Archive for September, 2011
CDC: Low rates of breastfeeding add $2.2 billion a year to medical costs.
Low rates of breastfeeding add $2.2 billion a year to medical costs. Babies who are fed formula and stop breastfeeding early have higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and respiratory and ear infections, and tend to require more doctor visits, hospitalizations and prescriptions.
Despite the acknowledged benefits of breastfeeding — including protecting against childhood obesity — many U.S. hospitals fare poorly when it comes to providing sufficient support and encouragement, according to a new report sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (more…)
Reason to Believe
Sometimes we need to see to believe.
Jesus was gentle with Thomas and his doubts.
He allowed him to touch His wounded heart.
Is He doing the same for us now,
in this new millennium?
A statue of Christ mysteriously weeps and bleeds in Cochabamba, Bolivia
In the same city Katya Rivas experiences the wounds of the crucifixion of Christ, the stigmata. Although theologically uneducated she writes profound teachings which she says are dictated by Christ.
In Argentina, a communion host (bread) changes to living flesh.
Are these claims true?
Is it the body and blood of Jesus Christ?
What does Science have to say?
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