Nearly any pregnant woman will tell you that she wants the best for her unborn child. For many mothers-to-be, this means giving up smoking and drinking, recreational drug use or limiting caffeine. For some mothers, this means starting a methadone treatment program. What is methadone? Methadone, also known by the brand names Diskets, Dolophine and ...
Whether you’re a stay at home parent, a student, or just looking for a new way to generate an income in 2008, a home based business in the health and wellness market could be a lucrative opportunity. This year, the health and wellness market is going beyond vitamin supplements and Mangosteen juice distribution with new ...
Though growth charts are meant to help parents and pediatricians assess a child’s growth and development, they can also become a source of worry when children don’t seem to be measuring up to their peers. Before parents start to lose sleep over their child’s height, growth and development, they should understand the purpose of the ...
Sunblock protects us from the sun’s harmful rays. As with most other things today, however, the price of sunblock has risen. Fortunately, you can still purchase quality sunscreen at a reasonable price. Read on to find out where you can find the best sunblock for an inexpensive price. Banana Boat Sport SPF 50: Banana Boat ...
Most people don’t take the time to check out their stools when they have a bowel movement, and yes, it’s gross, but necessary as well. The color, size, and shape of your stool can be telling you a lot about yourself, and your bum may be telling you it wants a healthy poop already! If ...
I resolved to start seriously trying to lose weight in October of 2012, when I went to my annual physical and stepped on the doctor’s scale. When the digital number flashed up at me, I nearly died. I’d gained ten pounds in a year without even knowing it! My body mass index was only one ...
Cancer. We all know what it is. We all fear it. We all know people who has it or has died from it, or both. But what we want to know is if there is a cure for it? The answer is no. There is no positive cure for it, at least not yet. But ...
Stress is unavoidable, especially in our fast paced world. We all have problems, and we all have stress. However, we can control how stress affects our health by how we handle stressful situations. When we are calm and optimistic we can get through hard times much better. There are also vitamin supplements that can help ...
Women in their forties face certain health challenges, including menopause. Women in their forties are very active, often working and raising families, with little time to take care of themselves. At this point in a woman’s life, making good health choices will keep women looking and feeling good, and can prevent the onset of many ...
Many women have a full load of responsibilities ranging from taking care of the children, working outside of the home, maintaining the home and running errands. A woman with bipolar disorder has the added challenge of doing all those things and managing their bipolar disorder. Self care for a woman who has bipolar disorder is ...