It is quite natural for any child to dislike new kind of food right away. It may take 10 or more tries getting a child to accept a new food. It is essential for parents to behave patiently if you want your child to eat right and healthy. For overall growth and development, parents should offer kids foods from each of the food group. Read the rest of this entry »

At some point of time or the other we have all experienced muscle cramps. They can occur anywhere in the body and can cause undue pain and discomfort. Stomach is one such area where you can experience frequent cramps. They can be mistaken for bellyache, indigestion, upset stomach and side stitch. Cramps usually occur when the affected muscles do not get adequate amount of oxygen. Stress, overindulgence and heavy exercise after a big meal can have an impact on the stomach and cause cramps. They can be relieved by using over-the-counter medications but the best long term strategy is to avoid such situations that will affect the stomach. Read the rest of this entry »