Articles written by Connie Limon

Health & Fitness > Holistic Health Alternatives to contemporary medicine: 2 of 16

An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine What is complementary and alternative medicine? Complementary and alternative medicine usually refers to practices that are not integrated into conventional medicine. Treatments in the category of complementary and alternative medicine are constantly changing. Treatments ...
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Child obesity: When to consult a doctor: 1 of 5

Child Obesity: When Should You Consider Consulting a Physician? Child obesity is on the rise throughout the world, so much so, that it is being called an "obesity epidemic." The child obesity epidemic is especially prevalent in nations where most of the people live sedentary lives, and eat more convenience foods that are typ...
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Should I worry about my 10 year old girl's weight?: 6 of 7

Childhood Obesity Treatment Plan Children need extra nutrients and calories to help them grow and develop. However, the extra calories it takes to feed children all the nutrients they need has to be balanced with activity to burn excess calories and fat. Calories not burned efficiently increase the risk for childhood obesity...