Experiencing menstrual cramps is completely normal. Abdominal pain is most common, but you can also feel pain in the back, while some women get unbearable headaches, feel dizzy, get cold sweats, and feel generally unwell. Photo by Polina Zimmerman from Pexels Menstrual cramps usually occur someday before or at the beginning of menstruation. For some, they last during the entire period but for most women, they go away after a few days. They … [Read more...]

Low energy levels can have negative impacts on your social and professional life. But when that fatigue sets in how do you fight it? If you struggle with low energy, undoubtedly you’ll be interested in learning how to use CBD oil and other tools to increase your energy levels    Eat Right  Often low energy is caused by poor nutrition. Energy-boosting foods include those that contain lots of vitamin B, D, C, and magnesium. Omega 3, COQ10, … [Read more...]

Hay fever is a type of allergic reaction. It occurs when dust mites and pollens get airborne and get into your eyes and nose. It can result in inflammation, and it mostly affects the eyes, sinus passages, throat, and face. When it occurs seasonally, it usually happens when the child has an allergy to pollen. Pollen is small particles that get released into the air by certain trees and grasses. When a child inhales these pollens, they get an … [Read more...]

Creating a healthy lifestyle is no easy feat. Finding the right balance between work and home life, as well as the fitness routine that works best for you, will take time and exploration. Here are suggestions on how to build a healthy lifestyle in six steps to make things simpler.    Know Your Limits  Consider where you are in terms of fitness. If you are looking to begin exercising for the first time in a while, then going … [Read more...]

As a busy mom, your focus is often on your children and their well-being. For years, this works fine, but we also reach a point where we have to look at the people who raised us and possibly start caring for them as well. Maybe your dad can't safely drive the way he used to, or perhaps your mom is showing signs of dementia or struggling with her mobility.   Even if your parents are still working, you're likely thinking about what the … [Read more...]

Food addiction is as real as drug or alcohol addictions. In some cases, it may require therapy sessions or visiting support groups, which are integral parts of any addiction treatment.  Like any other addiction, food addiction is characterized by an inability to stop eating certain foods, even when you are already aware of the harm that they cause to your body. After all, food addiction may lead to severe health problems, such as obesity … [Read more...]

Looking after the people you love is a natural response, and you as a human have a built-in mechanism that makes you want to care for the things you care about. This instinct kicks into overdrive when someone dear to your heart is in distress and needs you. Now, you would do everything in your power to ensure that person is as comfortable as possible, and you would even be willing to sacrifice your own comfort to make that happen. This is a … [Read more...]

A good sleeping pattern is needed to get a high quality sleep. If you do not have any particular sleep pattern then you will have to face several problems.  Did you know that to have a fit body and mind, all we need is good and high-quality sleep! You need a calm mindless tension, best sleeping position, a good sleeping pattern, and last but not the least a good mattress. Yes, You are right, Sleeping pattern has its own importance in … [Read more...]

Have you been finding it harder to concentrate since the pandemic began, experienced sleep problems during quarantine or otherwise felt that your mental acuity just hasn’t been as sharp as it used to be? If so, you might be among the many people who have been experiencing a phenomenon commonly referred to as “brain fog” during quarantine. Brain fog may generally be associated with older individuals, but in the context of the pandemic, it has … [Read more...]

Thumb sucking may seem harmless at first, but as the child continues the bad habit it will become a problem as we covered last year. The habit not only leads to physical consequences, it can result in emotional and social issues. There are a variety of reasons that thumb sucking is a negative coping mechanism. While developing as a way for the child to comfort themselves when they’re stressed, sad, or uncomfortable, if it continues the child will … [Read more...]