PULSE.Byline: Nicole Sunkes LATCHING ON TO BREAST FEEDING breast feeding Pediatrics The provision of a neonate and infant with liquified lacteal products 'on tap'; lactation and BF–≥ 6 months before age 20 is associated with a relative risk of 0. : New moms have a lot of decisions to make, including whether to breast-feed breast-feed v. To feed a baby mother's milk from the breast; suckle. their newborn. ``Bestfeeding: How to Breast Feed Your Baby,'' by Mary Renfrew, Chloe Fisher and Suzanne Arms (Ten Speed Press; $14.95), hopes to sway moms with a thorough explanation of the physical and mental benefits it can offer a baby. The book gives moms a guide to finding the best position and posture for mom and baby, caring for lactating breasts and dealing with problems that may arise with breast-feeding breast-feeding /breast-feed·ing/ (brest´fed?ing) nursing; the feeding of an infant at the mother's breast. . The book also features an extensive resource guide and a glossary of terms. ADD ANSWERS: Each year, 17 million American children are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADD or ADHD) formerly hyperactivity Behavioral syndrome in children, whose major symptoms are inattention and distractibility, restlessness, inability to sit still, and difficulty concentrating on one thing for any , and most of them are prescribed Ritalin - with mixed results. Just in time for National ADD Awareness Day on Tuesday, psychologist and ``Dr. Phil Show'' contributor Frank Lawlis has a new book on the subject. ``The ADD Answer: How to Help Your Child Now'' (Viking; $24.95) offers families tools for dealing with the disorder. A chapter titled ``Taking Control of the Medication Madness'' explains the side effects Side effects Effects of a proposed project on other parts of the firm. of treatment drugs, how to determine if a child needs medication and the treatment process. The rest of the book deals with nutrition plans, healing family conflicts and educational strategies for kids suffering with ADD. The book also includes a list of resources and a ``Game Plan'' for treatment. SWEAT, SWEAT, SWEAT: If you want to work out in your living room instead of the gym, then a new set of fitness-themed cards can help. ``The Strength and Toning Deck: 50 Exercises to Shape Your Body,'' by Shirley Archer (Chronicle Books; $14.95), will allow you to feel the burn at home. The deck includes 50 cards, each bearing a different stretch, curl, lift or press designed to help you get in shape. The numbered cards feature detailed descriptions and illustrations demonstrating each move. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: If you are a doctor or nurse, podiatrist Podiatrist A physician who specializes in the medical care and treatment of the human foot. Mentioned in: Shin Splints podiatrist , massage therapist or chiropractor chiropractor a practitioner in chiropractic. chiropractor A health professional trained in chiropractic; chiropractors do not perform surgery or prescribe drugs; of 50,000 licensed chiropractors in the US, many practice 'straight' chiropractic, ie , the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is a fundraising effort to support the Avon Foundation in researching a cure for breast cancer. Participants are required to raise a minimum of $1800 for the cause and over the course of two days walk either 26.2 or 39.3 miles. Los Angeles needs you. Expected to draw more than 2,000 participants, the Sept. 11-12 walk will start in Santa Monica, winding its way to West Los Angeles College WLAC is a part of the California Community Colleges system, within the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), and fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges[1]. in Culver City before ending in Santa Monica. Structured for all fitness levels, the walk will give participants a chance to complete a marathon (26.2 miles) or a marathon and a half (39.3 miles) over Saturday and Sunday. If you want to help out, the walk needs volunteers to work event eve and at the opening and closing ceremonies. For more information, call (310) 586-1060 or e-mail: info.losangeles(at)avonwalk.org. www.avonwalk.org. CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1) no caption (Book: ``Bestfeeding: How to Breast Feed Your Baby'') (2) no caption (``The Strength and Toning Deck: 50 Exercises to Shape Your Body'') (3) no caption (``The ADD Answer: How to Help Your Child Now'') |
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