A health freak mom's thoughts on health and all things healthy
Baking soda is widely known for its ability to not only clean the house but to absorb odors as well. For instance, if you have a pungent smell in your refrigerator, leaving an open box of baking soda in your fridge can help get rid of the odor. This odor-absorbing ability has resulted in baking…
My pre-teen 12-year old daughter has pimples on her back and face, especially on her T-Zone. I’ve tried almost a dozen of topical acne agents off the shelves from creams to gels, lotions, essential oils and washes with ingredients targeting acne but none worked. I’ve even tried fresh aloe vera gel directly from the plant…
If you’re looking for ways to keep your teeth strong and healthy, you’ve probably heard all the classic tips like brushing twice a day, flossing regularly and avoiding sugary foods. While brushing and flossing are important to long-term oral health, if you want to go the extra mile to get your best smile ever, there…
Most of us have heard about the harmful effects the sun rays have on our skin when we are overly exposed to it. In the past century, most public health messages have focused on the hazards of over exposure to the sun. Did you know that not getting enough of natural sunlight can have negative…
Making the choice to grow your family with adoption is a big deal and a reason to rejoice. What many families don’t realize is how much goes into the decision of how or through what organization their new son or daughter will enter their lives. There are so many aspects to consider before making a…
A few months ago, just before the Covid-19 pandemic took a turn for the worse, which led our country into a partial lockdown, I went for a deep-tissue massage. I was suffering from painful stiff shoulders for several weeks and needed a good masseuse to ease the pain. The massage that I booked in is…
Most of my home-cooked dishes are flavored with freshly ground black pepper. I love adding lots of black pepper into my egg dishes and porridge. Often called the king of spices, black pepper is more than just a terrific flavor enhancer. It’s known to offer a wealth of health benefits while imparting an excellent depth…
With the coming of the warm months and some more free time on your hands, the summer is a great time to embrace some personal changes. This summer can be the one where you adopt new habits and come out of it feeling like a new and improved person. Why not? Here are a few…
For someone who is severely sleep deprived, I am often put in a tight spot where I have to ask myself this question “should I sleep in to get the 7 or 8 hours of sleep tomorrow or should I get up early to exercise?” That’s a terrible decision for me to make. Both sleep…
With the Covid-19 Coronavirus epidemic turning into a global emergency, causing fear and panic in almost everyone in countries affected by this invisible killer, people are taking precautionary measures and boosting up their immune system to fight this menace. From face mask to hand sanitizer to vitamins and eating healthy foods, everyone surrounding me from…