Infant Formula
Infant Formula

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2004-06-10

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 0309185505

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Infant formulas are unique because they are the only source of nutrition for many infants during the first 4 to 6 months of life. They are critical to infant health since they must safely support growth and development during a period when the consequences on inadequate nutrition are most severe. Existing guidelines and regulations for evaluating the safety of conventional food ingredients (e.g., vitamins and minerals) added to infant formulas have worked well in the past; however they are not sufficient to address the diversity of potential new ingredients proposed by manufacturers to develop formulas that mimic the perceived and potential benefits of human milk. This book, prepared at the request of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada, addresses the regulatory and research issues that are critical in assessing the safety of the addition of new ingredients to infants.

Nature's Perfect Food
Nature's Perfect Food

Author: E. Melanie Dupuis

Publisher: NYU Press

Published: 2002-02-01

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 0814721419

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The story of how Americans came to drink milk For over a century, America's nutrition authorities have heralded milk as "nature's perfect food," as "indispensable" and "the most complete food." These milk "boosters" have ranged from consumer activists, to government nutritionists, to the American Dairy Council and its ubiquitous milk moustache ads. The image of milk as wholesome and body-building has a long history, but is it accurate? Recently, within the newest social movements around food, milk has lost favor. Vegan anti-milk rhetoric portrays the dairy industry as cruel to animals and milk as bad for humans. Recently, books with titles like, "Milk: The Deadly Poison," and "Don't Drink Your Milk" have portrayed milk as toxic and unhealthy. Controversies over genetically-engineered cows and questions about antibiotic residue have also prompted consumers to question whether the milk they drink each day is truly good for them. In Nature's Perfect Food Melanie Dupuis illuminates these questions by telling the story of how Americans came to drink milk. We learn how cow's milk, which was associated with bacteria and disease became a staple of the American diet. Along the way we encounter 19th century evangelists who were convinced that cow's milk was the perfect food with divine properties, brewers whose tainted cow feed poisoned the milk supply, and informal wetnursing networks that were destroyed with the onset of urbanization and industrialization. Informative and entertaining, Nature's Perfect Food will be the standard work on the history of milk.

Why Breastfeeding is Natural and Beautiful
Why Breastfeeding is Natural and Beautiful

Author: Aurora Brooks

Publisher: BabyDreamers.net

Published: 101-01-01

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 1991098812

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Why Breastfeeding is Natural and Beautiful Table of Contents Why Breastfeeding is Natural and Beautiful 1. The Biological Connection 2. Nutritional Benefits for the Baby 2.1 Building a Strong Immune System 2.2 Optimal Growth and Development 3. Emotional Bonding 3.1 Skin-to-Skin Contact 3.2 Hormonal Benefits for the Mother 4. Convenient and Cost-Effective 4.1 Always Available and at the Right Temperature 4.2 Saving Money on Formula 5. Reducing Health Risks for the Mother 5.1 Lowering the Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer 5.2 Promoting Postpartum Weight Loss 6. Breastfeeding Support and Resources 6.1 Lactation Consultants and Specialists 6.2 Support Groups and Online Communities 7. Overcoming Challenges 7.1 Engorgement and Sore Nipples 7.2 Low Milk Supply 8. Breastfeeding in Public 8.1 Legal Rights and Protections 8.2 Educating Society on the Benefits Frequently Asked Questions Discover the natural and beautiful journey of breastfeeding with "Why Breastfeeding is Natural and Beautiful." This short read book delves into the numerous benefits and joys of breastfeeding, providing essential information and resources for new and expectant mothers. "The Biological Connection" explores the innate bond between a mother and her child, highlighting the unique biological connection that breastfeeding fosters. Learn how breastfeeding promotes a strong immune system and optimal growth and development in "Nutritional Benefits for the Baby." Discover the emotional bonding that occurs through skin-to-skin contact and the hormonal benefits experienced by the mother. Not only is breastfeeding a beautiful experience, but it is also convenient and cost-effective. "Always Available and at the Right Temperature" discusses the ease of breastfeeding, as well as the financial savings compared to formula feeding. Additionally, breastfeeding offers significant health benefits for the mother, including a lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer and promoting postpartum weight loss. In "Breastfeeding Support and Resources," find valuable information on lactation consultants, specialists, and support groups that can provide guidance and assistance throughout your breastfeeding journey. Overcoming challenges is a common part of breastfeeding, and this book addresses common issues such as engorgement, sore nipples, and low milk supply. Breastfeeding in public can be a concern for many mothers, but "Breastfeeding in Public" explores the legal rights and protections This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Why Breastfeeding is Natural and Beautiful 1. The Biological Connection 2. Nutritional Benefits for the Baby 2.1 Building a Strong Immune System 2.2 Optimal Growth and Development 3. Emotional Bonding 3.1 Skin-to-Skin Contact 3.2 Hormonal Benefits for the Mother 4. Convenient and Cost-Effective 4.1 Always Available and at the Right Temperature 4.2 Saving Money on Formula 5. Reducing Health Risks for the Mother 5.1 Lowering the Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer 5.2 Promoting Postpartum Weight Loss 6. Breastfeeding Support and Resources 6.1 Lactation Consultants and Specialists 6.2 Support Groups and Online Communities 7. Overcoming Challenges 7.1 Engorgement and Sore Nipples 7.2 Low Milk Supply 8. Breastfeeding in Public 8.1 Legal Rights and Protections 8.2 Educating Society on the Benefits Frequently Asked Questions

Creating Happy Healthy Babies
Creating Happy Healthy Babies

Author: Vicki Delpero

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 2015-02-19

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 1452526389

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How do you Create a Happy Healthy Baby? With joy, happiness, and fun! So how do you achieve that in this modern world? By creating a happy, healthy you with natural therapy techniques to help you relax and prepare yourself emotionally and physically for birth. There are many choices to be made as you prepare to give birth, such as: What foods are best for you and your baby? Where will you give birth and how? What can you expect in labor? What are your options and where do you go for assistance? Creating Happy Healthy Babies will help you understand the options available so you can make informed decisions that best suit you and your baby. Based on my extensive experience as a midwife, natural therapist, and mother, this is a compilation of the techniques, remedies, and therapies I and my clients have found most beneficial. Regardless of how you choose to have your baby, the therapies suggested in this book, such as reflexology, NET, psychosomatic therapy, Kahuna massage, acupressure, Su-Jok, phytonutrients, aromatherapy, herbal remedies, and relaxation techniques may be of help. Enjoy this book. I encourage you to ask questions, explore, and research.

Infant and young child feeding
Infant and young child feeding

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 9789241597494

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The Model Chapter on Infant and Young Child Feeding is intended for use in basic training of health professionals. It describes essential knowledge and basic skills that every health professional who works with mothers and young children should master. The Model Chapter can be used by teachers and students as a complement to textbooks or as a concise reference manual.

Crazy Sexy Diet
Crazy Sexy Diet

Author: Kris Carr

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2011-01-17

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 0762774525

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The author of the best-selling Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips and Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor takes on the crazy sexy subject of what and how we eat, drink, and think. Crazysexydiet.com On the heels of Kris Carr’s best-selling cancer survival guidebooks and her acclaimed TLC documentary comes her new journey into a realm vital to anyone’s health. Infused with her signature sass, wit and advice-from-the-trenches style, Crazy Sexy Diet is a beautifully illustrated resource that puts you on the fast track to vibrant health, happiness and a great ass! Along with help from her posse of experts, Carr lays out the fundamentals of her Crazy Sexy Diet: a low-glycemic, vegetarian program that emphasizes balancing the pH of the body with lush whole and raw foods, nourishing organic green drinks, and scrumptious smoothies. Plus, she shares the steps of her own twenty-one-day cleanse, and simple but delectable sample recipes. In ten chapters with titles such as, “pHabulous,” “Coffee, Cupcakes and Cocktails,” “Make Juice Not War,” and “God-Pod Glow,” Carr empowers readers to move from a state of constant bodily damage control to one of renewal and repair. In addition to debunking common diet myths and sharing vital tips on detoxifying our bodies and psyches—advice that draws both on her personal experience as a cancer survivor and that of experts—she provides helpful hints on natural personal care, how to stretch a dollar, navigate the grocery store, eating well on the run, and working through the inevitable pangs and cravings for your old not-so-healthy life. Crazy Sexy Diet is a must for anyone who seeks to be a confident and sexy wellness warrior.

Summary of Kris Carr & Sheila Buff's Crazy Sexy Diet
Summary of Kris Carr & Sheila Buff's Crazy Sexy Diet

Author: Everest Media,

Publisher: Everest Media LLC

Published: 2022-05-15T22:59:00Z

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13:

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The Crazy Sexy Diet is a low-fat, vegetarian program that emphasizes balancing your body’s pH by eating more alkaline foods. By increasing the amount of alkaline foods you eat while decreasing acidic foods, you reduce inflammation and boost immunity.

Giving Birth With Confidence (Official Lamaze Guide, 3rd Edition)
Giving Birth With Confidence (Official Lamaze Guide, 3rd Edition)

Author: Judith Lothian

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Published: 2017-03-28

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1451619227

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For a Safe and Healthy Birth… Your Way! Giving Birth with Confidence will help take the mystery out of having a baby and help you better understand how your body works during pregnancy and childbirth, giving you the confidence to make decisions that best ensure the safety and health of you and your baby. Giving Birth with Confidence is the first and only pregnancy and childbirth guide written by Lamaze International, the leading childbirth education organization in North America. Written with a respectful, positive tone, this book presents: • Information to help you choose your maternity care provider and place of birth • Practical strategies to help you work effectively with your care provider • Information on how pregnancy and birth progress naturally • Steps you can take to alleviate fear and manage pain during labor • The best available medical evidence to help you make informed decisions Previously titled The Official Lamaze Guide, this 3rd edition has updated information on: • How vaginal birth, keeping mother and baby together, and breastfeeding help to build the baby’s microbiome. • How hormones naturally start and regulate labor and release endorphins to help alleviate pain. • Maternity-care practices that can disrupt the body’s normal functioning. • The latest recommendations on lifestyle issues like alcohol, vitamins, and caffeine. • Room sharing and cosleeping: the controversy, recommendations, and safety guidelines. • Out-of-hospital births are on the rise: New research and advice on planned home birth, including ACOG’s revised guidelines, which support women’s choices and promote seamless transfer to hospital, if needed. • The importance of avoiding unnecessary caesareans for mother and child. Includes the new ACOG guidelines on inductions and active labor. • The research in support of the Lamaze International’s “Six Healthy Birth Practices,” which are: • Let labor begin on its own. • Walk, move around, and change positions throughout labor. • Bring a loved one, friend, or doula for continuous support. • Avoid interventions that aren’t medically necessary. • Avoid giving birth on your back and follow your body’s urges to push. • Keep mother and baby together—it’s best for mother, baby, and breastfeeding.

Nitrite and Nitrate in Human Health and Disease
Nitrite and Nitrate in Human Health and Disease

Author: Nathan S. Bryan

Publisher: Humana Press

Published: 2017-01-31

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 3319461893

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This fully revised and updated new edition provides a comprehensive look at nitrite and nitrate and their effect on human health and disease. The first section describes the biochemical analysis of nitrite and nitrate and its role in human physiology. The book then shifts to sources of human exposure of nitrite and nitrate, including environmental and dietary. Finally, the last section discusses nitric oxide-based therapeutics and how nitrite and nitrate biochemistry can be safely harnessed to improve human health. Each chapter provides a balanced, evidence-based view and heavily cites the most recent published literature. They follow a strict chapter format which includes keywords, key points, a conclusion highlighting major findings, and extensive references. The second edition contains new chapters on nitrite and nitrate in age medicine, nitrite and nitrate as a treatment for hypertension, and nitrite and nitrate in exercise performance. Additionally, the editors have expanded the biochemistry section to include chapters on nitrate reducing oral bacteria, nitrite mediated S-Nitrosation, epigenetics and the regulation of nitric oxide, and nitrite control of mitochondrial function. Nitrate and Nitrite in Human Health and Disease, 2e, will be of interest to health professionals, nutritionists, dieticians, biomedical scientists, and food scientists.