Category : Parenting/ Health

5 Signs You Need A Therapist

If you’re taking cues from reality TV, chances are you think therapy is a last resort effort to restore sanity. Only truth is, everyone experiences periods of stress, sadness, grief and conflict. In fact, one in five American adults suffer from some...

Dealing With A Late-Stage Mental Health Disorder Diagnosis

Most doctors agree that an early diagnosis is ideal for those who are dealing with mental health disorders. Unfortunately, that’s not a reality for many. In fact, it was only in the past year that I realized I’ve been living with not one but two men...

This Healthy Frozen Yogurt Brand Was Inspired by a Fibroid Diagnosis

Photo Credit: Oladipo Oladapo Like many women with fibroids, Ehime Eigbe-Akindele was presented with several options, such as surgery and hormone therapy when she was first diagnosed. Uncomfortable with the options she was given, she instead decided...

10 Natural Ways to Improve Digestion Right Now

It’s well known that your diet has a significant impact on your overall health. However, if your digestive system isn’t operating at its best, you might not be getting all the nutritional benefits of what you eat. Thankfully, tweaking your routine c...

5 Hand Exercises to Strengthen Your Grip

We all know how important it is to have a strong grip – whether you’re gripping a tennis racket, shaking hands with someone, or just opening up that jar of pickles. But if you want to make sure your grip stays in top shape, you need to exercise more...

What They Don’t Tell You About Shampoo

There is more to shampoo than just lather. Most of us search for what smells good and works, but do we really understand the rules of washing our tresses? Check out these quick pointers the next time you think about washing your ‘do. 1. The Ri...

Breast Pain Doesn’t Always Mean Cancer: When to Get a Mammogram

While anyone can experience breast pain, don’t panic: It’s rarely cancer. Penn State Health offers some reassurance about what might cause the pain and when it might be time to have a mammogram. “We see a lot of patients who come l...

Woman Reverses Pre-Diabetes, Loses 65 Pounds by Walking Everyday

Photo credit: Detricia Woods-Meadows (TODAY) Last year Detricia Woods-Meadows was at her highest weight ever and in pain from arthritis and a torn meniscus. After years of making excuses about why working out wasn’t for her, she decided it was...

5 Early Signs of Bed Bugs You Need To Know

A bed bug infestation can be an absolute nightmare to deal with so it’s good to know the early signs of bed bugs. Fortunately, the situation is much easier to handle at the beginning. Since it can be tricky to identify an early infestation, though,...

What Are ‘Dense’ Breasts & Why Are They Increasing Your Risk For Breast Cancer?

Physician and head of breast cancer therapy at New Jersey’s Overlook Medical Center Bonni Guerin, M.D., tells SELF that around half of all adult American women have dense breasts. The prevalence of dense breasts is underestimated, she argues....

4 Things Regular Gym Goers Don’t Tell You

It’s no secret that the gym can be a scary place when you’re starting out on your fitness journey. Without a trainer, you might not know what to do and for some reason, it always feels like all eyes are on you. It’s common for people to feel u...

Gospel Great Kim Burrell Hospitalized with Pneumonia is Both Lungs

(Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) Taking to his official Instagram account on Saturday night (March 4), singer/actor Tyrese revealed that award-winning Gospel singer Kim Burrell is in the hospital with pneumonia in both of her lungs. He further a...

How to Make Homemade Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera has been used for centuries for its numerous health and beauty benefits. This versatile plant contains antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals that can help soothe sunburns, hydrate dry skin, and even reduce the appearance of fine li...

5 Reasons to Book a Cryotherapy Appointment Today

So you’ve heard about cryotherapy – that trendy new way to reduce inflammation and boost your metabolism. And now you’re wondering if it’s time to take the plunge and book an appointment. Well, let me tell you, there are plen...

5 Foods That Cause Inflammation

It may not sound like it, but in a healthy body inflammation is actually a good thing that protects and heals. However, if chronic inflammation persists in the body it can damage healthy tissue and lead to other serious conditions like obesity, hype...