Laughter: The Essence of a Joyful Life
It might not be an easy concept to grip, especially during times of sadness or conflict, but a decent sense of humor can always help you see the lighter side of things and help you sail through life a whole…
Weight Loss and Perimenopause
Are you having sudden hot flashes and sleeping problems? Do you find your mood swings getting out of control? Is your menstrual cycle not consistent? If these things are worrying you, it is time to ask yourself… What Is It?…
The Link Between Stress and Inability to Conceive
If you’re having a hard time getting pregnant, you may hear this statement being repeated to you: “Stop stressing about it!”. Although this can feel insulting, there’s a kernel of truth to it, for stress CAN interfere with conception. Stress…
Ear Infection in Babies
Does your baby seem to be crying for no reason? Ear infection may be the cause. Ear infections are very common in babies and it is quite easy to confuse all that crying and fussing for colic or some other…
Is Menopause Weight Gain Inevitable?
As you age, you may discover that maintaining your normal weight has become a difficult process. In fact, a lot of women gain weight in their 50s when they reach the menopause transition. Menopause weight gain isn’t inevitable, however. It…
Giving Your Joints an Age Test
Most of us take our joints for granted until they play up, by which time significant degenerative changes may already have occurred. Many people are unaware of minor losses in mobility, or may just attribute stiffness, aches and pains to…
Baby and Toddler Diet Requirements: Food, Macronutrients and Supplements
Protein, fat, and carbohydrate — the crucial three nutrients known also as ‘Macronutrients’, are responsible for supplying energy and important nutrition for your child’s growth and development. These macronutrients, along with many other vitamins and minerals are what parents have…
Perimenopause: Steps for Natural Menopause Relief
During your 40s you are most likely to experience the symptoms of perimenopause. This occurs when your ovaries have reduced egg supply and they gradually cease to produce the female hormone oestrogen. Perimenopause can occur as early as five to…
Common Health Issues in Babies
During your baby’s first few months right up to when the little one is about a year old, there will be plenty of dramatic moments when you find yourself worried or even panicky over baby’s well-being. It’s not uncommon for…
Help with Perimenopause
The “Menopausal Madness” and the brain hormones gushes and dips throughout the menopausal process and affects your brain. Here’s what happens, why, and how to cope. On average, the hormonal transition to menopause begins four years prior to your actual…
