Frozen peas, corn, and beans are easy to use as ice packs. You can also make a reusable ice pack using the "recipe" below: Mix 3 parts water to 1 part rubbing alcohol in a heavy duty zip-seal freezer bag (double-bag for extra security). Place in freezer. Usually ready to
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Whether you're a parent or a childcare provider in San Diego County, this is very helpful information. Click here for the average full-time weekly rates for child care in San Diego County as of 3/18/2011. The zip codes are grouped by region. Rates are listed in each column for Family
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What Do You Tell Your Teen Every Night? Times are tough for our teens. They need our assurance, support and 15 daily reminders. by Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC on www.momtourage.com, November 02, 2010 Having a teenager is one of the most challenging times in parenting. It is a time
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Excerpt from USA Today, February 14, 2011 Popular energy drinks can be dangerous for children and teens. They are understudied and overused. A doctors' report warns that kids should not drink the beverages. Steven Lipschultz, pediatrics chairman at the University of Miami's medical school, and one of the authors of
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An amazing video taken DURING Japan's earthquake. HOLD ON! Taken inside an apartment in Japan: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/ireports/2011/03/11/bts.irpt.japan.quake.mcdonald.cnn?hpt=C2 A medley of videos from cnn.com: http://bit.ly/eQhDtu #cnn
In small doses, stress isn't a terrible thing. It is your body's way of preparing to fight or flee a perceived danger. The stress response kicks in and the hormones cortisol and epinephrine flow. Your mind becomes hyper-alert, and your breathing rate and blood pressure spike. Once your brain senses
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How much is over doing it? If you consume more than 250 milligrams (3 8-oz cups of coffee) in a couple of hours, your body pumps out stress hormones like epinephrine and cortisol. These hormones increase your heart rate, tense your muscles, and push your blood pressure higher. Yes, your
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The saturated and trans fats that get into your system from a high-fat meal cause your blood vessels to immediately constrict, boosting blood pressure and reducing blood flow and oxygen supply for a full 4 hours - and then it's time for your next meal! If you regularly eat a
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Several studies show heart-healthy benefits of light drinking. One study shows that the possible reason could be the relaxation of the blood vessels that takes place after one cocktail (4 oz of wine, or 1.5 oz of liquor). However, having a second drink actually STRESSES your circulatory system and detracts
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According to an article by Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. in the November 2009 issue of Glamour Magazine, even one restless night of 4-hours' sleep, or less, can make you grumpy and tired. You will also find it more difficult to process complex information, and you'll want to eat more -
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