A health freak mom's thoughts on health and all things healthy
“Maskne” or acne mechanica, is pimples located in areas where your face mask touches your face. Maskne occurs when sweat, oil and bacteria are trapped on your skin while wearing a tight face mask with very little air flow, creating the perfect breeding ground for skin bacteria to flourish and cultivate. My two older teenage…
Recently some of my friends lamented to me that they dreaded going back to the office to work after spending several months working from home while in home quarantine. No one looks forward to waking up between 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. to get their kids ready for school and then get ready for work….
I have been wearing a Fitbit fitness tracker watch for more than 3 years now but it’s only during the Covid-19 lockdown that I actually started to track my steps closely, making sure that I hit at least 8,000 steps a day during my shelter-in-place. On most days, I clock in an average of 12,000…
The baby boomer population is heading into retirement and beyond, leading to an increased need in elder care services Westchester County. Putting a loved one or a family member into a care facility is a difficult decision. It is important that your aging loved one feel secure, independent, and respected in spite of whatever health…
Have you ever let a medical bill go unattended? If so, you now what sort of trouble that can cause for a person. Medical bills that go for too long without being paid can turn into judgements and destroy your credit score. To completely avoid this, here are some tips to help you get your…
When you have an aging loved one who is beginning to need more assistance in their day to day life, it can be hard to know what steps to take to best help them. This can be particularly true for those that may not have the time to help their loved one like they would…
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…