In the UK this week an amendment to the Children and Families Bill was tabled which, if passed, would ban smoking in cars carrying children. The amendment received an overwhelming majority vote in the House of Lords and must now be considered and voted on by MPs in the House of Commons who will be doing so via a free vote to avoid cross-party influence. The amendment is supported by organisations including; Asthma UK, Child Health, the British Heart Foundation and the Royal College of Paediatrics. (more…)

Before we launch into the list, it’s worth mentioning that Repetitive Low Back Strain does not have to be a part of anyone’s life, unless medically proven to be irreversible. This is the tone of this whole article. (more…)

111 days ago I said the most important words an addict can say; “I need help”. What followed was the most rewarding 93 days of my life. I began giving birth to the person I was meant to be and like any birth, the experience was beautiful and painful. (more…)

Addiction is a chronic, progressive, incurable, and often fatal disease. While addiction can manifest itself in any human being with a functional brain, certain factors can increase a person's likelihood of becoming an addict. Addiction is insidious, as it distorts the reasoning abilities of the addict. (more…)

Most of us know what it is like to have experienced that unpleasant condition, constipation of the bowels, at some time in our lives. It's a real pain in the butt!  It seems to be more common nowadays than it used to be, as modern lifestyles are partly to blame. Fast food, takeaways and unhealthy processed foods feature largely in the diets of so many people these days, besides a large caffeine intake, which is dehydrating. (more…)

The days where you try so hard to keep your emotions and feelings in check; the heart aches and you feel tears welling up. I hate those days. I’m having one of those days, right now, this very minute and at this very second. (more…)

Did you think that urinary incontinence was only for old folks? Think again. The grocer's diaper aisle has pads for all ages. This is due to what is called pelvic floor disorder(PFD) and it is caused by the muscles of the pelvic floor not opening and closing properly. Problems range from burning, pain, urine leaks and even pelvic organ prolapses. (more…)

Recent research has presented compelling evidence that it is possible to ward off many common neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s. In fact, by making a few simple lifestyle changes you could reduce your chances of getting Alzheimer’s by a massive 70% to 80%. (more…)

We are looking for approval in everything we do, and all too often, we're seeking it from other people. It can be our mother, father, husband, friends, and even co-workers. But we do this without even wondering-- why do we need others approval in the first place? (more…)

Many of us just don’t get the connection between relaxation and sleep. We usually wait until we’re sleepy, then lie down in bed. If you find yourself waiting helplessly for sleepiness to descend upon you, you may benefit from creating a relaxation ritual before bedtime. (more…)