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    My condolences on the loss of your friend. Michelle
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    There are a lot of places that sell it in Vancouver, BC...and it seems to be quite popular. It comes in all sorts of flavours too. I've tried it, and am not a big fan...though I do really like tapioca pudding...just not crazy about big pieces of tapioca. Michelle
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    For women, having discharge doesn't necessarily mean yeast. Some discharge during the month is normal, even discharge everyday can be normal...and the type of discharge changes throughout the month. Depends on your body and your cycle. Do no assume it is yeast or treat for it unless it's been confirmed by your doctor. Abnormal discharge can be due to bacterial...
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    She is sick now. She thought she'd be better, but she isn't recovering as quickly as she hoped, and needs to take the next week too. I didn't ask what she was sick with...heck, it could be a last minute vacation for all I know! Still glad I'm not one of the people who would have gotten a last minute cancellation! Michelle
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    Not positive, but I believe it is gluten free. Best to call the manufacturer to confirm. However, I know that Milk of Magnesia can affect the stool both in consistency and colour (can make it pale.) Michelle
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    I've only been waiting 6 months for this darned test. The dr had the nerve to get sick! Have no idea how long I'll be waiting to reschedule. The nurse/receptionist said she'll call when they've figured out when. At least they called a week ahead...could've been at the last minute...like after I started my prep! Michelle
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    I believe the feeling of a lump in the throat can be from a number of health issues. Reflux is a common one, as well as thyroid issues. I have a lump in my throat occassionally...seems to coincide with stress. Last June I had it linger for a month. I've since found out that I have a hiatal hernia and likely reflux because of it...though not bad enough...
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    Michi8 replied to pugluver31902's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

    MedicAlert has a lot of styles to choose from: bracelets, watches, necklaces and sports bands. I have not gotten a diagnosis of celiac or DH...don't know if I actually ever will. I did react to something after my second cesarean section though. Got blisters around the incision, underneath the adhesive tape. I originally thought it was a reaction to the...
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    Because "they" always talk about averages. There will always be people that experience things differently. Some people simply have darker pigmentation, and the way that their skin appears will change over time. "Age spots" are one example. If you are concerned, go to your doctor to get it checked out. Have blood work done to rule out hormone issues, vitamin...
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    It may just be the way your skin colouring is, and likely nothing to be concerned about. The wikipedia page suggests that increasing folic acid intake may decrease it: Open Original Shared Link When I'm pregnant, my linea negra extends from the bottom of my ribs to below my belly button...my skin has a tendency to darken where I have scars or injuries...
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    Making your own baby food is great...and easy. I used to cook food (using organic where I could), process them with my Moulinex food grinder and then freeze it in ice cube trays. It's the perfect serving size and quick to reheat. For the very first foods, I'd use breastmilk to thin them out. For an older baby I had a book with some really good baby...
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    I think the water could very well be a culprit too. Sometimes I suspect it's the water here that troubles my skin more than soaps or detergents...especially when I have no issue with my soap (for sensitive skin) for long stretches of time, then, all of a sudden, my skin will be burning and itching. Seems to be a cyclical thing. I wonder if it's a combination...
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    Oops! Double post.
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    Check out this info on feeding allergic infants (Jojena Food Allergy Scale): Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link There is a list of foods and their allergencity and what order to carefully introduce foods. You will notice that oats are not recommended until after 9 months and no wheat until 1-2 years of age. Of course, you can change...
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    If the hospital had done that to my kids, I would have lost it. I had trouble enough with the fact my second baby was separated from me and unnecessarily kept in the NICU for 10 hours (they tried to keep him for 24-48!). I sent my husband to be with him and to advocate for him during that time (while I recovered from surgery.) Michelle
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    Not to mention breastfeeding moms don't typically wear revealing clothes...you see more with what a lot of teens wear in public nowadays! Michelle
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    The report you quoted is from 1999, so it's very old info already. More recent info is here: Open Original Shared Link Vaccines and schedules have changed tremedously since that time (and schedules vary from province to province), and there is a thimerosol-free version of the hep B vaccine now. At the time my second son was born (in Vancouver), they...
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    Just as with your experience in exercise class, you probably wouldn't know that a woman was breastfeeding. I rarely covered up with a blanket, but there was no way you would have seen anything but a baby laying across my lap. It's pretty hard to exposure yourself, unless you're trying to. Personally, I'd like my kids to see breastfeeding happening in public...
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    You've got to make a decision for yourself. Formula (ABM or atificial baby milk) feeding is not without it's own risks: Open Original Shared Link Not to mention powdered ABM can be contaminated with bacteria and pathogens during manufacture: Open Original Shared Link Personally, I don't feel that ABM is a "fine" choice, because it is inferior in many ways...
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    A parent has the right to say no. The choice to go against common public beliefs and propaganda and not vaccinate can be tough. I vaccinated my first son (starting at 2 months) completely on schedule. Then started vaccinating my second son, but chose to stop. Given his quirks and personality, I became concerned that vaccination could be a culprit and didn...
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    I'm sorry, jayhawkmom, but I am glad to hear that you have a diagnosis that you can work with/through, it must have been difficult not knowing what was going on with your son. I don't know if you are aware, but there was recent news that scientists have pinpointed a genetic link to autism and asperger's. There are many articles about it...this is the news...
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    It certainly doesn't help that so many women in the US have no choice but to return to work soon after birth either...making pumping at work a necessity if breastfeeding is to be successful. In Canada, we have the choice to take a total of 1 year of materity and parental leave, with employment insurance benefits (I think the benefit is around 40-50% of...
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    Tide isn't bad for everyone, it really depends on what you're sensitive to. For me, Sunlight is much, much worse...I end up feeling like I have chemical burns on my skin from washing my clothes in it...the itching just won't end! I also cannot tolerate their dishwashing liquids...instant eczema and splitting finger tips. Michelle
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    As mentioned earlier, you cannot lose weight or fat in specific areas, it's an all-over thing. You can target muscle toning though. I think the best basic exercise a person can do is walk...and make it a big part of your lifestyle by walking everywhere. Then add to that some weight training, cardio and stretching. I think swimming is great excercise...
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    Try switching to a different detergent for awhile. I used to use Tide for many years, then seemed to develop a sensitivity to it. I switched to Purex HE (for front load washers)...bonus is that it is much cheaper than Tide. I also stopped using Bounce...even the unscented version caused problems for my skin. A vinegar rinse in the wash helps to remove detergent...
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