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Celebrate the 4th and Help a Soldier
CELEBRATE THE 4TH AND HELP A SOLDIER: REMEMBER OUR TROOPS ON THE DAY THEY MADE INDEPENDENT By: Susan Fitter My good friend, Rae, just called and suggested having a Fourth of July cookout that supports our troops in Iraq. “How?” I asked, feeling...
MOVING INTO A NEW APARTMENT? KNOW ALL THE COSTS
When you move in to a new apartment, the landlord may charge you more than the first month's rent. Before you sign the lease, make sure you understand exactly what you're going to be charged, and get it in writing. Security Deposit: This is...
Don't be shy
Don't be shy or how to buy ... The reason that husbands and wives do not understand each other is because they belong to different sexes.[Dorothy Dix] 1.Fashion The particular way that most people prefer to behave or dress at any partucular time...
How to Protect Your Child from Sexual Abuse
The first 5 chapters below, excerpted from an unpublished manuscript with the above title, will soon be made available for your reading pleasure. The titles of the 10-chapter book are as follows: 1. Definition of Sexual Abuse 2. Sexual Abuse and...
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Folic Acid - An Overview
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Whitney Lasseter
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Folic Acid, also know as Vitamin B9, assists in preventing certain birth defects of the spinal cord and brain known as neural tube defects (NTDs). Without a sufficient amount of Folic Acid the cells that form the baby’s brain and spine become deficient resulting in spina bifida (open spine) or anencephaly (undeveloped brain). There are over 4,000 births defects annually as a direct result of insufficient Folic Acid in the Mother’s body. Folic Acid should be taken prior to conception since these births defects begin in the first month of pregnancy. Folic Acid also helps prevent other birth defects such as cleft palate, low birth weight and helps in the production of additional red blood cells needed to support the growth of the fetus. Other studies have show that Folic Acid helps in the prevention of heart disease, stroke and anemia. - continued below ...
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The Center for Disease Control recommends that all women of childbearing age consume 400 micrograms of Folic Acid daily and that once pregnancy is confirmed increase to 800 micrograms daily. The normal diet does not provide a sufficient amount of Folic Acid so supplementation is required.
Prenatal Blessings provides prenatal diet and nutrition products especially formulated to meet the increased nutritional needs of Moms2B including their Oatmeal/Raisin Cookie fortified with Folic Acid.
Whitney Lasseter
www.prenatalblessings.com
Nutrition for Moms2B
About The Author
Whitney Lasseter is a 25 year old Mother of Two and the Founder of Blessings, LLC -Nutrition for Moms2B
blessingsllc@aol.com
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Protecting Your Home both Inside and Out
If you are a parent, you have probably wondered at one time or another, what more you can do to protect your children and yourself, not only physically but emotionally, mentally, spiritually etc. Today many parents and families are discouraged....
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Single Mothers At Greater Risk For Depression
Publishing Guidelines: You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the resource box is included with a live link to my site. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated....
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