Archive for the 'Adolescence' Category

Risk of Eating Disorders in Girls Curbed by Family Meals….

Monday, February 11th, 2008

A new study, published in the Archives of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, has suggested that teenage girls who eat regular meals with their families may be shielded from developing eating disorders later.
The study found that girls who sat down and ate 5 or more meals each week with their family were roughly one third less […]

Uses For Castor Oil

Monday, January 1st, 2007

Castor oil has been used for many years to clear constipation (it is very effective). The usual recommended dose is one tablespoon for adults, or one teaspoon for children, to be taken orally (ie. swallowed). Castor oil has a foul taste, but you can expect your system to be cleansed within 6 hours or so.
Some […]

Bedwetting

Thursday, May 18th, 2006

Bedwetting is an extremely common problem that many children face each night. In fact, about 15% of six-year olds wet the bed. This can continue into the pre-teen years.
No one knows what causes bedwetting. It carries with it a stigma; some people mistakenly believe that bedwetting is a symptom of some deep […]


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