Have you ever been in a home, and it is so dirty, so cluttery, and the addition of a funny smell just makes your whole experience negative? Well, I have been in homes exactly like that, and I could barely function. I used to nanny for a family, and the environment they lived in was not that of a clean one. When food fell from the baby's high chair, they would just leave it on the floor. The kitchen was cluttered, the whole house was just an unhealthy place to be in (for me, and probably for the family who lived there). After making the children's meals, I had to clean the dishes that I used of course, but I was unable to even get the pan or pot in the sink because there were already so many dishes in it. It was really hard, and I couldn't clean up the dishes that were already in the sink because I had to watch the children, and I was not paid to be their housekeeper. I didn't want to uncover disgusting mysteries in the mess, and that is partly why I didn't clean up their mess too. (more…)

Good nutrition is important to human health in so many ways, but most people are not aware of the connection between a healthy diet and recovery from addiction. Whether a person is addicted to alcohol or drugs, their addiction is based on a need to satisfy their craving for a certain substance. Since many addicts have extremely poor eating habits, they may confuse hunger with a need for the substance they are addicted to. (more…)

Today I am grateful that my mother taught me many life lessons even though I was a reluctant student as a teenager. Although I never thought my mother knew much about life when I was a teenager, I realize now that perhaps she did. My mother taught me many life lessons, often inadvertently. (more…)

Sinus pain, allergies, and post-nasal drip are problematic for many people. These conditions can create headaches, dizziness, and can even lead to infections. A neti pot can often treat these conditions, because it cleans out the nasal passages and remove excess debris and mucus. Neti pots have been used to treat sinus and allergy problems in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years, and are gaining popularity in the west. Though the procedure may seem complicated at first, once you become familiar with it, using a neti pot becomes easy and routine. (more…)

Pregnancy is one of the most crucial stages a mother can ever bear. In between morning sickness and a mother’s growing belly, there is really a great necessity for these ladies to get tender loving care from their spouse or partner. Additionally, pregnant women may also experience emotional and physical instability during pregnancy. Hence, their partners must pamper them to de-stress them by providing supplementary attention. (more…)

Your smile is the first thing people notice about you. A beautiful smile can make a person look more attractive to others. Everyone desires a perfect smile. However, poor oral health can make it difficult for a person to have a gleaming, healthy smile. There are many dental problems and gum diseases that can have a very negative impact not just on your smile but your overall health. (more…)

When diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, you may wonder whether you can continue to live a normal lifestyle. While you will go through ups and downs, there are some steps you can take to live a fulfilling life and keep stress levels to a minimum. Here are some tips to help you make your life easier when dealing with an autoimmune disease. (more…)

Humans are a naturally social species. We need contact with others, to be accepted, to be liked. All of which brings happiness and peace in our lives. Sometimes, in the pursuit of that happiness, we tend to lose ourselves and end up changing just so that we can be accepted and loved. We compromise who we are to make others more comfortable around ourselves. We shrink back so others can shine. We hide our true selves. (more…)

Being overweight and losing weight are topics we often encounter. However, gaining weight in a healthy way can be a difficult challenge as well.

Regardless of whether you want to gain weight due to health problems, malnutrition, increase of muscle mass or for some other reason, the first and most important recommendation is - do it in a healthy way! Otherwise, you risk the accumulation of fat, which is bigger health problem than moderate malnutrition.

We bring you a few tips on how to gain weight in a healthy way. (more…)

Timelessness is a gift any woman would adore all her life. All women want to look beautiful, young, radiant and ravishing at all times and for this reason, when aging starts creeping in, they are prompted to turn to dangerous beauty procedures such as skin lightening chemicals, Botox and surgical face lifts. As much as it is impossible to turn back the hands of time literally, it is possible to do so by enhancing your looks; fighting age spots, wrinkles, fine lines on the skin, sagging of the skin and weak bones and muscles. (more…)