A health freak mom's thoughts on health and all things healthy
Stair walking has always been one of my favourite forms of exercise. It’s simple, free, and wonderfully effective. For women in our 50s, stair climbing is more than just a cardio workout — it counts as a natural form of resistance training. Every step helps build muscle strength, improve balance, and most importantly, support better…
If you’ve ever struggled with falling asleep, you might have tried different remedies—herbal teas, meditation, counting sheep, or even sleeping pills or sleep gummies. But have you considered listening to calming music? Many people swear by it, claiming that soothing tunes help them drift into a deep, restful sleep. I can vouch that listening to…
Recently my youngest daughter had a little more frequent than usual bowel movements per day and this went on for several weeks. I went to the pharmacy and described the situation to the pharmacist who then recommended activated charcoal pills. The pharmacist told me that the gentlest medicine for my daughter’s mild diarrhea would be…
Tea is often celebrated for its numerous health benefits, from its antioxidant properties to its calming effects. However, the convenience of tea bags comes with hidden risks that can compromise these benefits and pose health hazards. Understanding what tea bags are made of and how they can affect your health is crucial for making informed…
I am writing this article because I was recently started on Atorvastatin to bring my cholesterol levels down. I have familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). My two younger daughters have FH too, which was discovered during blood tests when they were hospitalized for other conditions. FH is an inherited disorder that makes it harder for your body…
In today’s digital age, many of us rely on our smartphones for various tasks, even while we sleep. Whether it’s charging overnight or serving as an alarm clock, our phones often find their way onto our bedside tables and even our beds. However, a common concern that has surfaced is whether sleeping near a charging…
For many women, the days leading up to their period can bring about more than just mood swings, headache, lethargy and a host of other issues; it can also introduce the unwelcome companions of bloating and painful gas. While there are a number of emotional and physical symptoms of PMS, gastrointestinal issues are not uncommon….
As an athlete, you work daily on maintaining your health. One aspect of health that often gets overlooked, especially in athletes, is the pelvic floor. While you’re busy training your body to support your active lifestyle, it’s important to train your pelvic floor too. As an athlete, your pelvic floor plays a larger role than…
Throughout this lockdown, I have been suffering from several issues with my hands. Besides having a relapse of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on my right hand, another new disorder crept up – Achenbach’s Syndrome or Sudden Finger Bruising. I know this must have been contributed by the overuse of my hands. With continuous washing and cleaning…
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for our health, especially our digestive system. Probiotics can do more than just keeping your entire gut running smoothly and effectively. In the digestive tract, probiotic therapy has been used to prevent or treat lactose intolerance, intestinal infections and diarrhea, gastritis and ulcers caused by the bacterium…