Wednesday, February 24, 2010

MOMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Working moms: How do you manage/balance your busy life? Any secrets on keeping it together? Organizational tips? Keeping up your energy tips?

Stay-at-home moms: How do you manage/balance your busy life? Any secrets on keeping the kids entertained? Any tips on being productive?

Winter Blues!

http://www.parenting.com/gear-gallery/Gear/Indoor-Energy-Burning-Toys?cid=cnncabin

From Kim

Important OTC Drug Recall

All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled.

STOP TAKING anything containing this ingredient. It has been linked to increased
hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain)
among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting use of medication The FDA
recommended that everyone (even children) seek alternative medicine.

The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:

Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant
Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements
Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control
Alka-Seltzer Plus Children's Cold Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or orange)
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu Medicine
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine
BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder
BC Sinus Cold Powder
Comtrex Flu Therapy & Fever Relief
Day & Night Contac 12-Hour Cold Capsules
Contac 12 Hour Caplets
Coricidin D Cold, Flu & Sinus
Dexatrim Caffeine Free
Dexatrim Extended Duration
Dexatrim Gelcaps
Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free
Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets
Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels
Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough Elixir
Dimetapp Elixir
Dimetapp 4 Hour Liquid Gels
Dimetapp 4 Hour Tablets
Dimetapp 12 Hour Extendtabs Tablets
Naldecon DX Pediatric Drops
Permathene Mega-16
Robitussin CF
Tavist-D 12 Hour Relief of Sinus & Nasal Congestion
Triaminic DM Cough Relief
Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head
Triaminic Syrup Cold & Allergy
Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough

I just found out and called the 800# on the container for Triaminic and they
informed me that they are voluntarily recalling the following medicines because of a
certain ingredient that is causing strokes and seizures in children

Orange3D Cold &Allergy Cherry (Pink)
3D Cold &Cough Berry
3D Cough Relief Yellow 3D Expectorant

They are asking you to call them at 800-548-3708 with the lot number on the box so
they can send you postage for you to send it back to them, and they will also issue
you a refund.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Vitmain D

Vitamin D is VITAL for You -- and for Your Family's Health, Too*

family health

Having too little vitamin D may not have any outwardly obvious signs. Yet vitamin D (specifically the vitamin D3 form) impacts an incredible array of support for systems and functions in your body...

  • Heart health*
  • Cell formation and cell longevity*
  • Skin health*
  • Pancreatic health*
  • Aging process*
  • Sleep patterns*
  • Hearing*
  • Reproductive health*
  • Athletic performance*
  • Eye health*
  • Vascular system health*
  • Respiratory health*
  • Immune health*... Most people feel in better health during the summer sunshine months -- ever wonder why?
  • Healthy mood and feelings of well-being*
  • Weight management, including carbohydrate and fat metabolism*
  • Hair and hair follicles*
  • Strong and healthy bones, because vitamin D encourages calcium uptake*
  • Muscles*
  • Proper digestion and food absorption*

Since healthy levels of vitamin D protect and promote so many of your body's functions, a deficiency may mean your body lacks the tools it needs to keep you in optimal health*...

Making sufficient vitamin D a very important issue for you to address!

Because naturally, you want to be at your peak so you feel great, and accomplish so much each and every day.*


This year, I added a vitamin D supplement to my family's diet and it has done wonders. I decided not to give the flu shot to my family for personal reasons so I wanted to find ways to boost my children's immune system naturally. I discovered a few things I could do but I really believe the vitamin d has made the biggest difference.

Studies show that vitamin D could be more effective then the flu shot. Last year, by this time, we were on our fourth or fifth virus/flu. Other then some sniffles, not one person in my family has been sick. That goes for my extended family as well...they have also been taking the supplement. Maybe it is luck... Maybe we will get sick next week... I am not sure. All I know is that we are having a remarkably healthier winter. I also would like to add that my twin sons are in their first year of pre-school. I thought for sure we would be hit with a few bugs this winter, but so far so good.

Please talk with your doctor if you decide to take the supplement. Be sure to take D3 and not D2. If you have also seen success with this supplement, please comment and let us know.

Please share your immune boosting secrets in the comments section!! :)

Thank you,

Danielle


Saturday, February 6, 2010

Looking Forward-

Here is what is coming up: (Schedule is subject to change)

*Date Night

*A workshop on learning to make invitations, holiday cards, recipe cards etc. with power point.

*A presentation on taking care of yourself from the inside out: A certified dietician will be speaking on improving your family's health. We will also have a brief presentation from Mrs. Michigan who has created her own organic skin care line--(A portion of the proceeds will go to our elected charity.)

*A workshop on getting back to the basics with our kids: "How to have fun with your kids in your own backyard!! Education and fun in nature.

*Girl's Night

Valentine's Day

Please share your gift ideas, crafts, hubby gifts,
school treats, etc. with us!

NMF KIDDIES!


These cuties belong to Maria, Holly, Nicole and Danielle!

NEW VACCINE UPDATE

(From Jeannette)

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/02/02/lancet.retraction.autism/index.html?hpt=T2

Does this give you comfort or do you still have reservations?

From Kelly

(Thank you Kelly for sharing this form!)

AUTHORIZATION FOR MINOR'S MEDICAL TREATMENT

Children:

Full Legal Name:

Date of Birth:

Full Legal Name:

Date of Birth:


Health Information:
Doctor’s Name:

Doctor’s Address:
Doctor’s Office Phone:

Doctor’s Emergency Phone:


Medical Insurer/Health Plan:

Policy #

Allergies to Medications: None Known
Allergies (Other): None Known

Note any other significant medical information:

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s):

Name:

Address:
Cell phone:

Work phone:
Email:

Alternate Contact (Maternal Grandparents):

Name:
Home phone:

AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT OF PARENT(S) OR LEGAL GUARDIAN(S)

I do hereby solemnly swear that I have legal custody of the aforementioned minor child(ren).

I grant my authorization and consent for _____________________________________________ (hereafter “Supervising Adult”) to administer general first aid treatment for any minor injuries or illnesses experienced by the minor. If the injury or illness is life threatening or in need of emergency treatment, I authorize the Supervising Adult to summon any and all professional emergency personnel to attend, transport, and treat the participant and to issue consent for any X-ray, anesthetic, blood transfusion, medication, or other medical diagnosis, treatment, or hospital care deemed advisable by, and to be rendered under the general supervision of, any licensed physician, surgeon, dentist, hospital, or other medical professional or institution duly licensed to practice in the state in which such treatment is to occur.

It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any such medical treatment, but is given to provide authority and power on the part of the Supervising Adult in the exercise of his or her best judgment upon the advice of any such medical or emergency personnel.

This authorization is effective commencing on the ______day of ____________________, 20_____ and expiring on the ______day of ____________________, 20____.

Signed this ______day of____________________, 20 ____.


______________________________________
Parent #1’s Signature


______________________________________
Parent #2’s Signature


CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTARY PUBLIC

STATE OF __________________
COUNTY OF ________________

This document was acknowledged before me on ______________________ [date] by ________________________________________________ [name of principal].

[Notary Seal, if any]:

_______________________________
(Signature of Notary Officer)

Notary Public for the State of ______________

My commission expires: __________________