BlogHer Comments - health

This is the first time I

Jennimajor — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:37:20 +0000

This is the first time I heard someone someone actually regret having LASIK surgery. Most of the people I talked to loved the result of LASIK. I guess there is a risk - albeit a very small one - of failure, just like in any other operation. However, LASIK still has a very high success rate, making it the top choice for people who want to improve their vision. http://www.couponsfield.com/

This is the first time I

Jennimajor — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:36:52 +0000

It irritates me that children

find_a_cure — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:59:05 +0000

It irritates me that children are now becoming type 2 diabetics due to childhood obesity. This is something that can be PREVENTED. Because parents allow their children to eat whenever and whatever, we see more & more obese kids. I have seen it first hand where the kids go in the kitchen constantly grabbing junk food; the parents don't fix supper & the kids eat quick microwaved food or even fast food; there is just no nutritional concerns. I agree with what an earlier comment said about that children sit in front of the tv or video games; there is lack of physical activities. I know of a child that is 6 years old & weighs 70+ lbs. I didn't weigh that until around 8th grade. It makes no sense! Parents need to realize the risks that obesity causes. It's bad enough for adults to have to battle with type 2 diabetes, but for a child to have to deal with it because their parents don't care if the child is obese. As a parent, obesity & type 2 in a child is PREVENTABLE. Now you may wonder why I am so angered by this epidemic, it's because I am the mother of a type 1 diabetic. Unlike parents of obese type 2 kids, I could NOT prevent my child from getting diabetes. Diabetes is a serious condition.

As I was browsing on my

Mattie C — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:32:22 +0000

As I was browsing on my Kindle in Color recently (http://www.cheapebookreader.org/kindle-in-color/kindle-in-color), your comment about good food being expensive rang a bell. One of the recurring comments made by experts dealing with obseity is that the issue is a cost related one - and the reality sadly is that good food is twice - 10x more expensive than other alternatives. So we need intervention at a much higher level in each country.

Thank you for your post. I

Olivia'sMom — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:39:13 +0000

Thank you for your post. I just had my 10-year-old daughter to the orthodontist yesterday, at the urging of two different dentists, despite my sincere doubt that her overbite/ overjet is really a problem. She's beautiful and confident, and frankly has no issue with how her teeth look (which, by the way, look very much like her father's teeth, as well as her aunt and uncles and THEY never had anything corrected.) I look around at all these teenagers with gorgeous, perfect teeth. While they are beautiful, part of me is really happy to have a well-adjusted, beautiful child without her needing perfect teeth to achieve that. FYI that I CAN afford them, and am still having all the same doubts as you.

Good Luck!

JenniferZ — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:21:28 +0000

I am so, so biased but I think chicken farming is a wonderful experience for kids - we have had exactly zero health issues and are in our third year (kids range from 4 to 10). The kids pet our chickens, play with them and gather the eggs - we do poop duty (GREAT plant fertilizer). Main thing = thorough hand wash after egg duty and make sure you put a teensy bit of bleach with your eggs when you wash them for the fridge. Just a splash - there is probably a more organic way to do that step, but all the chicken types I've asked say bleach is easiest and most effective. Good luck, I sure hope your town goes the way of the chicken!! this...

Jennifer Z.

Any progress?

trigirl13 — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:04:08 +0000

Hi there,

I just stumbled across your post. I was wondering if you ever looked into the possibility that you may have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? It may account for you facial hair, weight gain, as well as pain. Depression can be a symptom as well.

http://women.webmd.com/tc/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-symptoms

I may be being completely presumptuous and if so I apologize.

-julie

http://tri-ingtobeathletic.blogspot.com

THANKS FOR GREEN IDEAS

moxiemom — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:57:06 +0000

Thanks for the green ideas! Very helpful!

Best,

Margee

Blogger at www.sleepingwiththelaundry.com and author of the iPhone app, Sleeping With the Laundry: Notes from the Mommy Track,

Butter Oil-Grass fed-organic

Nutrapro — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:39:56 +0000

A correction:
What I have heard or read Butter Oil is not made from canola oil: Butter Oil is made from Butter itself.
What is Grass-Fed Butter Oil/Ghee?
Grass-Fed Butter Oil is a product of fresh non-homogenized milk from cows grazing in a pasture or fed only grass.
Certified Organic
Naturally rich in vitamins, antioxidants and Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA).
A great tasting substitute for butter that smells and tastes great.
A 100% pure oil that has no salt, preservatives or artificial flavors or colors added.

Why use Butter oil instead of Butter?
Grass-Fed Butter Oil® has high smoke point (~380 °F), which makes it ideal for high-temperature cooking such as sautéing. Whole butter contains milk solids that start to burn at a lower temperature, which can result in scorching while cooking and a burnt smell and taste to the food
Grass-Fed Butter Oil® is moisture free and has a longer shelf-life than butter. Great for travel
cooking with Grass-Fed Butter Oil® will give a rich flavor to the food
Why Use Grass-Fed Butter Oil/Ghee?
Grass-Fed Butter Oil has a high smoke point (~380 °F) and is best suited for baking, sautéing and deep frying.
When applied on the dry skin or wound it penetrates deep into tissues and has healing properties.
Grass-Fed Butter Oil can be used as facial moisturizer. It softens the skin, nourishes tissues, gives glowing texture to the skin and enhances beauty.
Helps to regularize bowel movement and relieve constipation. Take one or two teaspoons of Grass-fed Butter Oil in the morning followed by 8 oz glass of warm water, and it will help with a bowel movement.
Suggested uses for Grass-Fed Butter Oil/Ghee:
use as a substitute for butter
cooking, frying, baking and dipping
for sauces, steaks, soups, and pastries to impart a full rich flavor
when grilling, try finishing off your favorite steak with our 100% Organic Grass-Fed Butter Oil
body message
skin and wound-healing properties
body moisturizer
How do I store Grass-Fed Butter Oil/Ghee?
An un-opened jar can be stored under refrigeration for up to 3 years. Opened jar does not require refrigeration while in use, unless it is summer time or very warm in your kitchen. Under these conditions, then you may want to keep it in the refrigerator. It will thaw quickly when you take it out of the refrigerator.
Keep the lid closed at all times and use a clean dry spoon each time you take Grass-fed Butter Oil out. Otherwise, it will develop a rancid flavor and grow mold.
Why is Grass-fed Butter Oil /Ghee of deep yellow color?
Grass-fed Butter Oil is made from the milk of cows which are fed only grass. The green grasses are rich in Vitamins A and D. The yellow color is due to the high level of Beta-carotene (a precursor of Vitamin A) present in our Grass-Fed Butter Oil

f I am lactose-intolerant can I eat Grass-Fed Butter Oil/Ghee?
Many lactose-intolerant people find no difficulty digesting our Grass-fed Butter Oil. It is lactose free. We suggest that you consult your health professional.
Why does whole butter go rancid and butter oil doesn’t?
Whole butter contains milk solids and 16% water. This composition speeds up the process of fatty acid oxidation, resulting in a rancid flavor. Grass-Fed Butter oil is moisture free and has a longer shelf life.

These are great suggestions

lifecoach2 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:45:24 +0000

These are great suggestions - we are definitely on the same wavelength. Just today I went for a massage and it was the best thing I could have done to help relax and release some tension. We have to learn how to take time for ourselves. Thanks for taking the time to post and giving us something to think about.

Natalie