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Archive for June, 2008

Cuts and Scrapes

June 24th, 2008 Posted by Erin Steiner | Children's Health

Summer time is great! The kids are out of school, they have all sorts of time to make up games, and the weather is nice enough that you can shoo them out into the backyard to play their games outside. Of course, having more time to play also can mean more injuries. All summer long, kids will fall down, scrape their hands and knees and find all sorts of creative ways to hurt themselves accidentally .


Do you know what to do if your kids get hurt? Here are a few tips to help you treat the cuts

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Sugar Alternatives

June 10th, 2008 Posted by Melissa | Diet, Nutrition

White table sugar (sucrose) can lead to obesity, diabetes and a host of other health problems. It’s found in a variety of foods, including some you might not suspect: canned foods, fast foods, and prepared foods. While table sugar can be bad for you, artificial sweeteners can be worse. Saccharine and Aspartame, which can be found in diet drinks and sugar free foods, have no health benefits, can cause diarrhea, and have been linked to cancer. Fortunately, there are healthy alternatives to white sugar and alternative sweeteners.


Natural Acne Treatments

June 3rd, 2008 Posted by Erin Steiner | Dermatology

According to a report released by Reuters Monday, May 26, using Acutane to clear up your skin more than doubles your risk of clinical depression. The article talks about a study that has linked the chemical isotretinoin (Acutane's active ingredient) to symptoms of clinical depression. The researchers say the study is new and the first of its kind, but they emphasize that doctors should probably start screening their patients for depression symptoms before prescribing the acne treatment.


Luckily, Acutane is just one acne treatment available. For people who suffer from severe acne problems, it might seem like

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