June 20, 2018 As our world opens its borders, it’s easier than ever for vulnerable populations to get taken advantage of by large corporations who seek to exploit their resources for profit. One way to ensure that you’re supporting companies who have fair and sustainable practices is to look for fair trade certifications in products that you use in your home.
June 20, 2018 Summer is here but that doesn’t mean everyone stops working. The weather may be nicer but it’s important to try to stay focused so that you can reach your goals by the end of the year. Even if you’re not actively pursuing a specific set of goals, resetting your habits can help you accomplish more, feel more rested and healthy, and connect on a deeper level with friends and family.
June 20, 2018 Events happen in life that can change us forever. While conflicts arise for everyone, it’s how individuals handle these issues and move on that shapes them in the end.
June 20, 2018 Thyroid disease affects an estimated 27 million Americans, but only 14 million of those cases ever end up being diagnosed. This is because the thyroid hormone interacts with so many different parts of your body that the symptoms of an imbalance can be widespread and seemingly unrelated, making it difficult to pinpoint the cause of your problems.
June 18, 2018 The various types of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are collectively called psoriatic disease. These conditions don’t discriminate against gender, race or age. However, they’re typically seen in adults. Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are connected in numerous ways.
June 18, 2018 Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a disease of the central nervous system where nerve impulses are disrupted. With MS, the immune system attacks the nervous system. The protective cover over the nerves, called myelin, is damaged or destroyed, and nerve impulses no longer flow smoothly. The scar tissue on the myelin is called sclerosis, giving the disease its name. MS occurs in people who respond to environmental factors that trigger the disease.
June 18, 2018 Most of the time, when we’re exposed to freezing cold water, it’s because we’re in a hurry or the hot water in our home has gone out. However, what if we were to tell you that drinking and bathing in icy cold water is actually super-beneficial to your health? Exposing the insides and outsides of our bodies to ice-cold water can have real health benefits.
June 11, 2018 Your doctor will want to do a number of tests before confirming your diagnosis. Some common symptoms of MS include vision problems, muscle weakness, involuntary spasms, fatigue, dizziness, and bladder dysfunction. Many of the diseases that MS is often confused with can be ruled out with a simple blood test, while others require biopsies or an MRI.
June 11, 2018 The most important thing is to educate yourself about multiple sclerosis, so you can make informed choices about your care. A diagnosis of a major disease or illness such as MS can be devastating and will change your life. The more you can prepare yourself mentally for the diagnosis, and focus on planning the future afterwards, the better off you’ll be.
June 6, 2018 If you’re a parent with children, chances are by now you’ve already exhausted your limited supply of indoor games and are looking for some new options to get you through the rest of the wet spring season. Lucky for you, generations of parents before you have thought up easy games that they can play with their kids, and we’re here today to help pass their wisdom on to you.
May 28, 2018 With peak wedding season just around the corner, and the magic of the recent royal wedding to inspire us, we’ve decided to give you a few quick tips on wedding guest etiquette. These tried-and-true tips can be vouched for by any etiquette expert and will help you if you’re nervous about the start of wedding season.
May 21, 2018 The world can be a dangerous place to navigate. And as if accidents, stranger danger, and mounting credit card debt aren’t enough, here I am to alert you to the dangers lurking around every grocery store aisle.
May 16, 2018 Have you ever been asleep, started dreaming, and suddenly realized that you were in a dream? Lucid dreaming is the ability to recognize when you’re in a dream and use that knowledge to control what happens to you when you’re asleep.
May 7, 2018 If you experience back problems, treating your pain with painkillers will only address the symptoms without helping you with the underlying problems. Stretching exercises for your feet can help to strengthen the muscles and tendons in your feet and legs so that you can have better support for your back. By doing these exercises twice every day, you can enjoy less back pain.
May 7, 2018 In the last 15 years, smartphones have become a necessary tool as basic as a car or wallet. While this convenience is an undeniable benefit, our continued dependence on smartphones is becoming an issue.
