A healthy home is a happy home. No matter if you live in a constantly polluted city in a small apartment or on an expanse of farmland in an open house, you must make an effort to keep your home healthy—for both your sake and the planet’s. As more and more people around the world […] More
Self-care is a popular buzz word today, but it’s also a greatly important part of staying healthy and happy. Health is more than a strong immune system-although this certainly does help. Health has many definitions—as does self-care. Self-care is a very personal thing and can differ in what it looks like for each individual person. […] More
Sleep is a beautiful thing. It allows us to recharge, recover, and stay healthy. Without it, we can begin to experience negative repercussions such as feelings of depression, increased stress, memory loss, fatigue, and even an increased risk of cancer. As such, you must get plenty of quality sleep each night. If you’ve been having […] More
Diabetes is a chronic condition where the body cannot properly control the amount of sugar (glucose) in the bloodstream. Glucose converts to energy in the body’s cells, but if the cells don’t use it, the hormone insulin is supposed to remove the excess from the blood. The pancreas produces insulin. In Type 1 diabetes, the […] More
At about 36 or 37 weeks, moms-to-be often start planning their birth experience. Starting to get a birth plan together including planning out the perfect routes—and alternate routes—to the hospital, perfecting breathing techniques for during labor, and getting a hospital “go-bag” packed and ready to go. While it may seem a bit early to have […] More
Although we may wish it wasn’t true, dangerous, unanticipated situations can arise in our lives. For this reason, it’s best to prepare for a circumstance where someone tries to assault you. Here are the best self-defense tips for women you can use to keep yourself safe. Maintain High Awareness If you can avoid a dangerous […] More
