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About 204,000 Pillowfort Weighted Blankets are included in this recall. (2) Target Blanket Recall 2022 Why Did Target Recall Weighted Blankets? In April 2022, two girls, ages 4 and 6, reportedly died due to asphyxia while sleeping inside Pillowfort Weighted Blankets at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. (2) The children were trapped inside the cover of the weighted blanket, according to the recall advisory issued by Target Corporation of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the CPSC (U....

The body’s inflammatory response is a sign that the immune system is working and active. Think of your immune system as your very own built-in defense mechanism whose sole job and focus are to protect you from outside threats and invaders such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi. So under “normal” circumstances, the presence of inflammation means that your immune system is doing its job. We can experience acute (short term) inflammation when we get stung by a bee or cut our finger or experience an infection....

In yoga, we approach stressful, overwhelming, fearful, angry, and anxious moments with an invitation to summon the neutral Observer or Witness within us. This part of ourselves serves as an anchor that helps us stay connected to the present moment instead of getting swept up in our emotions, stories, or reactions. An effective tool that helps activate the Observer within you is the 5 Senses Mindfulness Exercise. It helps to activate your senses so that the monkey mind has something to do instead of just ruminate, over-think, and loudly react....

Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated plant extracts that can come from tree resin and bark, stems, roots, leaves, flowers, nuts, seeds, and even fruit. The use of plant extracts as healing agents is a topic of interest and continued research. Studies indicate that the many potent active compounds found in even just one drop of EO can help with a long list of issues such as headaches, inflammation, blood sugar, hormones, insomnia, anxiety, and digestion....

Kid-friendly foods like PB&J (peanut butter and jelly) sandwiches and hard-boiled eggs are among the easiest lunch items to prepare. But you also can’t send your kids to school with the same foods every day. And it’s also important to offer them healthy options for a balanced diet. Studies show that around 41% of kids and adolescents in the US are overweight putting them at a higher risk for heart diseases, hypertension (high blood pressure), and diabetes (high blood sugar) later in life....

If we discover the laws that govern this system and live synergistically within them, sustainability will follow and humankind will be a success.” – Buckminster Fuller, architect, systems theorist, author, designer, and inventor It knows what to do to regenerate, heal, and cultivate well-being. Most of the time it’s actually our habits and lifestyle that get in the way of glowing physical, emotional, and mental health. So how can we work with our bodies to support it functioning at maximum capacity and efficiency?...

According to the recall advisory, this baby formula failed to meet proper nutrition and labeling requirements. The FDA added that the company hasn’t submitted pre-market notifications on this product. (1) What’s Angel Formula, and which lots are included in the recall? What are the possible health risks of using this product, and what should you do if you had purchased this recalled formula? Find out below. Angel Formula Recall 2022 Failure To Meet Nutrition Requirements On January 7, 2022, Moor Herbs announced that it’s recalling “Healthy Beauty” Angel Formula (16 fl....

La inhalación ventila y fusiona los dos elementos opuestos de la naturaleza, el fuego y el agua, de modo que se produce una nueva energía bioeléctrica, llamada prana. Prana neutraliza las fluctuaciones de la mente y actúa como un trampolín hacia la emancipación. Pranayama almacena prana en los siete centros de energía, o chakras, de la columna vertebral, para que se pueda descargar cuando sea necesario para hacer frente a los trastornos de la vida B....

But infertility isn’t just a woman’s problem. Male infertility factors are identified in about 35% of couples struggling to conceive. (1)(2) Things can get frustrating when you’re TTC (trying to conceive). That’s why it’s nice to get some fertility support from your partner, family, and friends. You might also get the boost you need from fertility essential oils. Many oils may help promote ovulation and boost sperm count. Others may also help during IVF (in vitro fertilization) and augment other therapies you might be undergoing....

Interestingly enough, some preliminary research suggests that there could be a link between heartburn severity in pregnancy and the amount of hair an infant is born with. (2) Factors like pregnancy hormones, certain types of food, and medications may trigger or worsen heartburn symptoms. Serious complications brought by heartburn during pregnancy seem to be rare (3). Natural or home remedies may help to treat mild symptoms. On rare occasions, heartburn symptoms might be confused with other potentially serious conditions like pre-eclampsia....

You’ve got a little micro-universe of bacteria living inside your mouth, and they love to feed off of the sugars you eat. According to the Mayo Clinic: (1) “Acids produced by the bacteria in plaque can eat through the hard, white coating on the outside of your teeth (enamel), creating a cavity. The first sign of decay may be a sensation of pain when you eat something sweet, very cold, or very hot....

Gout symptoms can include: Joint pain (most commonly in the big toe) Inflammation, swelling, and redness in the affected area Reduced range of motion Top MC Blends Picks Best Essential Oils for Gout What causes gout? Gout pain is caused when urate crystals build up in your joints. Your body produces uric acid naturally, and it usually dissolves in your bloodstream first and then passes through your kidneys to be excreted via urine....

A baby nest with a snug fit may even be more helpful for a newborn baby, who’s used to the cozy environment inside the womb. Plenty of parents are able to rest their tired arms after putting their baby on a lounger. Why Is The DockATot Not Safe For Sleep? While these products can be comfortable, you should never leave your baby unattended on an infant lounger, no matter which brand you pick....

– BKS Iyengar, Yoga teacher & author of ‘Light on Yoga’ You can’t control many things in your outer environment, but you can most certainly control what goes on in your inner environment. Every day, you get to decide how you direct and employ your thoughts, emotions, actions, perceptions, and choices. Your choices can either make you stronger and more resilient in the face of challenges, last-minute changes, and unexpected curveballs in life… Or…they can increase your stress levels....

The timeline of a baby’s development can vary among kids, but they’re expected to use utensils such as a spoon and fork by their fifth birthday, according to the AAP’s milestones. (1) Although the AAP’s child development milestone list doesn’t indicate when babies are expected to start learning to use a spoon and fork, many parents introduce them to utensils when they’re around 6-12 months of age. Still, even if kids develop at varied rates, the Child Mind Institute considers it a red flag if your baby still doesn’t seem to know the function of common household items such as a spoon and fork by 15 months....

The 10-14 days in between embryo transfer and the long-awaited blood pregnancy test results can be particularly challenging. For me personally, I felt the most anxiety on the day of the test and those few hours in between the blood draw and my doctor’s call. My heart would flutter when I’d think about a potentially disappointing outcome. We only had one embryo this round so pretty much everything was riding on this final moment – did we score?...

There is a specific, divine plan. You, as parents, are a big part of the plan.” – Gurmukh, Kundalini Yoga Teacher If you’re reading this, you’re likely pregnant or intending to become pregnant, and that means you’re embarking on a sacred and blessed journey beyond anything you’ve experienced before. Pregnancy is a time of many changes; it’s a time of transformation. There are a lot of physical, mental, and emotional shifts happening even before conception....

You can even cook and serve this edible root in many ways, making it a versatile food choice in BLW (baby-led weaning). This feeding approach encourages your baby to self-feed on finger foods cut in sizes appropriate for their age. Your baby can dip their fingers in a bowl of sweet potato purée or munch on baked sweet potato wedges. They might also love snacking on sweet potato fries baked or air-fried using healthy oils, of course....

In general, you can choose any food to give your baby at any age, as long as it’s not a choking hazard and doesn’t have safety issues. BLW is a feeding approach that lets your baby eat healthy finger foods at their own pace, even if it’s their first time eating solids. You can even offer a chicken drumstick or ribs as their first food, as long as these are cooked until tender....

The good news is that it can be managed either medically or surgically, but the challenge is making the right diagnosis in early pregnancy before the fallopian tube ruptures. What’s An Ectopic Pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy is a rare pregnancy complication that happens when the fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus. Fertilization usually occurs in the fallopian tubes. The fertilized egg usually travels down to the uterus for implantation by around 6-12 days after conception....