This pandemic has caused a lot of setbacks and adjustments for many people. But for expecting mothers, it has caused some extreme adjustments. A lot of them have involved making special preparations for their labor with their doctor during this pandemic. I was listening to a WebMD podcast that touched on this topic. It was… Continue Reading
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Alcoholism while Quarantining- How to Fight the Urge
Let’s face it- many of us are struggling with this current quarantining situation. Quarantining has led some people to develop certain unfortunate addictions. One of those is indulging in alcohol. Because these are depressing times that we are living in, it could be so easy to succumb to this addiction. But there is a way… Continue Reading
Improving your Quality of Sleep during this Pandemic
Because we’re all going through stressful times right now, many people, including myself, have been having some problems sleeping at night. This could be due to stress or just other reasons. But there are ways you can still get your daily 8 hours of sleep even during these difficult times. Here are four ways we… Continue Reading
Quarantining and its Impact on Mental Health Patients
Quarantining for some people has become mentally draining, but for those dealing with mental illnesses, it has become especially difficult. Last week, I read a disturbing article about a man, who suffered from bipolar disorder, take his own life because of not being able to deal with self-isolation. This news helped bring awareness to mental… Continue Reading
Healthy Grocery Shopping While You’re in Quarantine
Ever since the coronavirus illness was declared a national pandemic, many businesses worldwide have closed down. The only ones that have been open are grocery stores, pharmacies and hospitals, just to name a few. But while you’re grocery shopping, it’s very important that we be selective in what we’re buying. It’s still important that we… Continue Reading
How to Reduce Anxiety During these Troublesome times
Last week, I discussed how we could still show love despite the fact we’re social distancing. This week, I’m going to shed light on reducing our anxiety during this pandemic era. Many people have become on edge because of the rising amounts of people either being infected or dying from this illness. Worse enough, there… Continue Reading
Why Social Distancing doesn’t mean Emotional Distancing
During this coronavirus pandemic, a lot of experts are stressing the importance of social distancing. This involves not greeting each other in a way that involves physical contact, such as shaking hands or hugging. This could be texting, emailing or elbow bumping. This doesn’t exactly mean that we should be emotionally detached from our quarantined… Continue Reading
Traveling Safely during this Coronavirus Era
Because of the rampant spread of the coronavirus illness, many people have become afraid of flying on an airplane or even approach an airport. But if you still need to travel for business or personal reasons, there are ways you can protect yourself while going where you need to go. The news has been reporting… Continue Reading
