Boosting your Immune System Your immune system needs extra help this winter season. What are some of the possible ones you can do or take to boost it? I came across an infographic that I think it very timely for the season. If you’re in a cooler state – specifically one where snow sets […]
Common Illnesses During Winter
November 5, 2014Due to weather change and cold temps during winter, the body is susceptible for these 5 common illnesses during the winter months. It will be best to be aware of these illnesses and be informed that there are remedies that can be of help during this time of the year. Colds This is one of […]
Some of the Top Stressors at Work
November 3, 2014Some of the Top Stressors at Work We spend most of our waking hours at work – so what are some of the stressors we need to be aware of? Work eats up most of our weekdays, at the minimum, 8 productive hours each day or at least 1/3rd of our daily schedule, while for […]
Types of Food to Avoid During Pregnancy
October 22, 2014Types of Food to Avoid During Pregnancy Pregnant? Read here for types of food you must avoid during this sensitive time in your life Pregnancy is one of the most challenging times for a pregnant woman. Challenging because there are many restrictions, food being one of them. Nutrition is of utmost importance for the mother […]
Healthy Food Choices for Pregnant Women
October 15, 2014Pregnancy for women is a crucial point and eating the right kind of food is of utmost importance. When you are pregnant, you are actually feeding not just yourself, but as they say, you are feeding for two.To help in that, here are 5 simple food choices that are considered healthy for pregnant women. Beans […]
What Do We Know About Childhood Cancer?
October 8, 2014What Do We Know About Childhood Cancer? September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness, so it only makes sense that we try to learn more about how children are getting this disease at such an early stage. Organizations all over the world are struggling to find a cure for such a deplorable disease. It has taken millions […]
Infographic: The U.S. Maternal Health Care Crisis
October 1, 2014Infographic: The U.S. Maternal Health Care Crisis Take a look at this infographic and discover the maternal health care crisis that plagues the United States. Discover the startling statistics about pregnancy. Amnesty International, an international non-governmental organization that is known for its strong human rights advocacy, released this infographic regarding the maternal health crisis that […]
Is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Worth All the Attention It is Getting?
September 24, 2014Is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Worth All the Attention It is Getting? If you’ve seen a video of Vin Diesel pouring a bucket of ice tubes over his head on top of a pickup truck or former president George W. Bush, Jr. being doused with water by no other than the former first lady […]
ALS Facts You Need to Know Before Taking the Ice Bucket Challenge
September 17, 2014ALS Facts You Need to Know Before Taking the Ice Bucket Challenge So you’ve been nominated to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, but what is it all about? Here are some quick facts about this viral movement that you can learn. If you are social media-savvy, then there is no way you could have […]
Ten Unhealthy Breakfast Options
September 10, 2014Ten Unhealthy Breakfast Options Breakfast is certainly the most important meal of the day. Steer clear of some unhealthy options that can be doing your overall health more harm than good. Low- or no-fiber cereals Cereal that is high in carbohydrates and sugar and low in fiber will causeq your blood sugar to spike, then […]
