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The challenge of ...
The Transition into
Parenthood
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It is the best and worst of times. It is also called "raising a
family". Learn and share some techniques to make it the "time of your
life".
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FIGHTING FLU |
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If
you're not strong and healthy, then you can't look after your family -
sometimes you have to put yourself first!
Winter is coming and so is an increased risk of influenza. Flu (not to be
confused with a bad cold) can be debilitating.
If you're asthmatic or elderly, the flu jab is recommended.
Check out the regional risk of flu on the
Beecham
Cold and Flu Scale and start taking preventative measures now :
- know that it's never to late to start boosting the immune system
- increase A, C and E vitamins (the
anti-oxidents),
- get more sleep
- eat more vegetables and fruit
- think about taking any of the herbs which are claimed to boost the immune
system, for example, a short-term dose of Echinacea, astragalus, propolis
and/or garlic
You can get these natural products on-line from
 (next day despatch and free delivery on orders over
£20). They offer an efficient and helpful service and there's 50% off
seasonal products at the moment.
 The Cold and Flu Council (an independent body
sponsored by Beechams) offers
six ways to fight back.
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If
you are suffering, keep warm, stay in bed, drink plenty of fluids and
investigate the properties of
elderberry
syrup(supposedly an anti-viral supplement - tastes nice if nothing else).
Medications such as Lemsip and Night Nurse can help alleviate the symptoms and
so help you rest but won't cure you.
Mega doses of Vitamin C are controversial but be aware that zinc helps vitamin
C be more effective and the tannin in tea weakens it.
Should you see the doctor about your flu symptoms? Check
here for advice.
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I loved this series of 'What to Expect' books.
What
to Expect when you are Expecting,
What
to Expect the First Year and
What
to Expect : The Toddler Years.
These books answer questions you don't find answered elsewhere and I'd choose
these over any other - including UK-specific books.
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Nature's Masterpiece
Libby Purves - on a more serious note - but nonetheless a
saving grace for all parents who are 'only human'.
"From bad language and discipline to pets and parties, from nursery tales
and one-up-mums to quibbling siblings and marriage maintenance, Purves hits
home in this snappy, dip-into book that will draw sighs of relief, giggles of
gratitude and a general all-round thank you from any parent on the search for a
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