http://www.minti.com/members/hermy/advice/ Most Recent Advice on Minti by hermy Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk hermy                          Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a name given to a group of neuromuscular disorders that cause a progressive and selective degeneration and weakness of voluntary muscles. There are around 60 of these disorders and they all involve a progressive and irreversible wasting of muscle tissue.                         Neuromuscular diseases are divided into three main groups, these are; n      Dystrophies --  these are characterised ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7453/Muscular-dystrophy/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7453/Muscular-dystrophy/ Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:28:56 -0700 hermy                        Turner syndrome (TS) is another syndrome that affects girls. A female is born with two X chromosomes in TS one of the X chromosomes is missing or abnormal.         Features at birth are; n      Small sizen      Broad chestn      Widely spaced nipplesn      Puffy hands and feetn      Prominent earsn      Short, broad neck Characteristics as they get older are; n      Short staturen      Webbed neckn      Low hairline ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7442/Turner-syndrome/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7442/Turner-syndrome/ Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:59:42 -0700 hermy                          Rett syndrome is a developmental nervous system disorder, usually affecting only girls. Boys with this gene defect do not survive. Rett syndrome is caused by a mutated gene on the X chromosome.                        A girl with Rett syndrome will begin to develop normally. By 18 months, the development appears to stop or reverse. The age of onset and severity of ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7431/Rett-syndrome/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7431/Rett-syndrome/ Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:52:19 -0700 hermy                           Hearing impairment can be described according to its degree; n      Mildn      Moderaten      Severen      Profound               Deafness is simply defined as the inability to hear.                          Some of the common causes of hearing impairment or deafness are; n      Genetic conditionsn      Infection during pregnancyn      Birth complicationsn      Craniofacial abnormalitiesn      Meningitisn      Head trauma or perforated eardrumsn      Persistent ear infectionsn      Some syndromes and degenerative disorders.                        Some signs of ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7368/Hearing-impairment/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7368/Hearing-impairment/ Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:59:07 -0700 hermy Vision Impairment is defined as the limitation of one or more functions of the eye.                            If our child is born visually impaired or blind they will experience the world in a very different way, as a very high percentage of early learning is done by sight. Early intervention is very critical at this stage to reduce the risk of developmental ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7305/-Visual-Impairment/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7305/-Visual-Impairment/ Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:52:14 -0700 hermy                                   Angel man syndrome (AS) is a genetic disorder that causes developmental delays and neurological problems.                                   Children with AS will appear normal at birth, but will have feeding problems in the first few months and will exhibit noticeable developmental delays by the age of 6-12 months. They will often suffer from seizures these will begin from 2-3 years of age. ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7282/Angel-man-syndrome/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7282/Angel-man-syndrome/ Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:51:35 -0700 hermy                            Spina Bifida is a birth defect where the spinal cord or its’ coverings have not completely developed. Spina Bifida occurs before birth, usually in the first month of development, it can be treated as soon as the baby is born.                            There are two forms of Spina Bifida, these are;           Spina Bifida Occulta – this is the mildest form. Children ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7265/Spina-Bifida/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7265/Spina-Bifida/ Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:32:02 -0700 hermy                             Hydrocephalus is known as fluid on the brain, this is actually cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The excessive accumulation of CSF causes harmful pressure on the brain.                            Symptoms of hydrocephalus vary with age. In babies you will find that the skull will expand to accommodate the build up of fluid. The most obvious sign being, a rapid increase in head circumference.       ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7219/Hydrocephalus/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7219/Hydrocephalus/ Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:19:54 -0700 hermy Down syndrome is a genetic disorder.                 We are made up of 46 chromosomes; in most cases of Down syndrome the child will inherit one extra chromosome. It is this extra genetic material that causes Down syndrome.               Some common features in Down syndrome are (this is not to say they are all the same); n      Flattened facial featuresn      Protruding tonguen      Small ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7218/Down-syndrome/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7218/Down-syndrome/ Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:57:11 -0700 hermy When I was younger,  I worked with children with disabilities, I did this for 3 years. I would like to write a few articles on some of the disabilities that are out there. I know I was only young when I first started working in this place, but I can say that I didn’t realise these people existed till then, ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7186/Cerebral-palsy/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7186/Cerebral-palsy/ Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:26:59 -0700 hermy Abdominal pain is a very common complaint in children, and it’s very hard to diagnose. Sometimes stomach pains do not have to be treated, they will just go away in a few hours or days with no special treatment, other times pain will continue and the cause becomes more obvious and can be treated.          There are many causes of stomach ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7162/Abdominal-pain/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7162/Abdominal-pain/ Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:01:49 -0700 hermy                         You as a parent have an important role to play; you must make this experience positive and not scary. You will normally receive a booklet with information, read this to your child, if your child has any questions answer them truthfully, if you are unsure of something make sure you ask your Doctor and then explain it to your ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6993/Your-child-is-having-an-operation/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6993/Your-child-is-having-an-operation/ Sat, 04 Aug 2007 06:57:12 -0700 hermy                            I was 38  when we decided to have Ryan and Ashlei, because of this I was advised to have an amniocentesis test.                          I was firstly given an ultrasound to determine whether I was at high risk of abnormalities, this ultrasound is used to evaluate;n      Foetal developmentn      Foetal heart raten      Tonen      Amniotic fluid volumen      Foetal activity levels                        If abnormalities are ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6986/Amniocentesis/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6986/Amniocentesis/ Thu, 02 Aug 2007 21:58:04 -0700 hermy                                 Mild cramps or a slight twinge in the lower back are considered the normal affects of menstruation. Some women can suffer severe discomfort and can even be disabilitated during this stage.               PMS can have many symptoms, the main ones are; n      Bloatingn      Irritabilityn      Tender breastn      Headachesn      Constipation                               These are caused by hormonal changes. These symptoms can at times cause social ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6871/Premenstrual-Syndrome-PMS/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6871/Premenstrual-Syndrome-PMS/ Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:59:22 -0700 hermy A good friend of mine just suffered an ectopic pregnancy only recently, this is my reason for writing this article.                           An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg implants itself somewhere other than in the uterus. This can be life threatening, as the fertilized egg grows it may rupture the organ it has implanted itself. The most common part where ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6869/Ectopic-Pregnancy/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6869/Ectopic-Pregnancy/ Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:07:57 -0700 hermy                             Convenience foods are defined as items that need little or no preparation, from ready to eat breakfast cereals, canned or frozen foods, to pre-packaged heat and serve meals.                            Nutritionally, these products do not compare with home cooked meals. Most convenience foods contain a lot of sugar, salt and fat compared to home cooked meals.                           Processing can strip vitamins and ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6856/Convenience-Foods/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6856/Convenience-Foods/ Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:25:20 -0700 hermy                       I developed Bell’s palsy in my second pregnancy. Just thought I would let you know a little about it.                      Bell’s palsy is a facial muscle weakness or paralysis.   Symptoms n      One side of your face feels numb and does not move as normaln      Headachesn      Your smile appears lop sidedn      Your eye brow will not move on the affected siden      Your ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6801/Bells-Palsy/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6801/Bells-Palsy/ Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:30:18 -0700 hermy                               My second born was a very unsettled baby ……..lots of crying, feeling stressed and tired.                              When our babies cry they are letting us know that something is wrong. There are many reasons as to why they are crying. n      They could be hungry-new borns need frequent feeds, even if you just fed them,  a top up may be necessaryn      Comfort ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6747/Crying/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6747/Crying/ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:08:15 -0700 hermy                     Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the intestinal tract from mouth to anus. It is also known as ileitis.         Common symptoms are; n      Abdominal pain (lower right area)n      Diarrhoean      Weight lossn      Fevern      Intestinal bleedingn      Anaemia                  Children with crohn’s disease may suffer stunted growth and delayed sexual development.                   Crohn’s disease has no ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6691/Crohns-Disease/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6691/Crohns-Disease/ Sun, 08 Jul 2007 06:28:34 -0700 hermy                        Three out of four of my babies suffered from jaundice, this is why I thought to write some advice on the condition.                      When bilirubin, builds up in the blood, the child’s skin may appear yellow. Bilirubin is a by product produced by the liver. Jaundice will develop when bilirubin is allowed to accumulate in the body.                     A baby may ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6647/Jaundice/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6647/Jaundice/ Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:44:31 -0700 hermy                   My first marriage ended in divorce. When I finally decided that I could no longer tolerate the things he put me through…….                                  One day I sat my ex down and explained to him that this could not go on. I suppose I could write a book on it, but I won’t bore you with the lengthy details. The ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6645/Divorce/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6645/Divorce/ Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:19:02 -0700 hermy                              This is called gestational hypertension. This can harm your kidneys and other organs, can cause low birth weight and early delivery. In more serious cases the mother will develop “Preeclampsia” which can be dangerous.                                                            Preeclampsia starts after 20 weeks, as a result of kidney problems; mothers will suffer high BP and show protein in their urine. A trace ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6618/High-Blood-Pressure-BP-During-Pregnancy/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6618/High-Blood-Pressure-BP-During-Pregnancy/ Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:27:52 -0700 hermy                           I suffered high blood pressure in my third pregnancy so I thought I would write a little bit about it……..                         As blood pressure circulates through the body, it exerts varying degrees of force on artery walls, this is called BP.                         One in five Australians suffers from high BP. High BP will damage heart and blood vessels which will lead ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6617/Blood-Pressure-BP/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6617/Blood-Pressure-BP/ Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:24:03 -0700 hermy Tooth decay and gum disease are caused by colonies of bacteria, this is called plaque. If plaque is not flossed or brushed away, it will produce acids that wear away the tooth enamel. Plaque will harden into tartar, which will lead to gum inflammation, or gingivitis.                                                     Fluoride, occurring naturally in foods and water, can be a powerful tool for ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6550/Dental-Health/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6550/Dental-Health/ Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:13:39 -0700 hermy                 A craving is an insistent desire that you just can’t ignore. Sometimes cravings could happen in response to; n      Stressn      Hormonal changesn      Excessive hunger                 Pregnant women will develop food cravings, usually for pickles and other salty foods. This is said to happen due to a physical need. During pregnancy, blood volume doubles, as a result women will need extra sodium ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6535/Cravings/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6535/Cravings/ Sun, 24 Jun 2007 04:33:07 -0700 hermy                                       UTIs are also known as cystitis, they affect the bladder but may also affect the kidneys, the tubes that carry urine to the bladder ( ureters ) and the tube through which urine exits the body ( urethra ).             Common symptoms; n      Urgency, even when bladder is not fulln      Urination is accompanied by pain or burning and in some cases ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6521/Urinary-Tract-Infection--UTI-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6521/Urinary-Tract-Infection--UTI-/ Sat, 23 Jun 2007 17:57:02 -0700 hermy                In Australian one in three women has difficulties with bladder control after birth.               There are a few types of incontinence; n      Stress incontinence:  This is caused by weak pelvic floor muscles. A small amount of urine will leak when you ;n      Sneezen      Coughn      Laughn      And during physical exertion n      Urge incontinence:  This is when you get a strong sudden urge to ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6457/Incontinence/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6457/Incontinence/ Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:16:39 -0700 hermy           Fruit is loaded with nutritional value, it is rich in anti-oxidants. It has been demonstrated in studies that anti-oxidants reduce the incidence of cancer, heart attacks and stroke. Anti-oxidants work by preventing cell damage.         Health experts recommend 2-3 servings of fruit a day.                  Citrus fruit is among the richest source of vitamin C; n      Orangesn      Grape fruitn      Tangerinen      Rock melonsn      ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6441/Fruit-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6441/Fruit-/ Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:11:21 -0700 hermy                             Glandular fever is caused by the Epstein - Barr virus, this virus is transmitted in the saliva by coughing, sneezing or kissing. Symptoms; n      Fatiguen      Fevern      Severe sore throatn      Swollen lymph nodesn      Loss of appetiten      Headachesn      General achenes                 The spleen and liver may become enlarged. In more severe cases the person may became jaundice.                         These symptoms may be misdiagnosed as ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6373/Glandular-Fever/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6373/Glandular-Fever/ Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:16:16 -0700 hermy Again my son suffers very often from cold sores, so I thought I would write a little on them……                            Cold sores are caused by a strain of herpes simplex virus, it appears like a cluster of blisters that are very painful.        Type 1 Herpes:  causes cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth.        Type 2 Herpes:  is genital herpes and ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6372/Clod-SoresHerpes-1/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6372/Clod-SoresHerpes-1/ Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:54:35 -0700 hermy My son suffers very badly with mouth ulcers so I thought I would write a little about them.                         Mouth ulcers appear as several painful white or yellowish circular raised spots. They usually affect the softer parts of the mouth. They are very painful for the first few days, they last about one to two weeks. Large ulcers may last weeks ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6371/Mouth-Ulcers/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6371/Mouth-Ulcers/ Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:37:04 -0700 hermy                      The coastal city of Wollongong is located just over 80km south of Sydney……                      Wollongong CBD is a thriving commercial centre, with more than 300 stores. The Crown Street mall is closed to traffic, this area possess a concentration of stores, restaurants, cafes and entertainment. Towards the end of Crown Street you find Wollongong Entertainment Centre and Win Stadium, these ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6297/Holidaying-in-Wollongong-What-to-do-in-my-town/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6297/Holidaying-in-Wollongong-What-to-do-in-my-town/ Sun, 10 Jun 2007 03:09:41 -0700 hermy Stress is defined as any condition that places undue strain on the body….. Physical Symptoms; n      Palpitations, shortness of breathn      Rapid breathing, dizziness or light headednessn      Tingling sensation in the hands and or feetn      Chronic backache and neck painn      Frequent headachesn      Diarrhoea or constipationn      Digestive problems Psychological Symptoms; n      Difficulty in making decisionsn      Sleep problemsn      Fatiguen      Anxietyn      Changes in appetiten      Increased reliance on alcohol, ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6246/Stress/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6246/Stress/ Fri, 08 Jun 2007 05:56:57 -0700 hermy We are not always present when our children fall and hit their heads. .Minor accidents can cause eye and brain damage. These may show up as a range of behaviour changes, they can be life threatening problems from head trauma. If your child is not acting like normal is unusually sleepy, inattentive and agitated, take them to see a doctor ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6221/Head-Trauma/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6221/Head-Trauma/ Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:51:18 -0700 hermy As parents we really cannot avoid stress, but we can try and reduce its’ impact on our health.                    Sitting meditation; can exert a calming effect on our bodies as well as our minds, it reduces stress, slows the heart rate, and lowers blood pressure; n      Sit comfortably in a quiet spot. Close your eyes and breathe deeply and slowlyn      Focus your ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6200/Relaxing-Techniques/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6200/Relaxing-Techniques/ Sun, 03 Jun 2007 21:40:46 -0700 hermy                  Food poisoning is applied to illness resulting from bacterial or viral contamination of food.                 There are many opportunities for contamination to occur, during the trail of harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting and displaying food. Food poisoning usually happens due to faulty handling and preparation in the home, restaurants or food service outlets…..   Symptoms; n      Nausean      Vomitingn      Diarrhoean      Crampsn      Headache                  Botulism is ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6125/Food-Poisoning/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6125/Food-Poisoning/ Tue, 29 May 2007 07:10:24 -0700 hermy  I was reading an article recently on wrapping your baby….         Thought I would write this as an advice mainly because it’s so important, especially through these winter months….            Over wrapping your baby with hats and thick blankets can lead to thermal stress and can add to the risk of sudden infant death syndrome….           Wrapping your baby correctly may improve their ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6123/Dont-Over-Wrap-Your-Baby/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6123/Dont-Over-Wrap-Your-Baby/ Tue, 29 May 2007 06:30:09 -0700 hermy              Babies can easily get sick from food poisoning…. n      Wash hands thoroughly before preparing food or feeding your babyn      Wash fruit and vegetables well, even if they are going to be peeled or cookedn      Date and label all food that is going to be refrigerated, prepared foods can be stored in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Hot food ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6000/Food-Hygiene-for-Babies/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6000/Food-Hygiene-for-Babies/ Mon, 21 May 2007 19:08:20 -0700 hermy Just a few suggestions; n      Eat dry cereal, biscuits or dry toast as soon as you get upn      Avoid greasy foodsn      Instead of three big meals try several small meals through the dayn      Try sipping ginger alen      Try an acupressure braceletn      Have someone else prepare the dinners                The last one was my favourite……     If anyone has any other suggestions feel free ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5999/Coping-With-Morning-Sickness/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5999/Coping-With-Morning-Sickness/ Mon, 21 May 2007 18:28:10 -0700 hermy              This is the most important time in our lives, it is therefore very important to maintain good nutrition.             During pregnancy, the recommended weight gain is approximately 10-15 kg. Women who are under weight may need to put more on and women who are over weight should offcourse put on less.             When pregnant you should add 800-1100 kilojoules to your ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5997/Helping-Your-Nutrition-While-Pregnant/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5997/Helping-Your-Nutrition-While-Pregnant/ Mon, 21 May 2007 18:19:00 -0700 hermy                     Coeliac disease becomes apparent in young children when they begin to eat foods that contain wheat, rye, barley and other cereal grain. Gluten is found in these grains, it combines with antibodies in the digestive tract to damage the walls of the small intestine, and this will interfere with the absorption of many nutrients. Symptoms; n      Stomach upsetsn      Diarrhoean      Abdominal crampsn      ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5926/Coeliac-Disease/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5926/Coeliac-Disease/ Tue, 15 May 2007 18:21:24 -0700 hermy To promote healing and tissue repair, an adequate diet should be maintained, extra kilojoules, protein, zinc, vitamins and minerals…….. Foods high in proteins and zinc are; n      Lean meat n      Poultryn      Fish and shell fishn      Eggsn      Legumesn      Fruit and vegies high in vitamin C……these help with the healing process.             A burns victim requires extra fluid, sodium and potassium, these are actually ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5925/To-Help-Burns-Heal/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5925/To-Help-Burns-Heal/ Tue, 15 May 2007 18:15:36 -0700 hermy               My daughter Charlotte has suffered from hay fever from a very young age.        At the beginning I would presume it was a flu, because the symptoms are very similar, but I was soon to find out that she was allergic to pollens and her greatest allergy was to dust mite………            I took a few steps to help with Charlotte’s ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5914/Hay-Fever/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5914/Hay-Fever/ Mon, 14 May 2007 20:21:06 -0700 hermy                            This disorder has many flu like symptoms, no apparent cause and no proven cure….    Symptoms; n      Fatiguen      Headachesn      Muscle aches and weaknessn      Tender lymph nodesn      Sore throatn      Joint painn      Difficulty concentratingn      Short term memory problemsn      Chronic or recurring low grade fever                        There is no test for CFS, so doctors must rule out all other medical causes before coming to the ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5832/Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome-CFS/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5832/Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome-CFS/ Wed, 09 May 2007 04:18:56 -0700 hermy Whenever we need an energy boost our bodies are programmed to send out hunger signals.            Snacks don’t have to fattening. Fruit and vegetables are ideal snacks, high in vitamins and minerals, these types of snacks can take the edge of hunger.            Snacks can be similar to a small meal, some suggestions are; n      Vegetable soupn      Cheese and biscuitsn      Yogurt with fruitn      ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5819/Healthy-Snacking/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5819/Healthy-Snacking/ Mon, 07 May 2007 20:35:01 -0700 hermy                            My mother has told me stories about my sleep walking as a child…my older two children were never unsettled sleepers, Ryan is, this is why I am beginning to wonder whether Ryan could be sleep walking, he seems to have all the symptoms for it.                          Ryan will often wonder around his room, he seems to reach a certain point ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5756/Sleep-Walking/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5756/Sleep-Walking/ Wed, 02 May 2007 05:32:17 -0700 hermy The runny nose, cough, sore throat, fevers muscle and joint pains are all signs of the common cold or flu                      Colds and flu are respiratory infections that are caused by viruses and are very contagious.                      It is recommended that people over the age of 65 and those over 6 months who suffer chronic disorders of the lungs or heart have ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5703/Colds-and-Flu/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5703/Colds-and-Flu/ Sat, 28 Apr 2007 04:55:48 -0700 hermy My eldest daughter has a friend, this young lady has struggled with this illness since she was 12 years old…..At first it was treated as something they really were not sure of, but eventually it was diagnosed as anorexia nervosa…..                    Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder, it is mostly common in adolescent girls and young women, a small percentage of ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5654/Anorexia-Nervosa/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5654/Anorexia-Nervosa/ Sun, 22 Apr 2007 21:10:31 -0700 hermy               Early nutrition is vital for our children, the eating patterns we teach our children at this early stage will determine how well our babies grow.           As mothers we often question whether our babies are getting enough to eat……              Babies who have regular poos and have six or more wet nappies are most probably getting enough. Growth is also another ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5647/Early-Nutrition/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5647/Early-Nutrition/ Sat, 21 Apr 2007 05:50:24 -0700 hermy Our summers are becoming very hot, the sun can have many harmful effects on our children……                    Heat illness covers a range of conditions eg; sunburn, heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, if we as parents don’t take the precautions to prevent them our children could be affected for life……                    Sunburn can have very harmful affect on our ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5586/Heat-Illness/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5586/Heat-Illness/ Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:01:21 -0700 hermy              OSA is when breathing occasionally becomes blocked during sleep......         When children suffer from OSA, the heart rate slows, the nervous system is stimulated, blood pressure rises, and thus sleep is disturbed. Children can not cope with broken sleep and this will cause bad behaviour....       Children who are at an increased risk are; n      Children with enlarged tonsils and adenoidsn      Children ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5499/Obstructive-Sleep-Apnoea-OSA/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5499/Obstructive-Sleep-Apnoea-OSA/ Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:09:17 -0700 hermy When I was 18 yrs old, I developed a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. It isn’t common in children but some still get it, it usually affects people over 30 yrs, and it is more common in women then men.......                    When a person has carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), the “tunnel” of bones and ligaments in the wrist, narrows. The narrowing ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5467/Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5467/Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome/ Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:47:21 -0700 hermy   Children can benefit from the relationship they share with a pet.............       BUT it’s not uncommon for pets to transmit infections, especially to children. It is important to educate your self on how to protect your children from these infections..........      It is important to choose your pet well. Preferably a healthy animal that is purchased from a reputable breeder, ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5430/Safety-with-pets/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5430/Safety-with-pets/ Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:49:39 -0700 hermy                    My eldest girl developed severe abdominal pains one night she was only 12years old. The pains were so severe I took her straight to the hospital. The doctors at the hospital queried appendicitis, but sent her home anyway. They told me to take her to our family doctor......                  On her second attack the pain again was very severe and ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5428/Appendicitis/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5428/Appendicitis/ Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:41:22 -0700 hermy                           Flat head syndrome as it is known, happens when babies spend too much time in one position. This happens a lot more often now because we are taught to lay our children on their backs when they sleep to prevent sudden infant death syndrome. If we can be more aware of the effects that can result from laying children ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5402/Plagiocephaly-flat-head/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5402/Plagiocephaly-flat-head/ Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:50:36 -0700 hermy My eldest girl developed a condition called fused labia. I though I would write same advice on this condition.                            Fused labia commonly occur in girls between the ages of 6 months and 6 years. Usually the labia are separate, with a clear opening between them. When fused labia occurs the labia are stuck together, leaving a smaller opening. This does ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5401/Fused-Labia/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5401/Fused-Labia/ Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:42:25 -0700 hermy Antibiotics are prescribed to kill bacteria that cause infections, the only problem is they also kill the good bacteria that live in your child’s Intestine. This good bacteria regulates the consistency of the stools and help with digestion.                                                                                  Destroying these good bacteria can cause; n      diarrhoean      nappy rashn      oral thrushn      vomitingn      rash on body               If any of this signs are ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5351/Side-Effects-Of-Antibiotics/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5351/Side-Effects-Of-Antibiotics/ Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:38:04 -0700 hermy           I decided to write an advice on meningitis. This illness is very dangerous and can be life threatening if not caught in time....           Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord......   Signs of meningitis; n      High fevern      Stiff neckn      Severe and persistent headachen      Bulging soft spot in childrenn      Nausean      Vomitingn      Dislike to bright lightsn      ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5315/MeningitisSigns-and-Symptoms/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5315/MeningitisSigns-and-Symptoms/ Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:49:36 -0700 hermy                      I decided to write this advice on anaphylaxis because a really good friend of mine suffered an anaphylactic reaction to medicine, needless to say she lost her baby, we nearly lost her as well – The Doctors worked hard to save both of them but the reaction was so severe they had to choose, because of the circumstances they ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5284/Anaphylaxis/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5284/Anaphylaxis/ Sun, 25 Mar 2007 05:55:53 -0700 hermy Gastroenteritis or ‘Gastro’, is the term used to describe an infection in the digestive tract.            Most gastro is caused by a virus which is caught from other people.            A less frequent cause is Food Poisoning. Bacteria gets into food (especially milk) because of poor hygiene during its preparation, or because prepared food has been kept in a warm place for ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5282/Gastro/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5282/Gastro/ Sat, 24 Mar 2007 21:30:34 -0700 hermy A premature baby is one that is born three weeks or more before the pregnancy has reached full term.        A premature baby will be;n      smalln      underweightn      not fully developed       These babies need special care. These babies can often be saved by putting them in an incubator and giving them intensive medical care.        A mother may go into early labour due ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5255/Premature-Babies/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5255/Premature-Babies/ Fri, 23 Mar 2007 06:05:56 -0700 hermy                 Just the other day I was reading an article in the telegraph where the Ambulance Service has been forced to introduce super sized ambulances......                Apparently the work; load for these heavy duty ambulances have doubled in the last 3 yrs.....               Recent studies estimate 67 percent of Australian men and 52 percent of Women aged 25 years and over are ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5237/obesity/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5237/obesity/ Thu, 22 Mar 2007 05:22:49 -0700 hermy            I am a smoker and would really like to make people aware of the damage we are causing our children, this is why I have decided to write this advice.......         Children of parents who smoke;n      Cough and wheeze more then other childrenn      They have reduced lung capacityn      They suffer bronchitis more oftenn      They have more ear infectionsn      They make ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5230/Passive-Smoking/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5230/Passive-Smoking/ Wed, 21 Mar 2007 19:21:43 -0700 hermy Diabetes mellitus is a condition where the hormone Insulin is in short  supply or does not work.          My niece now 11 yrs has diabetes, she was diagnosed at a very young age....she has diabetes 1....            The cause of diabetes is unknown, it is not infectious but it does seem to run in families.....            Insulin is produced by the pancreas. It ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5151/diabetes-mellitus/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5151/diabetes-mellitus/ Sat, 17 Mar 2007 17:21:44 -0700 hermy                      A caesarean section (c-section) is the delivery of a baby through an abdominal cut. Surgery is done while the person is awake but anaesthetised from the chest down, by epidural or spinal anaesthesia.                     The beginning of your day; you will arrive to maternity ward were you will be given a white gown to put on... you would of had ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5147/CESAREAN-SECTION/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5147/CESAREAN-SECTION/ Sat, 17 Mar 2007 03:50:39 -0700 hermy We have a swimming pool and i just thought to write up same advice for it...... --Pools are very dangerous if not monitored properly..... --Drawnings are the number one cause of death for children under 5yrs...... --For every drawning there are 11 near drawning incidents,according to government statistics,many of these near drawnings will result in totally disabling a child or brain damage....... --Drawnings happen ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5094/pool-safety-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5094/pool-safety-/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:39:06 -0700 hermy             My 16 yr old son suffers temperal lobe epilepsy. He developed the condition when he was about 8 yrs old. I suppose i am writting this because of the fact it was a little hard to diagnose.            People suffering this condition are people having a simple partial seizure that originates in the temperal lobe.These people will experience an ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4662/temperal-lobe-epilepsy/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4662/temperal-lobe-epilepsy/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:51:18 -0800 hermy        I wanted to write same advice on febrile convulsions due to the fact that 3 out of 4 of my children have suffered from them and ofcourse i stand a good chance of my youngest also having them.       febrile convulsions are brought on by high temperatures,usually the core temperature rises above 38c .       1 in 25 children will have ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4577/Febrile-Convulsions/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4577/Febrile-Convulsions/ Mon, 12 Feb 2007 04:39:59 -0800