What is a Tongue Thrust? An Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder or Tongue Thrust refers to when the tongue moves forward in an exaggerated manner during speech or swallowing. The tongue either sits too far forward when at rest or protrudes forward during speech or swallowing, sometimes protruding between the upper and lower teeth. A tongue thrust during the swallowing process is normal for infants however it is often outgrown by their first … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Small Study Shows Promise for Parent-led Autism Intervention for Babies
In a small pilot study, parents learned and delivered a treatment that significantly reduced autism symptoms in babies who had shown warning signs for the disorder. The research appears in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Lead researcher Sally Rogers developed the new therapy - dubbed "Infant Start" - with the help of a research grant from Autism Speaks. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development … [Read more...]
Tips For Weight Loss
Healthy weight loss for summer As the weather heats up, many people’s thoughts turn to losing the weight they gained over the winter months. Although this is generally for aesthetic reasons, it is more important that we lose excess weight for our health. Becoming complacent with weight gain can encourage more and more to creep on each year which can lead to lifestyle related disease. The figures Weight loss is a science. It is creating a … [Read more...]
Would YOU buy fruit with ‘visual imperfections’ at half price? Harris Farm launches plan to reduce thousands of kilos of food wasted every day
By SALLY LEE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA The Imperfect Picks range has been introduced to combat 'a massive food wastage crisis' in Australia The campaign revealed thousands of kilos of imperfectly shaped produce is thrown out everyday Harris Farm Markets is an Australian grocery chain which stocks fruit, vegetables and delicatessen Consumers have caused a food wastage crisis for picking visually more attractive produce over imperfectly … [Read more...]
Insect Repellent: A Modern Pocket Full Of Posies
As the weather starts to heat up, humans are not the only creatures to revel in the warmer weather. There certainly seems to be more mozzies out and about, and as summer approaches we are spending more time outdoors. Worrying about insects and disease just isn’t for the people of the middle ages- many modern tropical diseases can be prevented by using insect repellents. What kinds of insects bite people? There are many types of insects that … [Read more...]
Ratatouille Chicken Roast
Ratatouille Chicken Roast Serves: 4 Time to make: 15 mins (Prep) + 40 mins (Cook) Ingredients 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Garlic Cloves (Crushed) 4 Skinless Chicken Breasts 2 Teaspoons Rosemary (Finely Chopped) 3 Deseeded Capsicums (Red, Green, Yellow- Chopped) 2 Zucchini (Cut into Quarters) 1 Eggplant (Roughly Chopped) 250g Cherry Tomatoes (Halved) Nutrition (per … [Read more...]
Create a Daily Regimen for Healthy Skin
Your Daily Regimen Keeping your skin healthy means following a daily regimen that will moisturize and fortify the skin. Building that regimen is essential for healthy skin. Cleansing and Nourishing the Skin Cleansing eliminates grime, dirt and bacteria, but it tends to be hard on skin. Select cleansers that are free of soap and mineral oil which can dry and irritate your skin. Cleansing should only be done once or twice a day. Once is … [Read more...]
Hourly 5-minute walks ‘reverse arterial damage caused by sitting’
The harm to leg arteries caused by sitting for hours can be easily reversed with hourly 5-minute walks, according to new research published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with risk factors for cardiovascular and metabolic disease, such as higher cholesterol levels and greater waist circumference. Because muscles are … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Chia Seed in the Diet
Cha-cha-cha-chia! If you have ever been victim to late night television's bizarre commercials it is likely that you know the little song written for the line of products called "Chia Pets". These are clay forms that special packets of seeds are applied to and which then sprout funny clumps of chia hair. This makes many people wonder just what chia is in the first place, and we're here to tell you that it is not just the silly "hair" to grow on … [Read more...]
Weekly text message could encourage healthier food choices, new study shows
Many people are unaware that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's mandated nutrition labels are based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet, but a simple weekly text message reminder can greatly improve that awareness, according to a new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. While not an outright recommendation, the 2,000-calorie benchmark is what the FDA considers a reasonable daily calorie intake for many adults. More … [Read more...]
