With flu season right around the corner, there is no shortage of things you can do to keep yourself healthy. But if you do find yourself coming down with the flu, here are three mom-approved remedies for your health that will help you survive flu season. Most importantly, it's best to visit a primary care specialist when your symptoms get worse. Up Your Vitamin C Intake Studies have shown that Vitamin C won't prevent flu symptoms, but it can shorten the lifespan of the flu or a cold. Plus, Vitamin C can do wonders for building up your natural immunity. The more Vitamin C you can add to your diet, the better off you're going to be. But if you do add Vitamin C, look for natural sources such as oranges, green peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy greens. While you're at it, look for … [Read more...]

Fall is officially here, and the temperatures will be dropping soon. Once it gets cold outside, it can be easy to want to stay indoors and snuggle up on the couch. But it's important to keep up with your workout routine to stay happy and healthy. If you're looking for the best ways to stay active this winter, here are four things you should keep in mind. 1. Wear the Right Workout Gear Fall and winter fitness gear ought to be well-insulated but also breathable. Consider looking for winter fitness gear on Amazon. Amazon is the leading site for e-commerce and you'll be hard-pressed not to find something that suits your needs. However, you should keep in mind that when using sites like this, your debit and credit cards are protected from identity theft. Although popular, just recently Amazon … [Read more...]

A mother's life is split in many ways, as a mom has to divide her attention to work, raising her family, her kids, time with her partner, and everything else. However, very few moms practice self-care, and it leads to many negative factors. Before discussing the tips for moms who struggle to practice self-care, let's first assess some signs that she's not taking care of herself. Signs You Need More Self-Care In Your Life You're always exhausted You only make time for your family and everything else but never for yourself You're letting yourself go and don't care to rest much You have "mother's guilt" and feel bad for not putting others first You feel overwhelmed It's not selfish to make time for yourself. Here are some ways to practice self-care as a mom. Invite … [Read more...]

A healthy lifestyle means a healthy body and mind. When you eat healthy food and have a healthy routine, you become more active and focused throughout the day. It may seem difficult to set a daily health routine, but in reality, it is very easy to maintain. In this comprehensive world, everyone is busy competing with others. Many people even skip breakfast, which is not good for their health. Skipping breakfast leads to a lack of focus and a loss of energy. It is very important to eat healthy food as much as possible. Whether it is breakfast, lunch, snack time, or dinner, your meal should include healthy food items, especially in the summer when the body dehydrates and needs essential nutrients and minerals to remain active and sound. Here are some tips you should follow to establish a … [Read more...]

With the weather warming and everyone getting outdoors more, many people are worried about keeping their families healthy and safe. From sunscreen to getting a physical the ways to maintain your family's health this spring can help set you up for continued health into summer. Use Sunscreen When You're Outdoors It may only be spring, but that just means the sun is out more often so it is important to add sunscreen to your daily skincare routine. It is also good to apply sunscreen in the spring to create a habit of applying sunscreen that will last into summer to prevent even worse summer sunburns from hours spent outside. You may be getting plenty of shade from your local trees but deciduous trees aren't able to block between 60% and 90% of the sun's rays till the summer because their … [Read more...]