Hello, everybody. I wanted to switch gears a little bit and talk about my special experience. For a week and a half, I attended my first international convention in Monterrey, Mexico. It was an experience that I’ll never forget. I’ve met so many friends across the globe – from Columbia to Brazil, from Mexico to… Continue Reading
Freelance Natural Healthcare Writer and Women's Health Blogger
Four Bad Habits connected to Mental Disorders
With this month of May being the month that we bring awareness to mental illnesses, how about we close out the month by sharing common bad habits that are connected to mental disorders? Did you know that excessive showering could be linked to a disorder? How about extreme plastic surgery? Let’s examine these habits and… Continue Reading
How to manage the lupus condition
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is a chronic, autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in various parts of the body, including joints, kidneys and other organs, skin, blood and even the brain. It can affect any organ in the body and may cause a wide range of symptoms. It occurs when your body’s immune system… Continue Reading
Measles outbreak raises questions about immunity in adults
Adults in the United States who were vaccinated against measles decades ago may need a new dose depending on when they received the shot and their exposure risk, according to public health experts battling the nation’s largest outbreak since the virus was deemed eliminated in 2000. Up to 10 percent of the 695 confirmed… Continue Reading
Five Common Causes of Nosebleeds
We all have experienced this – when you touch your nose, you all of a sudden discover a trickle of blood coming out. This is known as a nosebleed. There are several reasons why a nosebleed occurs and not all of them are serious. Most of us know how to stop a nosebleed- pinch your… Continue Reading
Five Non-Meat Foods that have more iron than Meat
Iron is an essential nutrient in our diet. Iron deficiency causes several harmful effects in our body such as reduction in oxygen-carrying red blood cells, which can also lead to anemia. But if you consume foods such as chicken, lamb and beef, you will be getting a rich source of iron. However, are there some… Continue Reading
Five Mistakes to Avoid when trying to lose Weight
Losing weight is a challenge for a lot of people. Despite your best efforts, you always end up coming up short. What mistakes you can avoid to successfully lose weight this year? Here are five of those mistakes. The first mistake to avoid in losing weight is frequent dieting. Too much of anything… Continue Reading
Four High-Fiber Foods you must put into your diet
Fiber is very important to our digestive system. The Institute of Medicine recommends that women get 25 grams of fiber a day- minimum- and men should shoot for at least 38 grams. Foods that should make up a majority of a healthy diet –fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds-all help you get your… Continue Reading
