Managing irritability can be one of the biggest challenges a human can face on their personal development journey. Feeling irritated is nothing out of the ordinary, and is a common emotional state in which people have a low tolerance for stimuli. This makes them easily bothered or upset by small things. Added worry, bad sleep, ...
Wrangling head lice, and the children they infest, must be up there with the most challenging duties a parent or carer has to face. Primary school-aged children, who seem to always be in close proximity to one another, are the most susceptible to lice. But by exploiting the screen-sharing and selfie-taking habits of tweens and ...
Most people would expect a freezer can keep perishable food fresh and safe from spoilage for many months. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Have you ever noticed a funky smell in your freezer? Where does it come from and what can be done to fix the problem? Hardy microbes and pungent chemicals There ...
We like to think of babies as tiny versions of ourselves. But babies aren’t simply miniature adults, especially when it comes to coping in the heat. Babies are at greater risk of overheating when the temperature is high and need different cooling strategies than those that work for adults. Parents have long covered prams and ...
In ancient China there lived a famous medical doctor and pharmacologist named Sun Simiao (A.D. 541-682). Sun was so respected by later generations that he came to be called the “King of Medicine’.’ He not only advocated for health preservation among his patients, but he personally practiced the things he recommended. According to legend, at the age ...
Have you heard the saying “water is life?” Well, it’s true. Water is an essential nutrient. Our bodies cannot produce sufficient water to live, so we need to consume water through food and fluids to survive. Maintaining hydration is one of the most fundamental components of good health. But lots of people don’t like drinking ...
The new year brings plenty of opportunities to take care of yourself and your health. To help you better visualize your goal of being healthy, here are nine habits to say no to for better health in 2023. 1. Eating non-nutritious foods One of the best ways to keep in good shape is to have ...
The health and wellness field is constantly evolving, with new research being published continuously. This article will explore the latest findings and trends for a happy and healthy life, and incorporate these insights into your wellness journey. One area of research that has been gaining a lot of attention in recent years is the importance ...
Most people do not know the best ways to drink water and have formed unhealthy habits when it comes to drinking water. Overdrinking and underdrinking water can cause problems. The healthiest ways to drink water Slowly sip a glass of warm water after getting up The body is dehydrated after a night of metabolism. At ...
I wrote this article for a local magazine recently that was interested in my take on healthy breakfast ideas and I wanted to share it with you in case it’s just what you needed to hear… Why is a healthy breakfast so important? As school reopens, it’s a good time to be reminded of why ...