On Healthy Living

1) Obesity: A result of little exercise
2) Disrupted hormones: Light from televisions suppresses production of the key hormone melatonin.
3) Lowered immune system: Reduced melatonin may increase the chance of mutations in cell DNA which causes cancer.
4) Premature puberty: Also linked to low levels of melatonin. Sleep disorders. Over stimulating the senses causes sleeplessness.
5) Autism: Linked […]

Children’s health is very important.  Too often, parents get caught up in the day to day activities and forget that you are setting an example.  The best way to encourage life long health choices is to set an example for children’s health.
If you do not want your child to become a smoker, set an example.  […]

So many germs are picked up by what our hands come in contact with. Sometimes we may not be aware of when our hands need washing in our daily routine. It’s not just when they are obviously dirty. It isn’t just before preparing food or after using the bathroom.
If you see a friend out in […]

Dyslexia is a disorder where a child has specific problems related to learning words, spellings and - at times-numbers, the question that arises is how to deal with it. Probably all of us will say with patience, love and blah,blah,blah….But it’s always easier said than done. The first and the foremost thing is to get it […]

Shiny and healthy hair isn’t just a beauty asset, but can be an indication of overall health. Poor health of your hair can be brought about by many factors. Too much attention to hair, a poor diet, air pollution, heat and air-conditioning can have adverse affects on your hair.
There are many types of hair from […]

If you have allergies, you know how much of an inconvenience they can be. Watery eyes, itchy nose and scratchy throat seem to be a way of life for many when allergy season is upon us. For those who have mild allergies, relief can be found in either over the counter or prescription medications. Yet […]

Nearly everyone enjoys talking to babies. They are just so cute, it’s hard to resist. Almost everywhere I go, people come up to my four month old to say kind words to her. And I just cherish every moment I have with her and I talk non-stop to her whether I’m reading to her or […]

It seems so many children these days are diagnosed with attention deficit hyper activity disorder or ADHD. Some of these children may actually have the disorder while others may just be a little overly active. It’s really hard to say since the guidelines for diagnosing ADHD are rather subjective. Yet many of these children […]

A baby is completely dependent on us for their care and for love.  Many infants use baby bottles.  The problem that arises is the number of germs that are growing and festering in these baby bottles.
Don’t leave baby bottles out at room temperature.  I cannot count the number of Moms, I see at the mall […]

In America, many teens are over-weight.  In fact, many adults are over-weight.  It is important to get teens to lose weight so that they can be healthier in life.  Some of the key factors to helping teens lose weight include having them eat breakfast; increase their activity levels; encourage healthy eating habits; allow time for […]