Very interesting tit bit from 'Don't Worry Be Happy" by Greg Biddell.
Besides us all being more loving, compassionate and understanding in our family relationships and putting the other person first to help lessen stress, there is the question of nutrition
'According to early child development studies, babies are disadvantaged and are at risk in more ways than one, through mothers who experience high levels of stress and anxiety during their time of pregnancy. Intense anxiety is associated with problems such as premature birth and miscarriage, along with low birth weight and respiratory illness in newborn babies.
There are also links between excessive stress in mothers and physical defects in their children, such as cleft palates and pyloric stenosis, which is the tightening of the infant's stomach outlet.....
Stress and anxiety will automatically produce corresponding stimulant hormones that are released into the bloodstream. These hormones equip the body for impending action (flight or fight), by sending large amounts of blood into the areas of the body that are involved in defensive response, such as the brain and heart, as well as the muscles of the arms, legs and torso. Consequently the normal flow of blood to other organs, including the uterus, is greatly reduced, depriving the foetus of the full supply of oxygen and nutrients which are necessary for a baby's normal development.'
Mannatech's Inc scientists fully realise the great gap in the food we consume and nutrition. Doctors now know it is essential for us all to take supplements. However they must be natural. Glyconutrients produced by Mannatech Inc. are all proprietary and scientifically validated glyconutritional supplements and products for adults and children that address health and wellness issues, weight management and skin care.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Dishwasher Tablets - A Danger to Toddlers
Excerpt from 'Your Doctor' May 2006
'Health authorities in New Zealand have reported an alarming increase in serious injuries to young children who have accidentally consumed dishwasher detergents.
These products often contain highly alkaline corrosive agents which, when ingested, can cause serious, life-threatening damage to the mouth and upper digestive tract. Some children have required mechanical assistance with breathing or tracheotomy (surgery to keep the airways open). Some forms of detergent come in brightly coloured packaging, which will attract children, who may think they are sweets, according to experts.
The manufacturers are being encouraged to use child-proof packaging for dishwasher detergents, but it is important for parents to store these products where small children can't get at them. Under the kitchen sink is usually not a suitable place, as it's an easy place for toddlers to go exploring.'
Mannatech Inc. produces glyconutrients which are necessay for optimal health and well-being for all humans. Mannatech Inc also cared for children in producing the chewable vitamin and mineral supplements enhancing growth and nutrition. Mannatech's natural flavoured Manna-Bears are technologically advanced, proprietary glyconutritional blend. Mannatech also included the antioxidant green tea powder.
'Health authorities in New Zealand have reported an alarming increase in serious injuries to young children who have accidentally consumed dishwasher detergents.
These products often contain highly alkaline corrosive agents which, when ingested, can cause serious, life-threatening damage to the mouth and upper digestive tract. Some children have required mechanical assistance with breathing or tracheotomy (surgery to keep the airways open). Some forms of detergent come in brightly coloured packaging, which will attract children, who may think they are sweets, according to experts.
The manufacturers are being encouraged to use child-proof packaging for dishwasher detergents, but it is important for parents to store these products where small children can't get at them. Under the kitchen sink is usually not a suitable place, as it's an easy place for toddlers to go exploring.'
Mannatech Inc. produces glyconutrients which are necessay for optimal health and well-being for all humans. Mannatech Inc also cared for children in producing the chewable vitamin and mineral supplements enhancing growth and nutrition. Mannatech's natural flavoured Manna-Bears are technologically advanced, proprietary glyconutritional blend. Mannatech also included the antioxidant green tea powder.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Diet Reduces Childhood Wheezing
Interesting article from Health News - Good Health News Magazine
We are all realising that vitamin C is certainly very good for stopping the common cold. 'Researchers from the University of Crete suggests that a diet high in nuts, grapes, oranges, apples, kiwi fruit and tomatoes may protect against wheezing and other asthma-like symptoms. The anti-oxidants and polyphenols in these foods are thought to be responsible. The study found that children who ate nuts at least three times a week were 46 per cent less likely to wheeze. Eating a Mediterranean-style diet has also been linked to a 66 percent reduction in skin allergies.
Millions of people and their physicians are discovering, the greatest of all doctors is Mother Nature's most remarkable healing nutrients. Natural plant based supplements can help you relieve and reverse a vast array of conditions, from arthritis to angina, from children's skin diseases to yeast infections.'
Glyconutrients are generally missing from our diet and Mannatech Inc. scientists have produced supplements giving the essential glyconutrients necessary for optimal health in children and adult humans. Mannatech's Manna-Bears contain natural flavours and are designed specifically for children, whose nutritional needs are very different from those of adults.
We are all realising that vitamin C is certainly very good for stopping the common cold. 'Researchers from the University of Crete suggests that a diet high in nuts, grapes, oranges, apples, kiwi fruit and tomatoes may protect against wheezing and other asthma-like symptoms. The anti-oxidants and polyphenols in these foods are thought to be responsible. The study found that children who ate nuts at least three times a week were 46 per cent less likely to wheeze. Eating a Mediterranean-style diet has also been linked to a 66 percent reduction in skin allergies.
Millions of people and their physicians are discovering, the greatest of all doctors is Mother Nature's most remarkable healing nutrients. Natural plant based supplements can help you relieve and reverse a vast array of conditions, from arthritis to angina, from children's skin diseases to yeast infections.'
Glyconutrients are generally missing from our diet and Mannatech Inc. scientists have produced supplements giving the essential glyconutrients necessary for optimal health in children and adult humans. Mannatech's Manna-Bears contain natural flavours and are designed specifically for children, whose nutritional needs are very different from those of adults.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
What is Coeliac disease?
Taken from 'Go" magazine by Margaret Sherry a naturopath.
Coeliac disease, barley, rye and oats, as well as many of the ingredients derived from these grains. CD damages the villi - tiny, hair-like projections that line the small intestine - and leads to inadequate absorption of nutrients from food. Eventually, this malabsorption can result in nutritional deficiencies. Since the immune system causes the damage, CD is therefore considered an autoimmune disorder. However, it is also classified as a disease of malabsorption because nutrients are not absorbed.
If left untreated, CD can increase the risk of malnutrition and other associated complications, especially in children.
- Stunted Growth
- Unexplained Anaemia
- Skin rashes such as dermatitis herpetiformis
- Osteoporosis
- Nutritional deficiencies.
- Behavioural changes
- Muscle cramps
- Seizures
- Missed menstrual periods ( due to excessive weight loss)
- Infertility and recurrent miscarriage
- Recurrent mouth ulcers
- Tooth discoloration or loss of enamel
CD can occur at any age, but symptoms won't appear until gluten is introduced into the diet. The length of time a baby is breastfed, the age when gluten-containing foods were introduced into the diet and the amount of gluten eaten are also thought to influence when and how CD appears.
Mannatech Inc in their early research on glyconutrients suggests that by adding glyconutrients to the diet human diet there is an increase for optimal health and wellbeing.
Coeliac disease, barley, rye and oats, as well as many of the ingredients derived from these grains. CD damages the villi - tiny, hair-like projections that line the small intestine - and leads to inadequate absorption of nutrients from food. Eventually, this malabsorption can result in nutritional deficiencies. Since the immune system causes the damage, CD is therefore considered an autoimmune disorder. However, it is also classified as a disease of malabsorption because nutrients are not absorbed.
If left untreated, CD can increase the risk of malnutrition and other associated complications, especially in children.
- Stunted Growth
- Unexplained Anaemia
- Skin rashes such as dermatitis herpetiformis
- Osteoporosis
- Nutritional deficiencies.
- Behavioural changes
- Muscle cramps
- Seizures
- Missed menstrual periods ( due to excessive weight loss)
- Infertility and recurrent miscarriage
- Recurrent mouth ulcers
- Tooth discoloration or loss of enamel
CD can occur at any age, but symptoms won't appear until gluten is introduced into the diet. The length of time a baby is breastfed, the age when gluten-containing foods were introduced into the diet and the amount of gluten eaten are also thought to influence when and how CD appears.
Mannatech Inc in their early research on glyconutrients suggests that by adding glyconutrients to the diet human diet there is an increase for optimal health and wellbeing.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Children and Eye Health
Next to a big zit on your nose, sties and chalazia (pimples on your eyelid) are among the most distressing of blemishes. Like Pimples on your face, they show up at the most inconvenient times, making matters worse, they tend to hurt.
Sties form when an eyelash follicle gets infected, perhaps because you used a contaminated fingers, mascara brush or because dandruff-like scales have clogged the follicle. You'll see a red, painful swelling like a little boil on the edge of your eyelid around the base of your eyelash with white head of pus on the swelling.
Children have a hard time keeping little fingers away from their eyes at these times but at first sign of a sty, a warm damp flannel over the closed eyes for at least five minutes at a time, four times a day for two weeks, says Dr Monica L. Monica, an ophthalmologist.
Mannatech's cutting-edge scientists have products glyconutrients which are necessary sugars supporting the body's natural ability to reach optimum nutritional levels and play a role in enhancing quality of life and wellbeing.
Sties form when an eyelash follicle gets infected, perhaps because you used a contaminated fingers, mascara brush or because dandruff-like scales have clogged the follicle. You'll see a red, painful swelling like a little boil on the edge of your eyelid around the base of your eyelash with white head of pus on the swelling.
Children have a hard time keeping little fingers away from their eyes at these times but at first sign of a sty, a warm damp flannel over the closed eyes for at least five minutes at a time, four times a day for two weeks, says Dr Monica L. Monica, an ophthalmologist.
Mannatech's cutting-edge scientists have products glyconutrients which are necessary sugars supporting the body's natural ability to reach optimum nutritional levels and play a role in enhancing quality of life and wellbeing.
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Ancient Toothpaste
Taken from Creation Vol 26 No 3 2004 by David Catchpoole
An Egyptian toothpaste formula from the 4th century AD has been found in a collection of papyrus documents at the National Library in Vienna, Austria. In black ink made of soot and gum arabic mixed with water, an ancient Egyptian scribe has carefully written down a recipe 'for white and perfect teeth'. This makes it the world's oldest-known recipe of toothpaste. The formula, presented at a recent international dental congress, included mint, salt, grains, of pepper and -perhaps the most active component- dried iris flower. News of the ancient formula is said to have 'caused a sensation' among the dentists at the congress as only recent discoveries have been made. Finding beneficial properties of iris are effective agent against gum disease and not unpleasant to use.
Dr hermann Harrauer, who heads the papyrus collection at Austria's National Library and who discovered the long-lost recipe, explained '......The Egyptian scribe was maybe a monk. By the 4th century AD, Egypt had been Christianised and Christian monks were also physicians and this would fit in with what we know.'
For those who are used to thinking in evolutionary terms, i.e. who regard early man as 'primitive', such discoveries of the advanced level of technology in earlier cultures can often be a real eye-opener. Nobody in the dental profession had any idea that such an advanced toothpaste formula of this antiquity existed.
Glyconutrients, or plant-based 'health sugars', are a key factor in Mannatech's Inc. products giving optimal health and wellness in all areas.
An Egyptian toothpaste formula from the 4th century AD has been found in a collection of papyrus documents at the National Library in Vienna, Austria. In black ink made of soot and gum arabic mixed with water, an ancient Egyptian scribe has carefully written down a recipe 'for white and perfect teeth'. This makes it the world's oldest-known recipe of toothpaste. The formula, presented at a recent international dental congress, included mint, salt, grains, of pepper and -perhaps the most active component- dried iris flower. News of the ancient formula is said to have 'caused a sensation' among the dentists at the congress as only recent discoveries have been made. Finding beneficial properties of iris are effective agent against gum disease and not unpleasant to use.
Dr hermann Harrauer, who heads the papyrus collection at Austria's National Library and who discovered the long-lost recipe, explained '......The Egyptian scribe was maybe a monk. By the 4th century AD, Egypt had been Christianised and Christian monks were also physicians and this would fit in with what we know.'
For those who are used to thinking in evolutionary terms, i.e. who regard early man as 'primitive', such discoveries of the advanced level of technology in earlier cultures can often be a real eye-opener. Nobody in the dental profession had any idea that such an advanced toothpaste formula of this antiquity existed.
Glyconutrients, or plant-based 'health sugars', are a key factor in Mannatech's Inc. products giving optimal health and wellness in all areas.
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