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
Winter is a tough season for a lot of people. A lack of sunshine, lack of fresh air, busy seasons at work—whatever it may be, winter tends to drain a lot of people. But it doesn’t have to. There are actually tons of simple ways to refuel your soul—you don’t have to live on empty […] 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
Many people wait until spring to give their home a fresh start with a deep clean, but there are plenty of benefits to deep cleaning in the winter. Winter months are cold and typically spent indoors, so why not utilize the extra time at home to deep clean? That way, when spring does roll around, […] More
