How to strengthen pelvic floor muscles? The short answer is exercise. But first things first. Let’s look at what is the pelvic floor, followed by what makes the pelvic floor muscles loose, how to identify it, and how to use Kegels exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles. What is the Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, rather like a small muscle hammock that runs between the…
One of the easiest and most effective ways to keep yourself from falling sick is by following the proper handwashing technique. When your hands are clean it can prevent germs from spreading to others. There is scientific proof that washing your hands with soap and water can guard you from the germs that cause infections such as the common cold and flu, pneumonia, Hepatitis A, stomach infections and other contagious illnesses.…
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…
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…