Mums advised to wait a year between pregnancies
The World Health Organization guidelines suggest that women should ideally wait 24 months between having a baby and getting pregnant again, but now researchers writing in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine say that waiting a year to 18 months may help reduce any health risks for both mother and baby. Women, who have smaller gaps between their pregnancies, however, may increase their risk of complications such as a premature birth or a smaller baby.
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Healthy homes reduce genetic obesity risks
The Insomnia Diet: what to eat
for a better night’s sleep Did you know that the foods you eat can have a big impact on sleep quality? Nutritionist Kim Pearson suggests trying to make these dietary changes…
• Cut the caffeine: Gradually reduce your caffeine intake throughout the day and have your last cup of tea or coffee (or other caffeinated drink) no later than lunchtime.
• Tea before bed: Replace your last cuppa with a nice soothing cup of chamomile tea. It contains apigenin, which is an antioxidant that has been linked with promoting sleepiness.
• Magnesium: Magnesium is a natural relaxant, so make sure your diet includes foods that are rich in the nutrient. Spinach, kale, avocados, chickpeas, salmon and figs are all great options. If you need a supplement which bypasses the digestive system, I recommend trying BetterYou’s Magnesium Sleep Lotion.
• Eat your evening meal earlier: If you’re eating too late in the day, you may struggle to get off to sleep, so try to time your evening meal at least three hours before bedtime.
• Melatonin boosters: Nuts such as almonds, seeds, or lean meat such as chicken and turkey are all good sources of melatonin. Supplementing tryptophan in the form of 5HTP can also help to boost your levels of this sleep-supporting amino acid.
Many scientists believe that genetics play a role in obesity, but now researchers from University College London have found that a child’s genetic risk can be reduced if they grow up in a healthier home where kids have access to healthy foods and where they spend more time being physically active. The experts discovered that when kids grow up in homes where there’s less access to fruit and veg, and where they spend more time watching TV, genetics accounted for 86 per cent of their obesity risk. In healthier homes, however, genetics accounted for just 39 per cent of the children’s obesity risk.
New baby toiletries brand ‘rules’!
A new premium baby toiletries brand has entered the UK market with products, which are designed to leave babies ‘smelling like babies’! The Baby Kingdom range offers parents a safe, luxurious and effective collection that includes baby shampoo, two-in-one hair & body wash, body cream, nappy cream and talc-free baby powder. The products are 97- 99 per cent natural and free from sulphates, parabens and other harsh irritants, so they’re fabulous for sensitive skin.
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