This manual was written to help you and your family learn more about living with kidney disease. The more you know about kidney disease, the easier it will be to make informed choices about your treatment. Click here to read more about Living with Kidney Disease (175 pgs; National Kidney Foundation)
READ MOREEach child is special and develops at a special rate. Like adults, children come in many different sizes and shapes. What does a child’s growth tell us? The way a child grows tells us a great deal about that childʼs health. If a child is having problems with health or nutrition, growth is often affected.…
READ MOREFood allergies are a common concern during pregnancy, breastfeeding and when feeding solids to your baby. This resource will help you make safe and healthy food choices for you and your baby. Click here to read more about Food Allergies And Your Baby (Toronto Public Health)
READ MOREMost babies start paying attention to what others are eating at around 6 months of age. This is an exciting time for both baby and you. If baby is 6 months old and reaching for your food, then baby is telling you that baby is ready to eat solid foods. Let baby guide you. Click…
READ MORECholesterol is a soft waxy substance made by our bodies. It is one of the lipids (fats) normally found in the blood and every cell of the body. We often associate cholesterol with health problems. In fact, cholesterol is a vital building block of cell membranes, hormones and vitamin D. Without it, our bodies couldn’t…
READ MORERead my quotes from a recent article in Life & Beauty Weekly on how to reduce your cholesterol. http://tinyurl.com/3uwflxo
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