Jean Shaw - Articles

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Autism - Why My Autistic Son Is More Intelligent Than I Am
One of the biggest problems for people with disabilities, particularly those with a learning disability like autism is the limited opportunity for social inclusion. Read
By: Jean Shaw | 16/04/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
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Diets - Not For Me Thank You
I must confess I'm not one for "diets". Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types around? Could it be they just don't work? Read
By: Jean Shaw | 15/04/2008 | Health
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Why Being Healthy Is More Important Than Being Slim
The last few days have made me realise how important it is to live for the day and value your health. Read
By: Jean Shaw | 07/04/2008 | Sports and Fitness
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Dyslexia - How Schooling Affects Behaviour
Education is the key to life and if a child leaves with low literacy skills his or her employment prospects could be seriously impaired. Unfortunately, these days it's usually the formal qualifications you have which gets you the first foot in the door. Read
By: Jean Shaw | 03/04/2008 | Health
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Autism And Self Harm - Surely Parents Know Best
Many autistic individuals self harm but surely the parents should be allowed to decide how to best help keep their children safe. Read
By: Jean Shaw | 18/03/2008 | Health
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Weight And Flying - Why You Should Shed Excess Pounds
Being overweight and obesity have been blamed for many medial problems, but now it seems, it's also the cause of some plane crashes - especially the smaller ones. Read
By: Jean Shaw | 06/03/2008 | Health
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Food - What Can We Eat?
Recent surveys have shown that one in four of us are completely confused with the official guidelines on healthy eating. Read
By: Jean Shaw | 06/03/2008 | Health
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Mercury Poisoning - Yes, Your Teeth May Indeed Be Killing You
Mercury is the second most toxic substance on the planet after plutonium and it makes up 50% of every amalgam filling. Did you know your teeth could be killing you? Don't laugh - it isn't funny and unfortunately for many it's a very real situation. Believe me, I know. Read
By: Jean Shaw | 02/02/2008 | Health
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Probiotics And Pregnancy - What You Should Know (Part 2)
Fortunately people are slowly beginning to realise the importance of friendly bacteria and are re-introducing probiotic bacteria into their diets. Good bacteria deal with all the bad stuff and keep the pathogenic strains under control. Read
By: Jean Shaw | 19/01/2008 | Health
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Nutrition, Fitness, Relaxation And Sleep - The Recipe For A Healthy Lifestyle
In my thirties I felt elated, engaged, excited and focused. I want that feeling back again so I am not going to "diet" but focus on four areas in my life -Nutrition, Fitness, Relaxation and Sleep. Read
By: Jean Shaw | 19/01/2008 | Sports and Fitness