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By Patti TeelAug 11, 20071 topic

Whatâs for Dinner? Quick & Healthy One-Pot Meals

Stephanie, a vice president for a venture capital firm in Denver, makes it a priority to get home in time to have a family meal with her husband and 1-year old son. nnâI put a lot of energy into my job and then I get into my car at 5pm and realize that I have no idea what Iâm going to feed three people for dinner in an hour,â she says. âThatâs when a one-pot meal is just perfect.ânnOne-pot meals can be the solution to quick and easy cooking when no one really has

Primary topic: Nutrition

Nutrition

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By Patti TeelSep 29, 20061 topic

Sleep Deprived Children Have Health Problems

If your child has frequent health and/or emotional problems, consider that a lack of sleep may be all or at least part of the problem.nnEvery function in the body is affected by sleep. And for a child, the risks of sleep deprivation are much more serious than simply waking up in a grumpy mood. Research shows that children with sleep disturbances have more medical problemsâsuch as allergies, ear infections, and hearing problems. They are also more likely to have social and e

Primary topic: Parenting

Parenting

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By Patti TeelSep 29, 20061 topic

Whatâs for Dinner? Quick & Healthy One-Pot Meals

Primary topic: Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

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By Patti TeelNov 6, 20061 topic

Is Back Pain Ruining Your Golf Game?

Low back pain represents one of the most common and costly diagnoses that the health profession manages on a continuous basis. It is one of the most common reasons to visit a physician, physical therapist or chiropractor. nnThe costs for evaluating and treating low back pain patients are estimated to be beyond $50 billion dollars a year in the U.S. nnRegardless of the costs from the multiple diagnostic options, physical therapists and other healthcare practitioners must becom

Primary topic: Medical Advice and Resources

Medical Advice and Resources

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By Patti TeelNov 6, 20061 topic

The Keys to Good Self Esteem: Free Time and a Passion

I think the most important thing you can do as a parent is to sponsor good self esteem in your child. If a child believes in themselves and feels good about themselves, they can do most anything. nnOne way to sponsor self esteem is to help children to occupy their free time in ways that are productive, and to encourage them to not only play with their friends, but to do something that creates a passion for them and a meaning in life.nnMy son is very involved in sports, and lo

Primary topic: Parenting

Parenting

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By Patti TeelOct 13, 20061 topic

Pain in the Back: Your Childâs Backpack May Not Be the Cause

Back pain is pervasive throughout the adult population. It is one of the most common reasons to visit a doctor. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previously reported, and the use of overweight backpacks is a major contributing factor. In addition to overloaded backpacks, improper wearing of them may predispose a child to various health problems. Back pain usually results from repetitive loading as well as improper mechanics, not to mention kids are

Primary topic: Child Development

Child Development

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By Patti TeelOct 27, 20061 topic

Help Teens Get the Sleep they Need

Teenagers are one of the most sleep deprived segments of the population. Most teens require at least nine hours of sleep but get much, much less. nnIt's a time when school, homework, community service, extracurricular activities, active social lives and part-time jobs keep them busy from early in the morning until late at night. They are likely to try to make up for a lack of sleep by "sleeping in" on the weekends. Unfortunately, this contributes to an irregular sleep schedul

Primary topic: Child Development

Child Development

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By Patti TeelOct 1, 20071 topic

Autumn's Glory: Vegetables

Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. The fiery glory of the leaves during my college years in Maine. The alpenglow on the mountainsides near my home in the Rockies. Pumpkin patches and fresh apple cider straight from the press. Thanksgiving, the most important holiday tradition in my family, and all of the annual rituals of the harvest.nnAnd, of course the abundance of end-of-summer vegetables in the markets. Zucchinis and other summer squashes, carrots, potatoesâ

Primary topic: Nutrition

Nutrition

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By Patti TeelNov 9, 20061 topic

The Fail-Safe Holiday Diet Plan

Everyone knows the equation: holidays = pressure + stress. Even when you try to reduce the stress, itâs still stressful. Even when youâre not being a host, just a guest, itâs still stressful. nnWhen youâre under stress, you can more easily be captured by the most prominent temptations in the environment. When it comes to the holidays and someone who struggles with her weight, the most prominent temptation is food. nnâI canât help myselfâ, you think. âThereâs

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Patti TeelSep 29, 20061 topic

Diet with Your Girlfriends: A Key to Successful Weight Loss

Do you talk with other women about food and weight? Do you really talk, or do you only speak about it superficiallyÂ¯what diet you are currently on, what you ate today, how you cheated, how much youâve lost or not lost?nnDo you ever really talk about what you go through in relation to your eating and your weight? Do you think you could share your secrets as you diet with another woman? If you havenât done this, it could be a great support system for you. nnWhen you team u

Primary topic: Goal Setting

Goal Setting

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By Patti TeelSep 29, 20061 topic

Seven Ways to Ease Kidsâ Anxiety When You Date

When their parents date, it creates anxiety in children and teens. The changes and losses they have gone through often cause them to feel jealous and insecure. They may become uncooperative, withdrawn, and rebellious or over attached to you. Each child, depending on age and personality, will react differently. But it is important to understand that they are struggling with two main feelings. nnFirst, children hold a fantasy that their parents will be reunited so they do not w

Primary topic: Dating

Dating

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By Patti TeelSep 2, 20071 topic

Send Kids Back to School with a Healthy Diet

The school year is in full swing. So what does that mean for your childâs diet? Hopefully not a strict diet of fast food five days a week as you run to football practices and dance lessons. The start of the school year can indeed be a busy time for families, but it is possible to make healthy meals even with time constraints. It just takes a little know-how.nnAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), âThe percentage of children who are overweight

Primary topic: Nutrition

Nutrition

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By Patti TeelNov 16, 20071 topic

Turkey For Two

A holiday meal is typically an occasion for breaking bread and sharing the hearth with our family, friends and community.nnWhile not everyone wants to cook for an army during the holidays, there is still something about having a traditional holiday meal that evokes a feeling of celebration and custom. It’s not only the combination of foods particular to that holiday ritual that feeds the senses, but also the likelihood that the event offered an opportunity to share the

Primary topic: Family

Family

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