There have been plenty of disturbing reports lately concerning recalled foods, such as contaminated Romaine lettuce. Popular restaurant chain McDonald’s recently experienced a recall on their salads. But what other unclean foods we need to be cautious of? There are plenty that are prone to salmonella and Listeria. But here are just four that have… Continue Reading
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Sundowning- Another neurological condition to know about
I was watching the movie, “The Notebook” with my aunt last weekend. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the movie, it’s tells about an elderly man sharing a beautiful story with his wife, who is battling the Alzheimer’s disease, of how they met and fell in love. In one scene, it brought up… Continue Reading
A Lesser-Known Dementia affecting many lives
Yesterday, I’ve read the most eye-opening article about another form of dementia that is claiming thousands of people in the U.S. This disease is called frontotemporal dementia. An estimated 50,000-60,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with this lesser-known dementia. What is it? It is a neurological disorder centered in the frontal lobe of the… Continue Reading
The Importance of Courage in facing challenges
Life is filled with an abundant amount of everyday problems and challenges. Each day comes with a whole new set of issues, whether they are health-related, financial-related or anything in between. What is going to help us deal with these daily challenges? While having a good support system in family and friends is vital, here’s… Continue Reading
Maintaining your Gut Health starts with the foods you eat
I came across a very interesting article on the Mind Body Green website that shares exactly the right foods to eat and avoid to maintain a healthy gut. Written by Gut Health Specialist & Best-Selling Author Vincent M. Pedre, M.D., the article touches on certain foods I didn’t know were considered harmful to your gut,… Continue Reading
Problems with over sweating?-There’s help for that
I was watching TV one day and came across a commercial which talks about a condition of excessive sweating called hyperhidrosis. The commercial shared with me a website called “Check your Sweat,” which gives more information about this condition, a short test to see if you’re dealing with it and different ways to manage this… Continue Reading
Writer’s Work- The online platform for your future writing career
I’ve read some interesting articles in the past about how writing could have a positive effect on your mental well-being. These articles mention how cathartic and calming writing could be when you’re under stress. But have you ever thought about turning this stress-relieving hobby into a life-long career? There’s an online platform that could help… Continue Reading
Pause and Reflect- What gratitude can do for your well-being
I was looking at a very interesting public discourse on my tablet today. This discourse talked about the importance of expressing gratitude in our everyday lives. Today’s world is bombarded with so many problems, anxieties and worries. But if more people “paused and reflected” on the precious things of life, we will have more gracious… Continue Reading
