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A story that broke this week has me asking questions about mental health stress leave in the work place and whether or not we should really treat these like regular sick days.
You have likely heard the buzz about turmeric. This cousin of ginger, common in Indian cooking may be the most effective nutritional supplement you can add to your diet. Keep reading for my recipe for a delicious turmeric latte that you will want to drink every day.
Everyone knows babies don’t come with instructions and sometimes this can make it difficult to figure out exactly what their needs are. Many a new mother, as well as an experienced mother, has had problems deciphering exactly what a baby needs and often figures this out by trial and error. That being said, babies have relatively basic needs that some new parents tend to complicate or attach their own experiences to. While this is only natural, pacing and pouncing a baby to sooth them, for example, might not be the best remedy to calm an ailing child. While you may feel better doing "something" to calm your child during an uncomfortable episode, little is being done to address the root cause. Instead this is a time to deal with the underlying problem, so that you can fix it.
Caffeine rich drinks have been in hot waters lately, because of the death of an american teenager who consumed too many caffeine rich beverages and ended up having a heart attack, leading to his premature death. What not many people know, is that you can boost your energy levels naturally and avoid energy drinks or caffeine rich beverages. Here is how.
In my years working as a rehabilitation therapist, the standard treatment for acute musculoskeletal injuries was RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Without fail, we recommended this protocol to reduce inflammation and pain. Inflammation, we were taught, increases pain and delays healing. But a new school of thought may be turning the RICE protocol on its head.
Callista Markham from Rochester New Hampshire didn't know how her life would change and start a vegan weight loss journey after going to a doctor for an unrelated matter and being told she is obese. Here is what she shares with eMaxHealth readers about her vegan weight journey and modest weight loss in a short period of time.
It turns out that science has given us another reason to consume our daily, much needed cup of coffee. Scientists found that consuming coffee equals to longevity, so besides having your daily coffee fix in the form of a drink, there are other ways you can use this ingredient. So, here are 5 recipes using coffee that will help you live longer.
A six year-old boy in Italy is the latest to die of measles in the European outbreak. His death marks the 35th victim of this highly contagious viral disease on the continent this year. Once nearly eradicated in all developed nations, measles has been making a steady return, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine.
Probiotic supplementation is a popular trend among new parents, but feeding your children more cranberries is how to improve gut health naturally. Surprisingly, this "off the radar" superfood can be extremely beneficial for boosting your child's gut health and more.
When I read Amber Brady's weight loss story I was amazed through how many hardships this woman has gone to get fantastic 100 lbs weight loss in one year mostly through juicing and vegan shopping. Read her story and you will respect and admire her more. Here is Amber in he own words from Arizona.
In researching for an article on teen drinking, I came across a study from the UK, wherein parents were surveyed and asked about whether or not they allowed underage drinking in the home. Shockingly, some allowed children as young as five to be consuming alcohol.
Transgenderism or gender dysphoria is easily becoming a growing phenomenon is society, but what is causing children as young as two to say that they in the wrong body? The newly discovered transgender phenomenon in fish populations could explain what is could be happening to this generation. Here we discuss why we should care about recent reports that transgenderism in fish is caused by common human drugs.
If you’re a busy mom like me, chances are the first thing you do in the morning is grab that cup of coffee to get you going. I have long loved my morning coffee to help me wake up and start my day, but two large studies have just confirmed a much bigger reason to love your morning cup of Joe. It turns out that your morning fix may, in fact, help you to live longer.
The incredible edible egg has a deep dark secret -- it's not the healthy food you think it is. Eggs harbor bacteria -- not just salmonella bacteria, but if that's any indication of the egg's harboring abilities, you won't be surprised to find out that eggs boost bacterial strep infections in your child's body. Removing eggs from the diet and strengthening the immune system is an effective and natural strep throat home remedy that helps stop the bacteria's progression to end bothersome strep symptoms for good.
Although it's been long known, the fact that smoking causes problems in our bones doesn't seem to get a lot of attention. Could your sore lower back be caused by smoking?
Male fish are displaying feminine qualities and even producing eggs. What can we learn about these transgender fish?
Today, as I was checking my Twitter, I saw a picture of two parents standing with their young son and holding posters that read "I love my gender creative son," and "My son wears dresses and makeup... get over it." It's sickening to see parents forcing their children to be gay and lesbian when they are not.
Our DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), as we all know, comes from our blood, more specifically our white blood cells. It is a self-replicating material, which is present in nearly all-living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes, and It is the carrier of genetic information. Bellow is what scientific endeavors have unveiled so far, that brings out the different layers of depth within the statement: the life of the flesh is in the blood.
By now, most of us have heard about the case of Charlie Gard, the 11month-old baby boy in London, who courts ruled should be removed from life support against his parents’ wishes.
In the early hours of Friday, July 7, 2017, police responded to a call to rescue eleven teens from Fishers, Indiana, a suburb of Indianapolis. These teens--5 girls and six boys—had taken a very small dose of an edible marijuana product. In fact, each of these children had ingested only ½ of one THC-laced gummy bear. When police arrived, the teens were complaining of rapid heart rate, leg pain, blurry vision, and hallucinations. Nine of the teens were 18-years-old, and two were 19-years-old.
Autism affects many lives in many different ways. In this story different parents from various discussion boards share their stories on how autism has affected their lives and changed it.
How has autism affected your life? It's difficult for many parents, but be filled with hope and refuse to give up. See how this mother is successfully coping while caring for his autistic child and learning new things and teaching him news things.
Can you give a baby probiotics? Sure, but it's likely they won't work. Probiotics are not necessary for babies in daycare, according to new research, especially for those who have the protective immunity of breast milk, despite other studies claiming the contrary.
Body Integrity Identity Disorder: The strange phenomenon of hating your own own body part.
"Mom, my tummy is sick." Every mom knows how those words can strike fear into the heart of even the most veteran parents. If your child has diarrhea or a stomach virus, your physician may recommend the BRAT diet until symptoms pass. Keep reading to learn more about this diet, why it works, what risks can be associated with its use, and other food alternatives that may also be beneficial in helping get your child's health back on track.
Heartburn is a very common symptom created by acid reflux, a condition where some of the stomach contents are forced back up into the esophagus. According to Florida hospital, more than 40% of Americans suffer from heartburn pain at least one time each month. Recently, the long - term usage of popular heartburn drugs has been linked to early death. But, treating heartburn naturally is possible with these 3 recipes with the best herbal teas for heartburn .
Your nose is vital in your appreciation and selection of food, but its role in weight management has been poorly understood. A new recent study done on mice, sheds some light on scent perception and its link to obesity, and shows that a loss of smell can reduce fat mass and may help in reversing insulin resistance in humans.
Enedina Vance knows how to make a point. The mother of a baby girl had been an outspoken critic of ear piercings on babies, but didn't hear from many who were in agreement with her.
Judging other moms for the things that you yourself do the wrong way is not a good way of thinking. First take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye. That's still the rule.
Why can’t I lose weight? Why, no matter how much I exercise, do my legs continue to be fat?