Dandruff, it’s one of those beauty ailments that no one really talks about, but it’s one that almost all of us will experience at some point in our lives. Dandruff is a condition that causes flakes of skin to form on the scalp and is often accompanied by itching. A number of things cause dandruff, including dry skin; sensitivity to hair products; and skin conditions such as psoriasis, ...[Read More]
The word ‘vagina’ is somewhat taboo. So it’s no wonder no one talks about vagina dryness. Regardless, many women will experience vaginal dryness in their lifetime. According to statics, up to 75% of menopausal women may very well experience vaginal dryness. Despite the high number of women experiencing problems related to vaginal dryness it is still a silent problem that many people feel embarras...[Read More]
Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the keys to living a healthy life. Our bodies need that time we spend in dreamland to recover from the day just passed and the day coming ahead. It is while we sleep that our muscles rebuild themselves, that our bodies fight off germs, etc. In spite of this knowledge, most of us probably aren’t getting the kind of rest we need for our bodies to function prope...[Read More]
In recent years, omega-3 fatty acids have become a nutrition star. Not a week goes by, it seems, without more research confirming how good they are for not only adults, but children. Omega 3- what the research says Omega-3 essential fatty acids help keep cell membranes flexible and functional, supporting cardiovascular and cognitive health throughout life. DHA is especially important for the devel...[Read More]
It will soon be that time of year again – cold and flu season. While it may only be August, I am turning my thoughts to preparing for flu season. Although flu and cold season can attack at any time of the year. After-all, we’re expose to millions of germs and bacteria each day. The best and first lines of defense are hand sanitizers and soaps to rid as many as 400,000 germs (per hand) that...[Read More]
Along with the hot summer days comes dry, flaky skin. Many people moisturize their skin during the winter months, but forget to moisturize during the summer. Not only should you be wearing an SPF sunscreen, but you should also think about keeping it moisturized. To guard against dry skin, in summer, I use Udderly Smooth Body Cream Skin Moisturizer. Perfect for daily use the body butter contains pa...[Read More]
I am obese, for the moment anyway. I have been fighting obesity for the last 10 years and I know that I am not alone. According to statistics, one in four adult Canadians are obese. Since 2003, the proportion of obese Canadians has increased 17.5 per cent. Obesity is one of the most widespread health problems, not just in Canada, but in other parts of the world. Obesity is triggered by a variety o...[Read More]
Dry air, can wreak havoc on your child’s eczema. A cool air humidifier can help, in addition a cool mist can also relieve colds and congested sinuses, ward off flu symptoms and sooth wheezing in children with asthma. Furthermore, when babies or a small child come down with a cold or respiratory infection, they cannot take the same over-the-counter drugs that an older child can; therefore ped...[Read More]
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