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Autistic children who have difficulty interacting with peers have been finding comfort in a radical new therapy: hippotherapy, also referred to as equine (horse) therapy. Children who have been diagnosed with autism, including Asperger’s Syndrome, are developmentally delayed in many areas, including communication and social interaction. Support for Parents of Autistic Children Symptoms of autism […]

  Gastric bypass surgery, along with other forms of weight loss surgery (WSL), can be a life saving option for the morbidly obese, but it does have its drawbacks. Teens and adults alike risk losing bone mass and getting severe vitamin B12 deficiency or pernicious anemia, to name just a few potentially harmful side effects. […]

Kelly Osbourne has shed a lot of weight recently, and though she lost the pounds naturally, through diet and exercise, she’s considering gastric bypass surgery to keep the weight off. Former star of The Osbournes, Kelly has risen to superstar status after appearing on Dancing with the Stars and securing for herself a role on […]

  As reported by Us Magazine, Pregnant Natalie Portman, Oscar winner for The Black Swan, has reportedly taken a leave of absence from her vegan ways; whether this change is permanent or just an extra precaution to deliver more vitamin B12 to her unborn baby remains to be seen. The 29-year-old actress, who is expecting […]

April is National Autism Awareness Month.  Most of us know somebody who has been “touched” by autism, either a mom mainstreaming her child, diagnosed with Autism-Spectrum Disorder, into the public school system, a neighbor who teaches special ed classes for kids with autism, or perhaps a nephew with Asperger’s Syndrome. Celebrities for Autism Awareness Month […]

In the dark about vitamin B12?  There are so many food sources and types of vitamin B that it can get confusing. What exactly is vitamin B12, what are its benefits, and what are the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency? What is Vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin which was first discovered when […]

This Autism Awareness Month, celebrities all over Hollywood are doing their part to help fund research for autism; for many celebrities, autism is a personal battle, as some of their own children have been diagnosed with symptoms of autism. Here is a list of celebrities who have been touched by autism: Celebrities reaching out to […]

  If you’re a woman who gets bad PMS (premenstrual syndrome), consider yourself in good company; about 3 out of every 4 women experience some of the symptoms of PMS, but only a third of all women ever receive treatment for PMS in the form of B vitamin therapy, food triggers or medical help. What […]

Teens who undergo weight loss surgery such as a gastric bypass may suffer loss of bone mass, say researchers. As recently published in Pediatrics, a study which followed 61 obese teens who were subjected to gastric bypass surgery found that two years later, teens’ bone mineral content had decreased by over 7%. Gastric bypass surgery […]

  The debate rages on regarding the possible link between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in kids and food dyes. The FDA recently announced a decision regarding the safety of artificial food colorings which are used for products such as Jell-O, children’s cereals, mac and cheese, and a host of other popular kids foods. The FDA […]