Medical negligence is on the rise due to many reasons. There are some medical negligence claims in the UK that are more common than others and there are many reasons for this. Below are some of the most common within the UK, what they can entail, and why they are continuing to happen. If you believe [...]
Almost everyone knows that eating whole foods is healthier than eating processed foods. But with your busy and tiring lifestyle, you can end up relying on processed food as part of your daily diet. Stopping by a convenience store, dropping some change in a vending machine or just ordering takeout from a fast food chain can [...]
The start of the New Year tends to bring up a feeling of freshness and a clean start, if you will. Perhaps you are looking at 2018 as a new year and a new you by focusing on your personal health and well-being. If that’s the case, then a good place is to start is with [...]
Drinking more water is one of the simplest and inexpensive ways you can improve your health. The most common recommendation is eight, 8-ounce glasses a day. This is a baseline recommendation, and the amount of water you need could vary based on your diet, weight, and activity level. "Drinking water is vital to your health but [...]
Welcome! Are your revved up to feel healthier and happier in the year ahead – starting today? If you are like me and most people I know, we often use the beginning of a new year to self-assess and determine the best ways to make the coming year a healthier, happier and more satisfying one. Some [...]
Beauty sleep is more than an old wives' tale. There's real science behind the claim that sleeping more can improve your looks. When you sleep, your body rests, repairs, and regenerates. The more sleep you get at night, the more time you give your skin to bounce back and regenerate from the stresses of the day. [...]
This post is sponsored by Nidhi Mahajan As a parent, there are few experiences more alarming than having your children become ill. Children often suffer from illnesses such as urinary tract infections, coughs, colds and flu, chicken pocks, ear or throat pain, bronchitis or sinusitis, however some diseases such as Hepatitis A and Rubella are more common [...]
We all love to over-indulge while on holiday, but what you might not realize is the lasting effect that it can have on your body. People live by the saying “I’m on holiday”, but this isn’t an excuse to let the balanced diet fly straight out of the window. When on holiday in the US, it’s [...]
There are a lot of things that degenerate our health that caught us by surprise. Believe it or not, there was a time when people didn’t know that smoking was bad. We even thought that radioactive toothpaste and cosmetics were good ideas. Even today, there are things we buy in the name of good health that [...]
There has been a recent increase in the number of businesses, large and small, that place an emphasis on the health and well-being of their employees. Such an emphasis leads to a number of positive outcomes for a business such as a tighter, closer staff; fewer days lost to health-related issues; increased productivity and higher employee [...]
As temperatures start to plummet towards the winter months, it’s important you keep warm while trying to keep the heating bill down to a minimum. Doing that is actually very easy; it just depends on how much willpower you have and what you’re willing to do to keep the heat close to your body. Here are [...]
People tend to look and feel old with time and that's something strongly linked to things like diet, lifestyle, and physical engagement. How you appear and feel inside is dependent on your routine and habits. All of us want to look our best and stay young, so going the extra mile for added health and wellness [...]
Whether you have a low, moderate or high prescription, you may have considered eye surgery. Of course, surgery is a big decision and one not to be taken lightly. Eye surgery can have many benefits and is one of the most frequently performed surgeries in the US. It can reduce or eliminate the need for contact [...]
There's no denying it. There is a lot of negativity in our lives and in our world. Wouldn't you agree? From what you see or read about in the news, to an unkind stranger's words or actions you encounter in your daily life. It’s easy to let the negative thoughts, words, events, and actions in the [...]
Pain can really wreak havoc on our sleep! But good quality sleep is restorative and vital for healing. My husband has suffered from lower back pain off and on for several years and he has tried every position imaginable to get a good night's sleep. I recently had oral surgery and my mouth throbbed all night--robbing [...]
How savvy are you about reading--and clearly understanding--food labels when you are shopping? Food labels can help us to make smart decisions about the foods we buy, but there can be confusion among shoppers about their real meaning. For example, if you were asked about the difference between natural and organic food [...]
At some point in our lives, we all experience a bout of night sweats and even hot flashes: the problem is not merely the preserve of the peri-menopausal! The sweats will come on if you’re simply too warm while sleeping. Sometimes you can do nothing about the weather but grin and bear it. But if it’s [...]
The age of the computer has not been kind to the outdoors. Desktop computers need to be plugged in all the time. More and more, we find ourselves in a dark room at a desk, in a chair, staring at a screen, developing some sort of RSI in our hands and wrists. We are less interested [...]
Plants add life and vibrancy to our homes and gardens, but some are more than meets the eye. From Lavender to Lemongrass, Rosemary to Aloe Vera, healing plants can do wonders for our wellbeing, emotion and the environment around us. Did you know that Peace Lillies help filter the air in your home? Or that Boston [...]
The winter season will be here before you know it, and you might find yourself dreading it. If you’re someone with seasonal affective disorder, commonly abbreviated as SAD, it’s vital you take steps to boost your mood and outlook during the colder months of the year. Here are a few suggestions to get you started to [...]
Stress is something most of us deal with to some degree in our everyday lives--whether it’s a result of pressure at work or problems at home. This can have serious negative effects on our overall physical and mental health, and it shouldn’t be just ‘one of those things’ you have to put up with. We have [...]
People tend to take the route to rehab with high hopes of sobriety and health again. But for some, this dream doesn't last long as they find themselves back in the shackles of addiction once again. While there are various factors for why a person can relapse, even after completing a good amount of time in [...]
I have a guilty secret to share. It’s been creeping up on me over the last few months. I’ve been worrying about my parenting skills. Am I letting down my son? Or simply indulging him? It all started when we got him a cheap smartphone for his 5th birthday. Ever since then, he has become obsessed [...]
Kratom has been around for centuries and the leaves of this plant are used for various purposes. This drug is not illegal and people use it constantly for its benefits. However, you should know that it has its side effects as well. Today we will try to present both the advantages and the disadvantages of Kratom [...]
