Author Archives: Kathy Dove

Tips for Getting Kids to Take Medicine

Some kids are very resistant to taking medicine. It doesn’t matter how awful they feel, the medicine is not going down without a fight. And for others, once it’s down, that medicine will be coming right back up again when they vomit it out. So what can you do to get those children to take…

Home Remedy for Dry Patches on Face

In my area, we’ve had a very cold winter. The cold outside temperatures and the dry indoor heat was causing my face to have very dry patches. The dry patches were so bad that the areas were wrinkling. I began to fear permanent deep wrinkles setting in. I tried various creams and lotions and nothing…

How You View Yourself

The way we view ourselves can either add to, or take away from our health and overall well-being. Eating disorders and depression seem to be on the increase. Not all are related to the way we view ourselves, but some start out that way. A person may view themselves so negatively that they will go…

Enjoy the Outdoors

Too often in this high-tech world, we tend to stay indoors too much. At home and at work, our days are often on the inside of four walls. In our homes we have computers, video games, tvs and other gadgets that people tend to get hooked on. Instead of enjoying time outdoors, we get in…

Sissel-Online.com

Sissel-Online.com has about anything a fitness buff would want. They offer many fitness products. Items are listed under categories such as “fitness shop”, “sport”, “therapy shop”, “dvds and books”, “kid’s stuff” and “clearance”. I really like the idea of a therapy shop and the items available such as neck pillows, hot-cold therapy and muscle balms….

Aromatherapy on the Go

Alternative health is becoming increasingly popular. Stop and think about all the time that you spend in your car on a daily basis. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could enjoy aromatherapy while you drove around for errands and vacations? One way to enjoy aromatherapy is to put a gel scent in your car that…

Natural Energy

Have you noticed all the energy drinks that are available? They may have their purpose occasionally, but maintaining and increasing energy naturally, adds to your overall health. You can maintain and boost your energy naturally without resorting to energy drinks: * Get active. Activity increases energy. If you have a job where you sit a…

Self-Help Tips for Depression

Depression is real. It can be mild or severe. It can cause a few disruptions in life or cause one to completely shut down. Depression can be derived from a variety of factors and cause a variety of symptoms. Those suffering from depression may have a decreased appetite, lose interest in activities they normally love,…

Health Benefits of Cucumbers

Cucumbers have the taste and the crunch, but also offer health benefits. The skin of a cucumber is rich in minerals and high in fiber. Cucumbers contain several vitamins and also nutrients such as potassium, manganese, folate, magnesium, copper, etc. They also have a high water content, which the body needs. For those wanting to…

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

We’ve all heard the phrase, “don’t worry, be happy”. Sometimes those words are difficult to implement in life, especially when struggles keep coming at us one after the other. But, the phrase has merit. It’s almost impossible to be happy every moment of every day, but changing our mindset can bring positive results. Have you…