Self-care for seniors shouldn’t sound weird. On the contrary, it should be something to promote because if there’s anyone who deserves the best self-care, it would be people above 50. You see, most seniors go through life caring for others, and they become so used to it that caring for themselves sounds foreign. But no matter the age, caring for…
When we talk about weight loss and healthy living, snacks are often a subject of focus, but on the negative. We hear, “Stay off snacks if you want to lose weight.” But it ideally should be, “stay off unhealthy snacks if you want to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle.” Emphasis on unhealthy. That’s because there are indeed healthy…
When someone you care about has an addiction, it can be difficult to know how to support them. You want to help, but you don’t know what to do. If a friend or family member is struggling with addiction, the best thing you can do is offer your love and support. Addiction is a painful and difficult journey for everyone…
If you suffer from tense muscles, you likely want to find relief. Professional massages can be time-consuming and expensive, and home remedies may not always do the trick. However, you can ease tense muscles using a muscle stimulator machine right at home or while you work. Before getting started, I want to note that I received this product at no…
Sometimes, no matter how experienced the professional is, complications might arise. Capsular contracture is a result of one such unusual complication. Capsular contracture is an immune system’s response to foreign implants in the human body. In some patients, post-breast implants, the scar tissue becomes extremely hard and starts contracting around the implants. Capsular contracture can lead to severe pain in…
Many people take pest control for granted, only acting when the external signs become uncontrollably loud. For many of us, pests can come in all forms and species. From ants to rodents and raccoons, they all inflict damage to your property and belongings. No matter how cute they may look, harboring pests on your property can be disastrous for the…
You’d be surprised at the number of germs and viruses you encounter every day. They can linger on your body and compromise your health. According to a recent study, individuals come into contact with close to 60,000 types of germs each day, although 1 to 2% can be dangerous. This fact is why knowing the best practices to keep yourself clean…
One thing that differentiates an old face from a young one is the loss of volume in your face. As we age, our skin loses its natural plumpness and firmness. The skin on our face may cave in at the cheeks, temples, and under the eye. All these changes result from the loss of collagen, elastin, and fat cells in…
Headaches during pregnancy are tricky because you can’t take just any pain reliever to ease the pain. It’s an aspect of pregnancy that many women don’t think about until they’re in the midst of a painful headache and find themselves unsure of what to do. If you’re pregnant and experience severe headaches, know you’re not alone. Studies show that more…
Do you ever feel a little off after eating? Maybe a bit bloated, or you have an upset stomach? Maybe you’ve been experiencing more acid reflux lately, and you’re not sure why? Well, these could all be things your body is telling you about your diet. It’s a sign that your diet isn’t quite right for you, and your body…
