For a kid, winters are about playing in the snow, inside the house, and anywhere else they can! So here is a list of winter games you can play with the kids!

Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis. Its main symptoms are diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes causing severe dehydration. To help prevent the spread of rotavirus in the community, children with diarrhea and / or vomiting infection should be kept home from school or early childhood care services for 48 hours after the last episode of diarrhea or vomiting.

Dopamine is an important brain chemical that influences your mood and feelings of reward and motivation. It helps regulate body movements as well.
Dopamine levels are typically well regulated within the nervous system, but there are some things you can do to naturally increase levels:

Banning selling candy for fundraisers or at school events also forces people to stop and think about what they are doing—and how it might impact students. It makes a statement about how the school values student health—and helps create a school culture of healthy eating.

Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temperatures, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm.

Signs that your baby may have autism: (this list should not be considered a diagnosis, only used as a tool to start a conversation with your doctor who can then start a proper assessment process).

Borage – a fuzzy-leaved herb with sky-blue flowers and a light cucumber taste can be used in fruit salads, green salads or frozen in ice cubes for cold drinks.

Plant source of gamma-linolenic acid (an Omega 6 fatty acid) and the seed oil is often marketed as a GLA supplement.
Source of B vitamins, beta-carotene, fiber, choline, and, trace minerals.
Borage seed oil is used for skin disorders including eczema (atopic dermatitis), seborrheic dermatitis, and neurodermatitis.
Borage is used for stimulating breast milk production; thus it can be used to relieve stress.

Halloween is all about chocolate and sweets. However, using some of these tips will keep your kids, party guests, or trick-or-treaters happy and healthy! Here’s to a healthier Halloween! AMC  wishes you a happy, healthy, and safe Halloween!

It’s Time to Get Your Annual Influenza Vaccine! BE WINTER READY!
Get Your Flu Vaccine at AMC Kyiv today!

Health Benefits of Avocado. Part 1.
Fiber (pre- and probiotic action, prevention of constipation)
Glutathione (detoxification, oxygen saturation)
Vitamin A and E, group B, biotin (improving the quality of hair, nails and skin)