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Nutrition 06/07/12

Nutrition. How much time do you spend thinking about it? Not the “I’m restricting fat and carbs,” or “I always count my calories,” but actual nutrition; feeding your body the proper amounts of vitamins, minerals, calories and even fatty-acids. Nutrition is not about being “fat” or “thin”, it’s about being well and giving your body what it needs. I’m sure many remember the food pyramid we were taught about in school, the "good" foods at the bottom “bad” foods at the top. This is a very simple...

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Depression and Parenting 05/22/12

Have you been feeling down? Sad? Are you a parent? Have you been struggling with depression? Clinical Depression is a serious condition; made even more so if you are caring for children. Here are some signs that you may be experiencing a depression: Are you and have you been sad for 2 weeks or more? Do lack energy and/or motivation? Do you feel helpless, hopeless, or worthless? Are you sleeping too much or not enough? Has your appetite changed? Have lost or gained weight? Do you lack enjoyment in doing thing...

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