A health freak mom's thoughts on health and all things healthy
Most would agree that the saying “Home Sweet Home” rings true. When you get older or have a disability, that’s still the case and potentially even more true in certain situations. To make sure individuals can live at home and have a feeling of independence and comfort, many agencies offer home care services. What it…
Lemon grass is from a group of grass in the genus Cymbopogon plant, which is a perennial plant commonly found in warm climates or tropical countries especially in South-east Asia. Several studies have found that lemongrass has many medicinal uses which also includes reducing cholesterol levels. This is because it has anti-inflammatory properties, among others….
We live in a world of frequency or vibration. Frequency is the number of repeating vibrations that occur in a second. These are measured in hertz. All things have a frequency; even the human body. The human body has vibrational frequency down to the cellular level. Higher frequency in the body, results in better health….
The stress hormone, cortisol, is public health enemy number one. Scientists have known for years that elevated cortisol levels: interfere with learning and memory, lower immune function and bone density, increase weight gain, blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease… The list goes on and on. Chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels also increase risk for depression, mental illness, and lower life expectancy. In…
After my diagnosis of PCOS with unexplained weight gain some 18 years back, I did an extensive research on PCOS. I learned that PCOS is an insulin resistance disorder. Losing weight with PCOS is extremely difficult for some patients. With exercise 365 a day and following a high-protein-low-carb diet, I was able to bring my…
Do you always break out on your chin? Or maybe acne always seems to crop up on your cheeks or your T-zone. There are reasons you might be breaking out in one particular area over another. I hardly ever had acne or pimples in my teenage years right until now. Every once in a while,…
A woman’s body goes through a cycle every month during the pre-menopausal years in which it prepares for pregnancy. If pregnancy does not occur, the lining of the uterus is shed, resulting in a period. A woman’s monthly menstrual cycle can cause many physical and emotional symptoms. This can include mood swings, fatigue, stomach cramps…
When you’re a new mommy, you have so much to do and somehow, you end up at the bottom of the list. Even though the new baby is important, don’t forget about yourself. Consider these ways you can develop your appearance and enhance your beauty as a new mom. 1. Makeup Routine You won’t be…
Mangoes are in peak season now and are selling for a song at most places in where I am living. The kids are the happiest now as the refrigerator is always well stocked with sweet mangoes. They help themselves to the mangoes anytime they wish. Sherilyn loves whizzing up smoothies from mangoes mixed with a…
Misinformation Medical marijuana has been a hot seat issue for years. Doctors claim certain things about it, while politicians claim other things about it, and it can be difficult to understand if it’s actually good for you or not. Because of all the misinformation or misguided information out there, one of the best methods you…