I can’t think of any other modern parenting invention that has proved more significant than diapers! Then again, with so many choices in the market, how to choose the right diaper for baby? Diapers, particularly disposable diapers, save parents from extra stress, from wasting time, and from stinky laundry loads. With diapers, you don’t have to worry about deep cleaning, scooping poop, carrying around dirty diapers, and best of all,…
Living with diabetes—type 1 or type 2—can often seem like a challenge. Traveling with diabetes, regardless of whether it is by air, road or sea, it is normal to feel a little anxious. With some careful planning and self-management tips for diabetes care, it can be an enjoyable experience. Good planning before taking a trip is important for everyone, but more so when you have diabetes. Things to consider include…
This post is about how to avoid the flu in seniors, prevent serious flu complications in seniors, how to recognize flu symptoms and tips for preventing the flu. Flu season is around the corner and it is important to take steps to avoid the flu, especially in seniors. The season brings with it the responsibility to ensure that we are take good care of ourselves to prevent it. As we grow…
This post offers four effective workouts for women with hypothyroidism. Managing your normal routine can be challenging when you have hypothyroidism, particularly with all the aches, pains and other symptoms, not to mention the sense of fatigue. Sticking to an exercise or fitness routine can seem impossible. However, it is important to stay active to maintain a healthy weight and manage the symptoms. The good news? With the right exercise…
The health benefits of basil leaves have been leveraged for centuries. Basil a much-revered plant in India and is a favored home remedy—and a tasty one—for a number of ailments. At the first sign of a cold, my grandmother used to make a concoction of tulsi/basil leaves steeped in water to offer tremendous relief and keep a sore throat from becoming a full-blown infection. But the versatile basil has far…