Archive for Naperville Health, Fitness & Beauty

American Red Cross H1N1 Flu Shot Recommendations for Naperville

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
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American Red Cross H1N1 Flu Shot Recommendations for Naperville

It’s official… The H1N1 flu shots are being sent out not only to Naperville but around the country as we speak (or write). We will cover some of the facts, myths and recommendations being put out about this flu so you’re armed with the information you need to make informed decisions for you and your family.
This is the latest from the American Red Cross…

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Naperville Women Urged Not to Drink While Pregnant

Friday, September 4th, 2009
| Categories : Featured, Naperville Health, Fitness & Beauty
Naperville Women Urged Not to Drink While Pregnant

The newest Prevention First brochure is being used to promote women not drinking during pregnancy.

I found this hard to believe but it appears that some doctors still don’t seem to understand the importance for women not to drink during pregnancy. I don’t know if this is true for doctors here in Naperville, Illinois but it can’t hurt to help get the word out just in case there are women being told that drinking in moderation while pregnant is safe…

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Naperville Residents Recommended to Avoid Tanning Beds

Sunday, August 16th, 2009
| Categories : Naperville Health, Fitness & Beauty
Naperville Residents Recommended to Avoid Tanning Beds

I have avoided the sun most of my life and have never used a tanning bed. However, I do know there are many people in Naperville who worship the sun but fear the consequences of sunning themselves so they have used tanning beds believing they are protected from the harm the sun causes to our skin.

This latest news is not good news for all these Naperville Residents and the sooner they get this information and heed these warnings the better…

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Here in Naperville Let’s Remember to Protect Our Feet with Sun Screen

Monday, August 3rd, 2009
| Categories : Naperville Health, Fitness & Beauty

Do you use sun screen to protect your skin from the harsh Naperville summer sun? I’ll bet many of you do but how many of you protect your often forgotten feet? I know this is a part I don’t care for the way I do other parts that are routinely exposed during these hot summer days.

With that in mind, here’s some advice all of us should pay attention to so we can protect our feet along with the rest of our precious skin.

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Hey Naperville, June is National Smile Month

Sunday, June 7th, 2009
| Categories : Naperville Health, Fitness & Beauty
Hey Naperville, June is National Smile Month

June is National Smile Month, and the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA), Oral Health America, and participating sponsors, dental offices, community care providers, schools, and camps are encouraging children and adults not to forget their toothbrushes on summer vacation.

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Summer in Naperville Doesn’t Have to Bring Us Lawn Mower Accidents

Friday, June 5th, 2009
| Categories : Naperville Health, Fitness & Beauty
Summer in Naperville Doesn’t Have to Bring Us Lawn Mower Accidents

Using a lawn mower can be as routine as bike riding or barbecues during spring and summer. But often, people find themselves in terrifying situations with these seemingly safe household machines.
In fact, 200,000 people – 16,000 of them children – are injured in lawn mower-related accidents each year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports.

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Benefits Of A Colon Cleanse in Naperville, IL

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
| Categories : Naperville Health, Fitness & Beauty
Benefits Of A Colon Cleanse in Naperville, IL

Health is on the mind of most of us here in Naperville, Illinois. And finding natural ways to maintain our health is at the top of our list for many of us.

Now, a colon cleanse may not be the first thing we would like to place at the top of this list.

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