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Friday
Oct302009

"Spooky" deal this weekend only~Blessed Nest

ok friends... I am in such a good mood (from having had a great night's sleep on my Nesting Pillow, no doubt) I am going to offer all of you 20% off your entire order at Blessed Nest.com this weekend only. The best nursing pillow on the planet really is awesome for so many othe...r things! (enter
the code "SPOOKY" at checkout for your discount. If you're local, I'll
throw in some pumpkin bread when you pick it up...

xo, Heather :)

scroll down for Fall fun!

 

Friday
Oct022009

Blessed Nest~ Get the Sillies out 

photo credit MonkeyMoonPhoto.com

 

Get the sillies out this weekend! More of Heather and Donna ~ business partners BlessedNest.com~ at MonkeyMoonPhotography.com~

Thank you Gina! You have such an amazing gift~

 

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 Love, to the moon and back

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Wednesday
Aug262009

Healthy Children~The Effects of Caffeine


Today's post written by Joanna Dolgoff, MD

visit Dr. Joanna at Dr. Weigh

The Effects of Caffeine

Children today drink twice as much soda as they did 20 years ago, averaging as much as 20 ounces a day! A large soda not only provides tons of calories and sugar but it also includes at least 100 mg of caffeine. Many parents wouldn't dream of giving their kids a cup of coffee yet routinely offer them soda, which contains caffeine as well. We also see many families hitting the local café or Starbucks for a café latte or mocha frappuccino loaded with the burst of 'energy' we call caffeine.

The truth is, caffeine is everywhere but it is wise to keep kids' consumption of caffeine to a minimum.

How caffeine affects kids:

Caffeine is a stimulant and a drug that is naturally produced in the leaves and seeds of many plants. Caffeine can also be made artificially. Caffeine is considered a drug because it stimulates the central nervous system. The routine side is a feeling of alertness, but when taken in excess side effects may include:

1) Headaches
2) Difficulty concentrating
3) Jitteriness
4) Nervousness
5) Upset stomach
6) Difficulty sleeping
7) Increased heart rate
8) Increased blood pressure
9) Slight dehydration
10)Anxiety
11)Irritability
12)Muscle tremors
13)Nausea
14)Diarrhea
15)Shortened attention span
16)Increased risk of heart problems

Because caffeine's effects are dependent on body weight, it does not take a lot of caffeine to produce side effects, especially for younger children. Younger kids are more also sensitive to caffeine because they haven't been exposed to it as much as older kids or adults and have not yet developed a tolerance to its effects.

Beware of withdrawal:

If you decide to cut caffeine out of your diet all together don't be surprised if you feel withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, muscle aches, and irritability, especially if you are used to consuming a lot. When I was in medical school, I relied on coffee to get me through my exams. Every vacation, I wound up in bed with severe headaches. I finally realized that I was suffering from caffeine withdrawal because I didn't need the caffeine to give me energy to study and so I wasn't drinking my usual amount of caffeine! I gave up caffeine and my headaches never returned.

Caffeine takes up to 6 hours to be excreted from the body through the urine, so side effects may last until removed from the body.

More reasons to limit kids' caffeine consumption:

· Obesity: Kids who consume one or more 12-ounce sweetened soft drink per day are 60% more likely to be obese.
· Lack of nutrients: Most caffeinated drinks are loaded with empty calories and are high in sugar, but lack the nutrients kids need when growing. More kids are choosing soda over milk now days and are missing out on calcium which helps build bones and teeth.
· Tooth Decay: Drinking unhealthy drinks like sweetened beverages can lead to dental cavities from the high sugar content and can lead to erosion of the enamel from the high acidity content.
· ADHD: Large doses of caffeine can impact the attention span for children, especially for those diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD).

Recommendations:

The United States has not developed guidelines for caffeine intake because many experts believe because there is not enough data to make any conclusive recommendations. The Canadian guidelines recommend that children 6 and under have no more than 45 milligrams of caffeine per day; 10 to 12 year olds have no more than 85 milligrams per day and adults have no more than 300 milligrams per day.



Foods and Beverages with Caffeine

Here are some sources of caffeine to compare:

ITEM
AMOUNT
CAFFEINE CONTENT

BREWED COFFEE
5 OUNCES
115 mg

COCA BEVERAGE
5 OUNCES
4 mg

COCA-COLA
12 OUNCES
34 mg

COFFEE
8 OUNCES
115 mg

COLD RELIEF MEDICINE
1 TABLET
30 mg

CHOCOLATE MILK
8 OUNCES
5 mg

DARK CHOCOLATE
1 OUNCE
20 mg

DECAF COFFEE
6 OUNCES
3-5 mg

DIET COKE
12 OUNCES
45 mg

DUNKIN DONUTS
16 OUNCE
206 mg

ESPRESSO
2 OUNCES
100 mg

ICED TEA
12 OUNCES
70 mg

JOLT SOFT DRINK
12 OUNCES
71.2 mg

MILK CHOCOLATE
1 OUNCE
6 mg

MOUNTAIN DEW
12 OUNCES
55 mg

NO-DOZ
1 TABLET
100 mg

RED BULL
8.3 OUNCES
80 mg

SNICKERS
1 BAR
60 mg

STARBUCKS COFFEE
16 OUNCE
320 mg

STARBUCKS CHAI TEA LATTE
16 OUNCE
100 mg

TEA, BLACK
6 OUNCES
70 mg

TEA, GREEN
6 OUNCES
35 mg

7-UP
12 OUNCES
0 mg



There is no reason for children to drink or consume caffeinated products. One of the best ways to cut caffeine out of the diet is by not offering it at all. Eliminate soda all together and instead offer water, skim milk, or flavored seltzer. For an occasional treat try offering soda or tea but make sure it is decaffeinated.

 

Be Well,

Joanna Dolgoff, MD
Dr.Dolgoff's Weigh

 Don't forget.....

 Blessed Nest is teaming with The Riley Project until December 31st!:

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Monday
Aug242009

William is here~ Love this family!

Sierra,William,Grace, Joel, JesseI am so excited to officially announce the arrival of baby William. Sierra and Joel, big sister Grace and big brother Jesse welcomed him into their family on August 7th.

 

 

 Their sweet William James was born at 8:08pm on Friday, August 7th weighing in at 9lbs 9.4oz and standing at a tall 21.5".

Heather is the proud Auntie! Congratulations. We love you!

Joel, Jesse, Grace, William

 Don't forget.....

 Blessed Nest is teaming with The Riley Project for the Month of August:

Purchase a "Riley's Raindrop" in support of The Riley Project here

$39.00 regular price $42.00

 Love, to the moon and back

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Friday
Aug212009

Blessed Nest ~Home sweet Home

The entrance to the park by Heather's home and the Blessed Nest studio in Lawrence, Kansas

Yes, Home sweet home. We hope to visit Heather for a Blessed Nest "meet up" in September. I will have camera and notebook in hand to report on all Lawrence has to offer.

 

Have a wonderful weekend with your family and join us on Saturday for our weekend round up!

 

 Don't forget.....

 Blessed Nest is teaming with The Riley Project for the Month of August:

Purchase a "Riley's Raindrop" in support of The Riley Project here

$39.00 regular price $42.00

 Love, to the moon and back

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