Q: I am pregnant, and I went to the salon and they told me not to color my hair when I'm pregnant. I am turning grey and it does not look good. Are they correct? HELP!
A: While many women choose to avoid any possible toxins during pregnancy, and some are very well proven that you must avoid, like alcohol, smoking, and many medications, some of the wives tales are not as clear. When you review the literature, there is no clear association between coloring your hair and birth defects, so we will leave it to you to make the decision.
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Protecting Children From Frostbite
by Dean Heller MD January 3rd, 2014 | Ask the Doctor
Q: I just moved to Vermont from Miami and I,myself, am having trouble getting used to this cold winter, so I have been staying inside a lot. My concern is with my 3 kids; they are loving the snow. On the days they have school, I don't worry too much as I know they are inside for most of the day. But, it looks like we may have more snow days coming up, so they will be home while I am at work, so I worry about them staying out all day.
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January Observance
by Editorial Team January 1st, 2014 | Health Observance
As we flip the calendar and January begins, it is time to introduce the health observance of the month. This month we will be focusing on birth defect prevention. On a weekly basis, we will be looking into the latest news and information for this important health topic, covering birth defect topics from various perspectives. Be sure to check back regularly to keep yourself informed.
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