How you spend the first few hours is really indicative of how the rest of your day will be. Wake up or sleep in? Scrambled eggs or pop-tart? Water or whiskey? These are the things that shape the rest of our day. Here are four tips I follow every morning (well, almost every morning) that will help you feel energized and more productive. 1. Get…

Antimicrobial Milk Proteins could help alleviate acne, psoriasis and halitosis by Katie Bird Proteins in milk that form part of the cow’s natural protection against milking related infections can be formulated into anti-microbial cosmetics and oral care products, according to manufacturer Quantec. The New Zealand based company has been working on the Immune Defence Proteins (IDP) for three years and is now ready to launch…

The importance of good nutrition during pregnancy According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), about 300 extra calories are needed daily to maintain a healthy pregnancy. These calories should come from a balanced diet of protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains with sweets and fats kept to a minimum. A healthy, well-balanced diet during pregnancy can also help to minimize some pregnancy symptoms…

• Before teeth erupt, clean gums with a clean, damp cloth. •Brush teeth with a small, soft-bristled toothbrush. Introduce a pea-sized dab of fluoridated toothpaste after two years of age, once the child is old enough to spit out the toothpaste after brushing. •Prevent baby bottle tooth decay: Do not give children a bottle of milk, juice or sweetened liquid at bedtime or when put…