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and difficulty, especially early in the morning or at night.

Many things can trigger asthma, including:

* Allergens: mold, pollen, animal
* Irritants: Cigarette smoke, air pollution
* Weather: cold air, climate change
* Exercise
* Infections: flu, common cold

When asthma symptoms become worse, there is an asthma attack. Asthma is treated with two types of drugs for quick relief medicines and stop asthma symptoms and medication to control it long term to prevent the onset of symptoms.

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Recipe Books for Babies and Children

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Recipe books for babies and children
Recommended books for children and babies recipes
Parents
1. Recipes for infants and children
Graciela Bajraj
Moving from breast or bottle to solid foods is an adventure. The baby will open a new world of textures and flavors, you have to go slowly introduced, and the parents are in for a period of uncertainty: why do you reject this slurry and the other not? and if you do not like vegetables, what do we do? To help your children are addicted to these new foods, to have a balanced diet, healthy and nutritious whatever your tastes or food fads, you will find tasty recipes in this book all kinds of baby food and children’s menus and eat everything, divided according to the preferences of each.

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