An interesting study, that was published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, compared the rate of peanut allergies of Jewish children from the United Kingdom and Israel. The astonishing result was that the UK kids were ten times as likely to have a peanut allergy than the children from Israel. The scientist who conducted the study,... Read more

Following nine months of pregnancy and hours of labor we happily welcome our newborn into this world. But for many women a new challenge is about to begin – breastfeeding. Oftentimes the nursing routine is established  easily but for many women breastfeeding can be a physically painful experience and one that fills mothers with worry as to if their... Read more

Since the 1960′s, when sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) was recognized as a distinct condition, doctors have been perplexed by its cause. The Journal of the American Medical Association published a study led by Hannah Kinney of Harvard suggesting that low serotonin levels may be the culprit. Seratonin is a chemical in the brain that responds... Read more

A new concept in mikvah is being designed in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. The multi-million dollar project, called “The Crown Heights Bayit”, will contain a state-of-the-art mikvah combined with a women’s community center featuring a spa, fitness center, Olympic-size pool, café, gift-Judaica shop, daily classes and a playroom... Read more

The normal schedule in schools seems to have lunch followed by recess and then back to class. This is now being challenged by experts who are claiming that when kids have recess first and then lunch they eat more and better, visit the nurse less, and even behave better in class. Can something as simple as the timing of recess make a difference in a... Read more

Providing our children with healthy snacks for the day is a conundrum that we all deal with daily during the rushed early morning hours. Of course there are the healthy snacks that never get eaten (or cost a fortune and taste awful) and the unhealthy snacks that are… well… unhealthy. Enter Funky Monkey Snacks. Funky Monkey freeze-dries slices and... Read more

As if labor wasn’t painful enough and we didn’t need our energy for anything in particular, hospitals traditionally do not allow women to eat or drink during labor. Even long labor. Well, thankfully, a new study has shown that this practice is outdated. The prohibition on food and drink was established to prevent Mendelson’s Syndrome which can... Read more

If you use Facebook then this post is a must read. First, become a fan of the new Savvima.com Facebook page! You won’t regret it. Once that vital task has been taken care of take a few moments to read this article by Sarah Perez of the ReadWriteWeb website about ensuring that you understand Facebook’s new privacy setting policies.  Read More

What’s the healthiest diet? High-fat, low-fat or no-fat? High-protein or Vegan? The truth is people have thrived on all of the above diets. The common factor amongst all successful eating plans is they consist of whole foods with minimal processing. Hint: if you’re food has a barcode, you’re not eating close to the source. Foods found in their... Read more

Get out your credit cards! According to recent research, shopping not only burns your money but 48,000 calories a year! Based on the 3,000 women polled, the typical woman makes an average of 132 shopping trips a year, which adds up to 159 hours and 56 minutes of walking at a brisk pace. Of the women surveyed, two-thirds reported that they walked briskly... Read more

We’ve all been faced with the monumental challenge of convincing a child to take icky-tasting medicine “because it’s good for you.” The makers of KidKupz™ have come up with a tempting solution. Now taking medicine can be a sweet-tasting experience for kids. Each dosage-marked cup has a sour candy coated rim (think margarita).... Read more

CNN.com recently ran a story about a woman who was refused a vaginal delivery because she previously had a Caesarean one. Seven months into her pregnancy with her fourth child, Joy Szabo’s obstetrician gave her some news she didn’t want to hear: Because she’d had a previous Caesarean section, the hospital where she planned to deliver was insisting... Read more

MSNBC reports that General Mills, the maker of Lucky Charms, Trix and Cocoa Puffs, will further reduce the amount of sugar in its cereals marketed to children. The move, announced Wednesday, comes as many food companies alter their products and face growing scrutiny from consumers, regulators and health groups over the nutritional value of their foods. General... Read more