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Rub It In: Sensitive Skin
There are definite health benefits to do-it-yourself skin care, particularly for those who are sensitive or allergic. You can customize your home-prepared product to meet your specific needs, easily avoiding ingredients that are known allergens. And because you are in control of exactly what goes into it, you can be sure the final result is non-irritating and safe for you.
Iron Deficiancy and Celiac Disease
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. The World Health Organization estimates that up to 700 million people suffer from lack of this important mineral. Could you be one of them? If you have celiac disease, you are at risk. (A common manifestation of celiac disease is iron-deficiency anemia.) Vegetarians are also at risk. (People on a strict vegetarian diet have a difficult time maintaining healthy iron levels because vegetable sources of iron are more difficult to absorb than animal sources.)
Pediatric Allergies Q & A - Egg Allergy and More!
Pediatric allergists answer your questions about food allergies, eczema, epinephrine, flu vaccines and teenage kissing.
Research Roundup: Depression, ADHD, and More!
Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and better strategies to prevent it are sorely needed. Studies have shown that people in Mediterranean countries have lower rates of mental disorders, including depression, than those in northern Europe. Perhaps it's a “synergistic” combination of omega-3 and other unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants and other plant-based substances, with natural folates and other B vitamins, that together “may exert a fair degree of protection against depression,” they write.