HOW TO PROTECT YOUR KIDS FROM TUMMY TROUBLES
In light of what’s happening around the world, parents can’t help but be worried for their children’s health and safety. Most kids spend a lot of time in shared public places like parks and play areas, possibly exposing them to bad bacteria. That’s why it’s important to build your child’s body’s natural defenses early on. With 70% of the immune system lying in the stomach, making sure their digestive system is healthy should be on every parent’s checklist. It’s very important to listen to your child’s gut feelings. Check for any signs of abdominal pain or discomfort. Some of the most common digestive problems for children include diarrhea, constipation, stomach ache, bloating, and…
Living with Depression in the Midst of a Global Pandemic
It’s raining today. As I gaze out of my window into the murky sky, I let myself get lost in my thoughts again. I ponder on how life used to be like, back when things used to be so focused and in control; that was easily over 3 months ago before the nationwide quarantine was implemented. It seems so long ago, but I guess time does move awfully slow when you’re suspended in isolation let alone when you are struggling with your mental state as well. I was diagnosed with Clinical Depression last December 2019. It was not something that came out of the blue, nor was it news to me since I’ve…
Understanding Bipolar Disorder – My Story
I’ve been trying to tell my relatives there was something wrong with me since I was in 2nd grade, every year, high school, college. They kept saying there was nothing wrong. “You’re not sick . You’re not crazy. ” ” They invented these illness for you to take drugs and get addicted and they make more money “ Until I graduated, I got myself a job, and after a few years, I decided to go to the psych myself. I’m diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder. For years I suffered bullying, misunderstanding, anxiety, depression, and numerous cases of impulsive decisions that made my life even more miserable than it should. I wonder if I…
Learn to Calm Anxiety Without Medication
With the modern-day pressures of work, money, relationships, and trying to stay in shape, you can increasingly find yourself feeling more anxious. More people than ever before are admitting that they feel anxiety daily and roughly 8 percent of Americans take anti-anxiety medication to help their anxious feelings. That is around 27 million people. Even though anxiety can be managed by medication prescribed by your doctor, there are concerns that medication does not deal with the root issue that is causing you to feel so anxious all the time. Generally, anti-anxiety medication involves SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) which have been found to be a safe choice to help decrease anxiety, yet they…
Using and Choosing a Blender
If you do not currently own a blender, you are missing out. There are many benefits blenders offer. Those benefits include saving you time and improving your general health. Here are more details about those benefits, how to blend foods, and how to find a blender. A Blender is Not a Juicer The first thing you need to know about a blender is it is its own appliance. It cannot substitute for a proper juicer. Nor can a juicer fill in for a blender. The blender combines all ingredients added to it. The juicer typically extracts only juice from one ingredient at a time. Therefore, their potential benefits are entirely different. …
How to Get Good Sleep When You Suffer From Anxiety
Sleep affects your mental health When you suffer from anxiety, you sometimes have trouble dealing with the thoughts in your head. You could struggle to understand all the things you’re thinking. It’s difficult to stop thinking when you’re trying to fall asleep, and in fact, it can feel nearly impossible for some people. Sometimes, anxiety can prevent you from having a restful night’s sleep. Here are some things you can do to help yourself get a good night of rest when you have anxiety. A bedtime routine Sometimes, anxiety is exacerbated by a lack of routine. If you’re anxious because you also have ADHD, a routine can be even more beneficial for…
Is Your Mobility Restrained? 6 Equipment That Can Help You
Mobility aids are devices that help people get around with ease. These people may have lost their mobility because of old age, accidents or disease. Several devices can help patients move around in their houses, offices or the immediate environment. Read the article to get a lowdown on this equipment. 1) Canes Canes or walking sticks are used widely by people who can’t move around. Essentially, a cane is a stick, which is smaller than the height of the patient. What it does is transfer the load of the legs to the upper torso. Walking sticks are used by people who still have some strength in their legs. However, this mobility device shouldn’t…
Skin Cancer: The 7 Therapies That Can Prevent The Damage Up To A Greater Extent
If you are living in Australia or New Zealand, and you are a white male who is working long hours in the sun, beware. You might develop skin cancer. It may sound a bit too specific, but that is what statistics hint at: People living in Australia are at a high risk of developing skin cancer, and white males are more vulnerable to this wicked disease! The word cancer conjures up several disturbing images in our minds. Thanks to the incorrect depiction of this disease in the films, we think cancer is incurable. But this is perception. Cancer, and more particularly, skin cancer can be treated, and, in some cases, this disease can…
A Complete Guide To Pregnancy And Its Tests, Stages, Symptoms, And Health
You get pregnant when a sperm fertilizes an egg inside the ovary during ovulation. The fertilized egg later travels to the uterus where it implants itself. Pregnancy lasts for nearly 40 weeks and can be divided into three stages. Women who discover they are pregnant early are more likely to deliver a healthy baby and lead healthier lives. What are the symptoms of pregnancy? Some symptoms are self- evident and occur in the early stages of your pregnancy. These are: 1. Missed periods This symptom is the most classic one related to pregnancy. If you have missed a period, please consult a gynecologist. Visit website to book an appointment. Missed periods does not…
Having Blurred Vision? 5 Ways To Correct Them
According to a report published in an Australian health website, 1.6 million people have blurred vision. More women suffer from eye-related disorders than men. The same report also hinted at the following facts and statistics: 1.2 million people have long-sightedness Myopia affects 6.3 million Australians Astigmatism is prevalent in 1.4 million people More than 6 million people are afflicted by far-sightedness. It would not be too bold an assumption that Australians, at large, suffer from a blurred vision. However, the good news is that having a blurred vision is no big deal and you can manage it very well. Here is how you can do it. Read ahead! Eat right Choose the…
