This document discusses the benefits of families eating meals together. It notes that historically, families would eat dinner together to catch up with each other's days. However, modern schedules have made this more difficult. Research shows children who regularly eat with their families consume more fruits and vegetables. Eating together enhances family bonds, communication, and children's well-being. It also promotes healthier dietary habits that can prevent issues like obesity, depression, and academic problems. The document provides tips for making mealtime a positive experience, such as turning off screens and encouraging nutritious food choices.
Toddler Nutrition: What You Need to Know. Toddler Nutrition: What You Need to Know, presented by Kate Geagan, M.S., R.D., a nationally known nutrition expert and author of Go Green Get Lean: Trim Your Waistline with the Ultimate Low Carbon Footprint Diet. During the webinar, you'll learn more about how to boost your toddler's nutrition with wholesome, healthy foods.
Fresh Start: The Instant Cure For Diabetes Fresh Start
Many diabetics put a lot of effort in trying to control their blood sugar for years, and still reach their goal. They add more pills and start injecting insulin. Yet blood sugar is still 21 in morning. However it is not only possible to control diabetes, but also to GET RID OF IT COMPLETELY. Just read out this document to know how you can get rid of this disease.
Toddler Nutrition: What You Need to Know. Toddler Nutrition: What You Need to Know, presented by Kate Geagan, M.S., R.D., a nationally known nutrition expert and author of Go Green Get Lean: Trim Your Waistline with the Ultimate Low Carbon Footprint Diet. During the webinar, you'll learn more about how to boost your toddler's nutrition with wholesome, healthy foods.
Fresh Start: The Instant Cure For Diabetes Fresh Start
Many diabetics put a lot of effort in trying to control their blood sugar for years, and still reach their goal. They add more pills and start injecting insulin. Yet blood sugar is still 21 in morning. However it is not only possible to control diabetes, but also to GET RID OF IT COMPLETELY. Just read out this document to know how you can get rid of this disease.
Managing your life_by_eating_right (1) fKINDHIRANI
One generation ago, people would not dream of picking up whatever
packet of junk food they could get at first in order to feed their faces.
Today, we do that so very casually. “I am hungry” usually means “I
want a hamburger or a frankfurter, probably with chips on the side
and one cola.” “Let‟s go out and party” means “Let‟s go out and booze
till we can‟t stand up on our own and intersperse the drinks with as
much synthetic-laden wannabe Chinese food that we can get.” And, “I
am on a diet” means “I am on a chemically driven pill which will kill my
hunger and deprive my body of vitamins.”
Eating a healthy diet is not about strict limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, improving your health, and boosting your mood.
Introducing Managing Your Life by Eating Right - How to Control Your Appetite and Live a Life of Abundance! inside this eBooks, you will discover the topics about why we face health problems today, the solution, what is an ideal diet, benefits of eating right, losing weight by eating right, eating right is not the only things, managing food, family and friends, your motivations for eating right, how not to become obsessive about eating right and eating right and managing your life.
MANAGING YOUR LIFE BY EATING RIGHT: How to Control Your Appetite and Live A Life of Abundance Kindle Edition. Good nutrition is one of the keys to a healthy life. You can improve your health by keeping a balanced diet. You should eat foods that contain vitamins and minerals.
Introducing Managing Your Life By Eating Right-How to control your appetite and live a life of Abundance. Inside this book, we will discover the topic of why we face health problems today.
The ketogenic, or “keto” diet, is a popular low-carb and high-fat diet that transitions your body into ketosis—a state where you’re burning fat stores for energy instead of carbs. The keto diet has several health benefits, like assisting with your weight loss goals, boosting your energy levels, improving your mental focus, scaling back your cravings, and potentially helping you manage certain health conditions, like type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and metabolic syndrome. However, it can also throw your electrolytes out of whack, create GI problems, and lead to kidney stones.
Control your Appetite with having the right food and live life of Abundance. Discover the topic of why people face health problems, what are the solutions, what is the ideal diet and how to lose weight by consuming the right food.
Common Threads is cooking their way out of an obesity crisis by teaching families how to cook and enjoy a healthy meal. Together. We are proud to support Common Threads and partner with them to help them reach as many children and families as possible.
Managing your life_by_eating_right (1) fKINDHIRANI
One generation ago, people would not dream of picking up whatever
packet of junk food they could get at first in order to feed their faces.
Today, we do that so very casually. “I am hungry” usually means “I
want a hamburger or a frankfurter, probably with chips on the side
and one cola.” “Let‟s go out and party” means “Let‟s go out and booze
till we can‟t stand up on our own and intersperse the drinks with as
much synthetic-laden wannabe Chinese food that we can get.” And, “I
am on a diet” means “I am on a chemically driven pill which will kill my
hunger and deprive my body of vitamins.”
Eating a healthy diet is not about strict limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, improving your health, and boosting your mood.
Introducing Managing Your Life by Eating Right - How to Control Your Appetite and Live a Life of Abundance! inside this eBooks, you will discover the topics about why we face health problems today, the solution, what is an ideal diet, benefits of eating right, losing weight by eating right, eating right is not the only things, managing food, family and friends, your motivations for eating right, how not to become obsessive about eating right and eating right and managing your life.
MANAGING YOUR LIFE BY EATING RIGHT: How to Control Your Appetite and Live A Life of Abundance Kindle Edition. Good nutrition is one of the keys to a healthy life. You can improve your health by keeping a balanced diet. You should eat foods that contain vitamins and minerals.
Introducing Managing Your Life By Eating Right-How to control your appetite and live a life of Abundance. Inside this book, we will discover the topic of why we face health problems today.
The ketogenic, or “keto” diet, is a popular low-carb and high-fat diet that transitions your body into ketosis—a state where you’re burning fat stores for energy instead of carbs. The keto diet has several health benefits, like assisting with your weight loss goals, boosting your energy levels, improving your mental focus, scaling back your cravings, and potentially helping you manage certain health conditions, like type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and metabolic syndrome. However, it can also throw your electrolytes out of whack, create GI problems, and lead to kidney stones.
Control your Appetite with having the right food and live life of Abundance. Discover the topic of why people face health problems, what are the solutions, what is the ideal diet and how to lose weight by consuming the right food.
Common Threads is cooking their way out of an obesity crisis by teaching families how to cook and enjoy a healthy meal. Together. We are proud to support Common Threads and partner with them to help them reach as many children and families as possible.
Health and wellness program for the corporate world. Chef Walter Potenza will help you redesign your current philosophy and enhance your overall strategy for a better work environment utilizing "FOOD FIRST" as a method of achievement a healthier workplace. Better employ health translates into less absenteeism, improved performances and a healthier bottom line. Check out our programs offered under the Mediterranean Diet 21 philosophy. Details here www.mediterraneandiet21.com
9 amazing hacks to encourage your child to eat healthyJoslin Menezes
You might have heard many parents' complaints regarding their kids being picky eaters, or you might be experiencing it! You must be terrified thinking about how to improve your kids' eating habits.
You need not worry! There are amazing hacks; you can try to make your kids fall in love with home-made healthy foods!
So, read on my new blog on these easy hacks, which encourage your little ones to eat healthily.
Introduction
Thanksgiving will be here in just a few weeks (or you could say the holiday season depending on when the class is taught) and we’ll soon be spending time with our families and enjoying – or in some cases preparing – a feast of mashed potatoes and gravy, buttery rolls, a golden-brown turkey, and let’s not forget the pumpkin pies! Not to mention the holiday shopping and yummy treats from neighbors and friends. It’s the time of year when we think about the things we are grateful for.
Tell about one of your own Thanksgiving Day traditions. Use visual aids such as a pie dish, china plate, silverware, pumpkin, etc to help generate ideas. Then ask the class…
What are some of your family traditions at Thanksgiving? What memories do you have as a child or even with your own children or grandchildren at this time of year?
We each have wonderful traditions but did you know that learning about your family health history could be the most important tradition you make this Thanksgiving?
La vida en el hogar-Saboreando momentos; Estudio IKEAIKEA España
Esta es la segunda parte de nuestra serie de estudios IKEA sobre la vida en el hogar, donde se investigan los hábitos de diferentes personas del mundo. Esta vez hemos analizado de cerca el comportamiento de las personas en el espacio de la cocina. Este informe recoge los datos que ya se han expuesto en anteriores estudios y ahonda en las rutinas alimenticias, hábitos y manías de personas de ocho ciudades- desde cómo cultivamos nuestros alimentos, hasta cómo compramos, cocinamos, comemos y nos relacionamos alrededor de la comida.
How to control your appetite and live a life of abundance!John Smith
Are you eating just to whet your appetite or to satiate your taste
buds? Or are you eating in order to take better control of your life? we see how you can make your life much more optimal
just by making sure that you eat right.
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
Explore natural remedies for syphilis treatment in Singapore. Discover alternative therapies, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes that may complement conventional treatments. Learn about holistic approaches to managing syphilis symptoms and supporting overall health.
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
263778731218 Abortion Clinic /Pills In Harare ,sisternakatoto
263778731218 Abortion Clinic /Pills In Harare ,ABORTION WOMEN’S CLINIC +27730423979 IN women clinic we believe that every woman should be able to make choices in her pregnancy. Our job is to provide compassionate care, safety,affordable and confidential services. That’s why we have won the trust from all generations of women all over the world. we use non surgical method(Abortion pills) to terminate…Dr.LISA +27730423979women Clinic is committed to providing the highest quality of obstetrical and gynecological care to women of all ages. Our dedicated staff aim to treat each patient and her health concerns with compassion and respect.Our dedicated group ABORTION WOMEN’S CLINIC +27730423979 IN women clinic we believe that every woman should be able to make choices in her pregnancy. Our job is to provide compassionate care, safety,affordable and confidential services. That’s why we have won the trust from all generations of women all over the world. we use non surgical method(Abortion pills) to terminate…Dr.LISA +27730423979women Clinic is committed to providing the highest quality of obstetrical and gynecological care to women of all ages. Our dedicated staff aim to treat each patient and her health concerns with compassion and respect.Our dedicated group of receptionists, nurses, and physicians have worked together as a teamof receptionists, nurses, and physicians have worked together as a team wwww.lisywomensclinic.co.za/
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Saeid Safari
Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists like Ozempic and Semiglutide
ASA GUIDELINE
NYSORA Guideline
2 Case Reports of Gastric Ultrasound
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
Knee anatomy and clinical tests 2024.pdfvimalpl1234
This includes all relevant anatomy and clinical tests compiled from standard textbooks, Campbell,netter etc..It is comprehensive and best suited for orthopaedicians and orthopaedic residents.
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Sujoy Dasgupta
Dr Sujoy Dasgupta presented the study on "Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility? – The unexplored stories of non-consummation" in the 13th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2024) at Manila on 24 May, 2024.
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...
April newsletter
1. In the past, it was a
common practice
for families to have
dinner together
during the evenings.
This was a time for
catching up with
each other and
processing individual experiences that
occurred throughout the day. As our
daily schedules have become busier,
Fishel (2013) pointed out that “most
American families are starved for time to
spend together” and suggested that
dinner may be the time these families
need to reconnect with each other,
relax, and share stories and catch on
each other’s daily activities while also
allowing participants to “develop a sense
of who we are as a family.”
An article from the Journal of
Epidemiology and Community Health
from December 20, 2012, indicated that
children from families who gather around
the table for meals on a regular basis eat
more fruit and vegetables than others.
The World Health Organization
recommends 80 grams of fruit and
vegetables per day. A study conducted
in England that included 1516 primary
school children from 52 different schools
assessed the quantity of fruits and
vegetables eaten by children when they
had regular and occasional meals with
their families, or did not have meals with
their families at all. Results indicated
that on the average, children who ate
with their families consumed 283g of
fruits and vegetables per day but those
who participated in regular family meals
together actually consumed the most
(125g) compared to those who sometimes
ate meals together (95g). In addition, the
results also indicated that children ate
more fruits and vegetables when their
parents also ate fruits and vegetables.
Smith (2013) included a report in
the Huffington Post on January 23, 2013
that indicated that a report from Welch’s
Kitchen Table Report indicated that
although many American’s feel the
tradition of families sitting down
together for dinner occurred in days
gone by, 34 percent of families eat
together seven nights per week on the
average. Only 3 percent of families
report that each dinner together in
restaurants or fast-food chains.
Interestingly, 71 percent of children
under 18 reported having dinner together
more now than they did when they were
younger. Results from the study
indicated that 75 percent of families eat
most meals and snacks in the kitchen,
while 18 percent reported they eat
together on the family couch.
Researchers from the study reported
that parents seek to share quality time
with their children and take advantage of
meals in which to do so and 90 percent
discuss their children’s thoughts and
feelings during this time. There is some
controversy, however, regarding the
number of families that actually eat out
during the week.
For example, Sifferline (2012) pointed out
that in a study conducted by Rutgers
researchers, about 40% of the average
family’s budget is spent eating out,
typically not together. Rockett (2007)
warns against eating out to deter obesity
because take-out foods are often high in
trans-fat, calories, sodium, cholesterol
and fat. Rockett also pointed out that
there has been a 45% increase in
overweight children over the last decade.
To maximize the quality of meals
together, Sztainer (2007) suggested that
parents make sure the television is off
during mealtime. Sztainer reported that
watching television while eating may
influence the types and quality of foods
that children eat. For example, Sztainer
found that boys tended to eat fewer
KIDS BE AWARE, INC.
April 2013
Volume 2, Issue 4
Our Mission and Vision
To increase disease
awareness among children
and parents; To promote
healthy behaviors, reduce
the spread of infections,
and to reduce health-
related issues in our
nation’s children.
Table of Contents
CEO’s Corner ...............2
Highlights.........................2
Featured Articles:
Healthy Recipes..............3
Body Wellness................4
...........................................5
Healthy Dietary Habits That Lead to Good Mental
By Renee L. Sullivan, M.A., CCLC
2. CEO’s Corner...
Inc. PO BOX 2173 Woburn,
MA 01888
I thank you in advance for
your support and hope that
you find it in your heart to
help us decrease health
disparities among our
children.
Also I wanted to bring to
your attention the talk show
that I host every other
Saturday from 12:00PM
Eastern time until 1:00PM.
Please listen to us online as
we bring to you many
subjects and resources
necessary for your day to
day life. We strive to bring
better life to all and we work
hard everyday to accomplish
this.
“Teach me about health so
that Tomorrow I may teach
others” Together we can!
Cheers and Peace to You!
Jeannette Bryant, CEO
Kids Be Aware, Inc.
Howdy!
Great News! We finished
setting up our center at 600
West Cummings Park Woburn,
MA 01801 . We were granted
the EEC Exemption allowing
us to proceed with our
activities. Marketing efforts
are now required to help
increase our awareness among
the community and direct
parents to use our services.
We are currently looking for
volunteers to help us with
children’s activities.
I’m always overjoyed to bring
more good news to you all each
and every month and hope
that you enjoy reading us as
much as we enjoy writing
these articles for you.
I will be going for camp
director training on April 25th
which is the first part in
becoming a camp director.
Becoming a camp director will
allow us to offer summer camp
for children and their parents.
The process is long and funds
are limited. However, I know
that we are going to reach our
goal. The best project are the
ones that are done in a slow
pace. But success is near by.
We are eager to partner with
organizations all around town
whose mission and vision is in
line with ours. While we are
pleased in the many milestone
of our organization, we are
conducting our first Annual
dance for your health May
4th and hope that we will
organize this event within our
own center. Parents and
Children are invited to sign up
for our program now as we
have already received the go
from the EEC.
The current need of this
organization is to get
volunteers to help us conduct
the center’s upcoming
activities. Together, we can
raise disease awareness among
children and parents.
We have been growing our
face book community and
invite you to have friends and
families like our page. We are
also selling T-Shirt Mugs and
Notebook for fundraising need
and hope that you will help us
in our continue effort to
sustain our organization
mission.
On Behalf of KBA, we are
asking for in-kind
donations. All donations are
tax deductible.
From our modest beginnings,
and with only a little bit of
help, we are growing and we
still need your financial
support that will enable us to
expand our Kids Be Aware
mission, and to uphold our
vision for children
everywhere.
You may donate by going at
our website: http://
www.kidsbeaware.org or
simply by mailing in your
checks. At Kids Be Aware,
We are seeking NEW Enrollment!
We are seeking Volunteers for various roles.
Contact us and Volunteer!
“We strive to partner with
schools, churches, and
organizations to focus on the
health and well-being of our
children”
Page 2
KIDS BE AWARE, INC.
3. Healthy Recipes for children
Fire Roasted Chile
and Garlic Chicken
Burgers
The easiest way
to make a burger
healthier is to sub
out the beef with
chicken in order to skip out on the saturated
fat. This recipe adds tons of flavor with the
roasted chiles, and piles on more with the
garlic. Simply leave out the bacon to go easy
on your waistline and you’re good to go. Use a
multi-grain or whole wheat bun to make it a
complete meal.
http://bembu.com/healthy-dinner-recipes
Paleo Curry Meatballs
The curry sauce on these
gives them a unique flavor
that’s unusual in the world of meatballs. These
are dairy free for all of you Paleo enthusiasts,
and they end up as a healthy option even for
those that aren’t following the Paleo diet. If
you’re looking for low-carbs you can make a
meal out of them, and if not you can balance
these out with some nice whole wheat pasta or
a baked potato.
http://bembu.com/healthy-dinner-recipes
Crock Pot
Chicken
Taco Chili
No taco
shells
needed to
enjoy this chili. It uses chicken instead of
beef so you’re getting all of the flavor
you’d want, but without worrying about
added fat from ground beef. The beans
are there, as you’d expect, but you may
want to add some bell peppers to get
some more veggies included. The corn
and beans are your carb source. Overall a
hearty meal you can eat with a fork.
http://bembu.com/healthy-dinner-recipes
Page 3
KIDS BE AWARE, INC.
Cha Cha Bowl
The bright mix of colors
makes this a great dish to
whip up when you have
company over, and no
one will suspect that
you’re passing off healthy food on them. The
ingredients are all freshly made, and retain their
healthy status by not being cooked. The rice
and beans supply some good carbs, the chicken
is the protein adder, and there are yummy veg-
gies like zucchini. The healthy fats from the
avocados mean you’ll feel full and fight body
fat.
http://bembu.com/healthy-dinner-recipes
4. Seasonal Allergies in Children
As spring begins to unfold around us, we are tempted to shed our winter coats and hats and head to the great
outdoors. We may even notice the beautiful budding trees and the onslaught of new flowers of every color and hue.
For some however, spring heralds yet another round of seasonal allergies. Seasonal Allergies are considered to occur
as a result of an allergic reaction to a trigger (such as new flowers and grasses) that is typically present for part of the
year, such as spring or fall. Symptoms of seasonal allergies include sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, itching of the nose, and post
-nasal drip. Not all people experience all of the symptoms of hay fever, and in some people, only one symptom will predominate. It may
be difficult to tell the difference between seasonal allergies and the common cold, and only an allergist may be able to tell the
difference. This type of allergy often occurs when pollen is present. Pollens are tiny, egg-shaped powdery grains released from
flowering plants, which are carried by the wind or insects and serve to cross-pollinate other plants of the same type for reproductive
purposes. When pollen is present in the air, it can land in a person’s eyes, nose, lungs and skin to set up an allergic reaction. The higher
the pollen count in your area, the worse your symptoms can be. To check out the pollen count in your area please go to: Pollen.com
How can I help my child who has seasonal allergies?
If your child suffers from seasonal allergies, there are steps you can take to reduce their symptoms and decrease
the use of medications: During the spring, keep your children indoors in the evenings because pollen levels are highest during that time
of day.
Keep your home and car windows closed during windy, sunny days.
Have your children take a shower after spending time outside to remove any pollen residue on their body or in their hair.
Have your children change their clothes after spending time outside because they will carry pollen indoors on their clothes.
Dry your clothes indoors instead of on an outdoor clothesline during this time of year.
Visit your child’s medical provider for an evaluation/allergy medication(s). Medicine can help alleviate allergy symptoms in children, but
with any medication you give your child, be sure you’re using the right medication for your child’s age and weight. Follow the
instructions carefully to be sure your child gets the correct dosage. Over-the-counter, generic allergy medication is effective for many
people and can cost less than prescription allergy medications. If you have any questions about what medications are right for your
child, ask your family doctor. Some common allergy medications include: Nasal decongestants to relieve a stuffy nose, Antihistamines
to relieve sneezing, and an itchy, runny nose, and Nasal corticosteroids are also often used, but are available only by prescription.
What if my child already had allergies?
Although allergies and asthma are separate conditions, they are related. People who have allergies — particularly ones that affect the
nose and eyes — are more likely to have asthma. About 70% of kids who have asthma also have an allergy to something. And many
people who have asthma find their symptoms get worse when they're exposed to specific allergens (things that can cause allergic
reactions in some people).
Future exposure to the same allergens can cause the reaction to happen again. So if your child has asthma, it's wise to explore
whether allergies may be triggering some of the symptoms. Talk with your doctor about how to identify possible triggers, which can be
things other than allergens, such as cold air, respiratory infections, or tobacco smoke.How to Manage Outdoor Activities with
Children and Seasonal AllergiesBecause allergies and colds share symptoms many parents have a hard time telling the two apart. So if
your child’s sneezing and sniffling lasts for more than a week and his eyes and nose are itching he most likely has seasonal allergies and
not a cold.For children whose allergies are so severe that avoidance and over-the-counter drugs aren’t enough, a prescription for nasal
steroids may be in order. In some cases it’s also possible that a series of shots that can actually “re-educate” a person’s immune system
and teach it not to reject pollen. Ask an allergist if your child’s seasonal allergies are serious enough for these specialized treatments,
but if they’re like most children they may prefer their allergies to a round of shots!
- By Andrew MacGinnitie, MD, PhD, associate clinical director of the Division of Immunology at Children’s Hospital Boston
Susan Ruiz, Chair
Kids Be Aware, Inc.
Body Wellness
Page 4
KIDS BE AWARE, INC.
5. grains and vegetables and drank more sodas while girls
tended to eat more fried foods and fewer dark
vegetables. Sztainer suggested that parents turn off the
TV and use this time to catch up with their children
while also encouraging the consumption of better quality
of foods. In addition to catching up with each other,
Forthun (2008) points out other advantages of family
meals together to include enhancing family togetherness,
better communication among family members, better
overall adjustment in children and youth, and better
nutrition. Likewise, Siffertin (2012) stated that poor
dietary habits of Americans increase the risk of obesity
and nutritional deficits. In terms of mental health, Gibbs
(2006) stated that adolescents from families who eat
together or a regular basis are less likely to smoke, drink,
do drugs, become depressed, develop eating disorders,
consider suicide and are more likely to do better
academically and socially, eat more vegetables, learn big
words and “know which fork to use.”
As you prepare meals to share with your family, as
we have mentioned in previous editions, remember to
read labels, avoid foods high in preservatives, additives,
and artificial colorings. Serve nutritious and well-
balanced meals to include fish, beef, green, leafy
vegetables, whole wheat bread, and plenty of fresh fruit.
Check the following link for 75 nutritious and healthy
balanced meal ideas. http://bembu.com/healthy-dinner-
recipes
References
Forthun, L. (2012). Family nutrition: The truth about family meals.
University of Florida IFAS Extension, Document FCS8871. Retrieved on
April 15, 2013 from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.
Gibbs, N. (2006). The magic of the family meal. Retrieved on April 15,
2013 from http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1200760,00.html
Rockett, H. R. (2007). Family dinner: More than just a meal. Journal of
American Dietetic Association, v107(9), pp 1498-1501.
ScienceDaily. (2012). Regular family meals together boost kids’ fruit and
vegetable intake. Retrieved on April 15, 2013 from
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121220202921.htm
Smith, N. (2013). Family mealtime: Most families eat dinner together most
nights. Retrieved on April 15, 2013 from
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/23/family-mealtime-study-
_n_2534347.html
Sifferlin, A. (2012). Why families who eat together are healthier.
Retrieved on April 15, 2013 from
http://www.heartland.time.com/2012/04/24/why-families-who-eat-together-
are-healthier/print/
Stainer, D. N. (2007). Turn off the TV during family meals. Retrieved on
April 15, 2013 from
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071014200545.htm
How to Manage the Indoor Environment
during Seasonal changes
Here are few tips to limit your child’s allergy symptoms:
Keep your windows closed and run an air conditioner, even
if it’s not overly warm outside. Air conditioners filter
new air into a room and help minimize pollen levels in-
side the house. Humidifiers and non-ionic air purifiers
can also help reduce pollen counts indoors and make
breathing easier for kids with allergies.
Children who are sensitive to pollen should shower and
change clothes after playing outside. This extra step
keeps pollen that may get stuck in their hair or clothes
from getting into the inside air or on their pillow where
it can irritate the child all night long. Pollen counts are
also lowest during or right after it rains, making that an
ideal time for outdoor play for young children with al-
lergies.
Vacuum your carpets, and wash your child’s linens weekly.
Pollen can easily hide within the fibers and because the
child is likely to have them close to her face they can
trigger allergies if not properly clean. Also, dust mites, a
common cause of year round allergies, can live in linens
and toys.
Wash your pets often, especially if they spend time both
inside and outside. Some people are allergic to pet hair,
but some are simply allergic to the pollen that collects
on their fur. By keeping your animals pollen free you may
be able to reduce your family’s pollen exposure
Clean any mold in the house with a diluted bleach solution.
Like pollen, mold is a prime allergy trigger. Using a dehu-
midifier in damp basements or bathrooms can inhibit
mold growth.
Susan Ruiz, MS
Chair, Kids Be Aware, Inc.
References:
http://blog.usa.gov/post/46846772665/seasonal-allergy-treatments-
for-children
http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/allergies/
allergies_asthma.html
http://childrenshospitalblog.org/managing-your-childs-springtime-
allergies/
http://allergies.about.com/od/allergies101/a/seasonalallergy.htm
http://childrenshospitalblog.org/managing-your-childs-springtime-
allergies/
Dietary Habits(cont.)
Page 5
KIDS BE AWARE, INC.
6. We are on the Web!
Visit us at: www.kidsbeaware.org
Page 6
KIDS BE AWARE, INC.
KBA Board Members
Jeannette Bryant CEO kidsbeawarenow@gmail.com 781-354-2701
Tiffany Henderson Treasurer donald_and_tiffany@yahoo.com 678-431-6543
Susan Ruiz Chair susan.ruiz@waldenu.edu 301-302-4215
Teresa Godley-Chase Co-chair Teressa.godley-chase@waldenu.edu 240-515-4222
Renee Sullivan Co-Chair renee.l.sullivan@gmail.com 478-718-1306
Regina Rainey Board Member reginarainey@ymail.com 864-303-2151
Kids Be Aware, Inc.
PO BOX 2173
Woburn, MA 01888
Monthly Highlights
“We strive to partner with schools, churches,
and organizations to focus on the health and
well-being of our children”
We are seeking NEW
Enrollment!
We are seeking Volunteers for
various roles.
Contact us andVolunteer!
Kids Be Aware, Inc
Center is now
Opened
We welcome any donations to help us with the
expansion of our program
To donate to our organization please use this link:
http://www.kidsbeaware.org/donate
Listen to our Talk Show
on BBS Radio Station 2
Every two weeks
Beginning at 12:00PM