Pregnancy hormones are a powerful thing. They can make your boobs grow, turn you into a weeping wreck from one minute to the other and make you crave the most ridiculous food combinations, but did you that pregnancy can also affect your eye sight? To be completely honest, I had absolutely no idea that pregnancy hormones were that strong, so I was really fascinated when I found out that around 1 in ...
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Five ways to beat the February blues and improve your life
It’s February and I don't know about you, but I think it's the most depressing month of them all. I mean, sure, there’s Valentine's Day, but let’s be honest, this short and cold month is one of the worst. It’s when you realise how easily you gave up your New Year's resolutions and the buzz from Christmas is finally, definitely, completely dead. It’s OK. We’ve got this. Here are five simple ways to ...
7 health benefits of whirlpool baths
I don't have to tell you that it's incredibly hard to find time to relax and unwind when you are a mum, you all know that, but for your own emotional well=being it is important to, every now and again, make time for yourself and relax and just be yourself. We all relax in different ways: My friend Jenny for instance finds nothing more relaxing than going for a run, no matter how miserable the ...
Coping Strategies for Women with Urinary Stress Incontinence
A relatively common ailment to afflict mothers shortly after giving birth is urinary stress incontinence (USI). The rigours of pregnancy and childbirth can negatively impact on pelvic floor muscles, which sometimes leads to incontinence. In many cases, something as innocuous as a cough or sneeze can lead to accidents, and such a condition as the potential to cause serious embarrassment. The good ...
How to avoid catching a cold
It’s every busy parent’s worst nightmare; your child comes home from school, sniffling and coughing, suffering from a fever, and you have to spend the next couple of days at home taking care of them until the illness finally leaves. It’s a common occurrence, but can really throw a spanner in the works when it comes to all those jobs and responsibilities we have to take care of during the week. ...
Keeping your Pet Safe with Fresh Organic Foods
Pet parents are as concerned as any other parent about what their “children” eat every day. They read labels and compare ingredients to find the healthiest food choices. Reading labels may not be enough to ensure that what is being bought is truly organic. Many believe that foods that are labelled organic are automatically safer and healthier for their beloved pets. The truth is not all commercial ...