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How to Keep Your Kids Healthy this Winter

January 20, 2021 by Mandy

There’s no denying the fact that you have concerns about your kids’ health and well-being during the winter months (just like every other season).

While it’s natural to have concerns, it’s nice to know there are steps you can take to keep them healthy and happy during this time of the year.

If you’re struggling for ideas and have simply hoped for the best in the past, here are five tips you can use:

1. Wash Those Hands!

This goes for both you and your children. Yes, it can be a difficult habit to teach your children, but it’s well worth it in the long run. It can be the difference between your child always being sick and them making it through the winter months unscathed.

Encourage your children to wash their hands both at home and while out of the house, such as during school hours or visiting with friends and extended family.

This is one of the easiest things a person can do to reduce the risk of contracting an illness and/or spreading germs. Help your children develop this habit early in life, as it’ll stick with them well into the future.

Note: there is a right and wrong way to wash your hands. Here is a resource to ensure that you’re doing it correctly. If you’re not doing it right, it won’t do you much good.

2. Don’t Forget About Skin and Hair Health

As you’re well aware, the winter months will drain your skin and hair of moisture. Subsequently, it takes a dedicated approach to keep it healthy until warmer weather arrives.

So, it’s safe to say that this is an issue your children are dealing with, too.

Look into the many products that are available to fight dryness, such as natural hair oil and hair moisturizer. Healthy hair and skin will make your children more comfortable, while also taking one less thing off their mind.

3. Make Sure They Eat Right

When your children eat immune-boosting foods (and consume immune-boosting drinks), they’re better positioned to fight off anything that comes their way.

In addition to fruits and vegetables, other foods to incorporate into their diet include yogurt, garlic, and beef.

Regardless of the time of year, it’s not always easy to get your children to eat right. However, when you mix immune-boosting foods and drinks into their diet, it definitely helps. And who knows, they may even find a few healthy foods that they actually enjoy!

4. Make Sure They Get Enough Sleep

Just the same as managing their diet, getting your children to follow a sleep schedule is a challenge. This is particularly true if your child is the type who likes to go to bed late and rise early.

Keep in mind that children require more sleep than adults—seven to eight hours is not enough. For instance, a child between the age of 5 and 10 requires roughly 10 to 11 hours of sleep per night.

Sleep is when the body heals and repairs itself, so it’s essential to the overall health and well-being of your children.

5. Limit Sugar Intake

Yes, your children probably love sugary treats such as cake, brownies, and candy. And while it’s okay to give it to them every now and again, be careful about how often.

Too much sugar suppresses the immune system and causes inflammation, both of which make your child more likely to contract the flu, a cold, or another type of virus.

Don’t let your child go overboard on how much sugar they ingest. One treat per day is more than enough.

Final Thoughts

Are you the person primarily in charge of taking care of your children—as well as elderly members of your family—during the long, cold winter months?

If so, strongly consider the benefits of implementing the five tips above. Not only will it put your kids on the right path over the months to come, but it’ll also give you peace of mind.

Should you still have concerns, consult with your child’s doctor to ask questions and obtain guidance and advice. You never know when you’ll come across a nugget of information that better positions your child to make it through the winter months happy and healthy.

The Health Benefits of Horse Milk

January 15, 2021 by Mandy

Now more than ever, we are looking for ways to build and improve our health. When finding yourself in this position, it can be challenging to know where to start; there are so many different products and vitamins on the market that knowing what works for you is hard. It certainly is not a one-size-fits-all market! For those interested in the health benefits of natural products like mare and horse milk, we have compiled a helpful list below of how horse milk can help you and how it can improve your health. Get yourself a comfortable place to rest and read on for more info!

High Nutritional Value

Like most other kinds of milk on the market, horse milk provides humans with a high level of nutrients that we require to live a healthy lifestyle and offers significant health benefits to those who consume it. Unlike its counterparts, horse milk is much easier to digest. It contains less casein, promoting the rebalancing of the bacteria in your gut, reducing indigestion, bloating, and constipation.

Compared to other milk products on the market, horse milk is much lower in fat content than others, reducing the risk of yourself or your loved ones developing any cholesterol – or related – problems in the future. As it is low in fat content, it is an ideal substitute for those on specific diets that require a reduction in fat intake. Packed full of the nutrients that humans need, horse milk is not only good for your insides but is also suitable for your outsides too. This leads us to our next point.

Effective for Skin Conditions

While horse milk can provide our internal organs with some vital nutrients, your skin will also thank you for consuming it as well. With antioxidant and antibacterial properties throughout, horse milk can be used to alleviate symptoms of several skin conditions, including the likes of Eczema, Psoriasis, and Acne. You’ll be treating the symptoms of any existing skin conditions, increasing your confidence while relieving any digestive issues that you might be experiencing; what more could you want! Those interested in consuming horse milk can purchase it as it comes or can even buy it in a tablet and supplement form instead.

Like many other kinds of milk on the market, horse milk provides excellent contributions towards the immune system, boosting it with its many nutrients on offer. While you can get the milk from designated horse dairy farms near you, companies like Equilac provide access to the supplement and tablet form of horse milk, which are long-lasting and can be shipped worldwide. If you would like to find out more about what these products can do for you and how they can have a positive impact on your life, find more horse milk benefits at equilac.com.

There are plenty of health benefits from consuming horse milk or mare products, with something on the market suitable for different dietary requirements. If you are interested, simply put, you will not know how it can benefit you until you try. So, what are you waiting for?

Which Are The Best Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers in the US?

January 11, 2021 by Mandy

Addiction to drugs or any other substance is already quite hard to accept and treat. When it doubles-up with psychological issues, the term is then dual diagnosis. This type of dual treatment is very sensitive and challenging for the patient. First of all, as a patient, you have to accept the presence of both your body and mind.

Then, you will have to look out for the best dual diagnosis treatment centers in the US. That’s why we aim to introduce you to some of the beneficial and useful centers. After reading about their services, you won’t have to waste time online again to search for the same.

Some of the best dual diagnosis centers are:

Alo House Recovery Centers:

It’s the best dual diagnosis centers located in California. It has a careful and ever-lasting blend of substance abuse and psychological health care services. The doctors with masters’ certified degree and decades of experience in both fields are the USP of this center.

This center has a supportive approach to treat its patients with a motto: Connect, not control.

With their regular sessions, the doctors here aim to familiarize patients with their self-esteem and confidence.

Caron Treatment Centers:

Caron is one of the most reliable dual diagnosis centers in the USA, with 60 years of experience. Here, doctors have been inventing new technologies and treatments for eliminating substance abuse and mental issues for decades.

This treatment center ties up with multiple insurance companies, taking the burden of finances of the patient’s shoulders. So, once admitted here, the patient can effectively focus on being better instead of the bills.

This center is really the best because it does not hesitate to involve family members of the patients. They conduct regular educational workshops for both patients and their family members. They aim to heal the entire family from the trauma and addiction that the patient has been going through.

Harmony Foundation:

It’s one of the best dual diagnosis treatment centers in the US that existed effectively for more than 50 years already.

It has a 43-acre establishment near Estes Park, Rocky Mountains, Colorado. The combination of the staff’s treatment years has been more than 416 years. And that is quite an experience that counts and cannot be ignored.

Stats show that 71 percent of Harmony’s patients get employed within the first year of their treatment. This facility is definitely for those patients who want to restart their lives. They also have proper detox treatment to break existing patient’s dependence on any substance within the first year. Such substance includes drug, alcohol, or anything else of similar nature. Harmony also runs support groups, both offline and virtual. It’s for everyone, that is, patients and their families.

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation:

Hazelden has 15 drug and alcohol treatment facilities in the nation. Some locations are in New York, Florida, California, and Illinois. They have 70 years of running experience to treat dual diagnosis conditions of various patients. The name of the facility is a tribute to Betty Ford, the First Lady of Recovery. She was the first one to put a light on the drug addiction problem in the nation. She promised to eliminate the addiction completely.

Hazelden follows 12-step principles and practices. It indeed includes understanding the patient, respecting him/her, caring for the person, and counseling them on time. This foundation is specialized in personalized care to treat more than one co-occurring disorder.

A Mother’s Guide To Using a Yoni Egg

January 6, 2021 by Mandy

If you are a new mother and ready to explore the yoni egg and wanting to get everything right, you may have lots of questions on where and how to start. Much is said about the egg, crystals, origins, and benefits but not about how and when to use it. This article will cover some of these questions and give a yoni egg guide.

Is the Yoni Egg Safe for Me?

Generally, the yoni egg is harmless. It does not interact chemically with the body, so there shouldn’t be any interactions or side effects.

However, it is advisable to consult with your doctor or gynae before you start using the jade egg. This is especially important if:

You’re a virgin (It may be painful to use or may break the hymen)
Have recently or are currently recovering from a vaginal infection (it may interfere with healing.)
Have recently or are currently recovering from surgery around your vagina or uterus (the egg may antagonize healing wounds and slow down recovery. The exercises may also be excruciatingly painful.)
You’re pregnant (It is generally advisable to avoid using the yoni egg when you are pregnant as it may cause complications such as early labor or even triggering contractions.)
Have recently given birth (It would be wise to wait until you have healed properly so that you don’t open healing wounds or slow down the healing process.)
You are on your periods (This would be messy and counter-effective. It will block your period flow and may worsen uterine and vaginal cramping.)
If you have any concerns about your sexual health, get in touch with your doctor for advice before using a jade egg.

Remember that the jade egg has not precisely been approved for use by any medical authority, so it would be far better to use it with a go-ahead from your doctor.

While still on the subject of safety, it would be wise to make sure that you get yours from a trusted and reputable manufacturer. Fake crystals may not only expose you to harmful chemical poisoning but may also crack and chip off to reveal rough spots that may be very harmful.

How to Get Started

After getting your go-ahead from your doctor, here’s how to proceed with the jade egg.

Choose your yoni egg. Sizing is essential, so make sure that you choose the one that will be comfortable and safe. It is generally advisable to start with the average size going down, unless in exceptional cases such as post-maternity, where a large size would do just fine.
Check your egg thoroughly to make sure that it is authentic. Buying from a reputable seller ensures that the crystals are legitimate and that the egg won’t start producing harmful chemicals inside you. Do not use the egg if it has any cracks or chips – these could cause severe injuries and complications when inserted or removed.
Clean the egg thoroughly. It would help if you used a natural soap to wash it. Rinse it under running water until it is clear of any soap. You can also sanitize it with a sanitizing liquid such as anti-bacterial solutions or in a UV light sanitizer. If possible, let it air dry. You could also wipe it dry with a clean towel.
It is suggested that you ‘charge’ your yoni egg sufficiently before using it. No, not by plugging it into the socket but by placing it in sunlight or moonlight. The full moon is especially preferred. This helps the egg to ‘absorb’ the energy so you can attain maximum benefits. This is merely an option and will entirely depend on your preferences.
If you are set to explore the yoni egg’s benefits at a spiritual level, make sure you have the right crystal for your intentions. For instance, the jade crystal is usually associated with the heart chakra, which has to do with your relationship with other people. If you are looking to resolve loneliness, romantic frustration, or get rid of the feeling of isolation, a green jade yoni egg will be ideal.
It is now time to set your intention. Think about precisely what you are trying to get and fixate on it. Hold out your egg and make your intentions clear, preferably vocally, until you feel a firm connection or a shift of energy to your yoni egg.
If your egg is drilled, tie the string through the hole until it is firm enough to stay on when you yank gently. It should also be long enough to pull.

How to Insert

Turn the egg until the pointy side is facing down. This should be the side with the string if your egg is undrilled.
Get in a comfortable position and start putting the egg in gently with the larger side first. It should be effortless, just as easy as putting in a tampon.
Don’t shy from using a lubricant if you feel like you need one.
Push it in as deep as feels comfortable. You are assured that it won’t go beyond the cervix.

Do not worry about your yoni egg getting stuck. The vagina is very elastic, and you can push it out with the smallest push. It is designed to slide out effortlessly, so you can hold it in place for as long as you feel it is necessary, then push it out when you are done.

Conclusively, using a yoni egg is fairly simple. You only need to push it in gently and pull it out with the string or push it out with your vaginal muscles when you are done exercising. You can use it with Kegels, yoga, meditation, and even try a beginner’s guide to breathwork. You must clean the egg thoroughly and keep it in a clean place to avoid getting infections. If the egg falls, check it thoroughly for any cracks or chips and discard if it has any – these could pose serious health risks when left unchecked.

Three Tips to Look Your Best During and After Pregnancy

December 21, 2020 by Mandy

Despite those rumors you’ve heard about “glowing,” it sometimes seems that pregnancy gives you the opportunity to experience adolescence and old age all at once. Here are some tips to help you look your best during and after pregnancy.

1. Keep Exercising

From the moment you find out that you’re pregnant, it begins getting harder and harder to exercise. Pregnancy brings aches, pains, and sleepiness, which make it much harder to get out and be active.

However, it is very important that you do your best to maintain close to your previous physical activity level throughout your pregnancy, provided your activity level is considered safe by your doctor.

Regular exercise releases endorphins to elevate your mood. It helps your blood to circulate, which can reduce fluid build-up. Exercise gets harder as the pregnancy goes on. Many women find that exercising in water or while laying down is preferable during the later months.

Once the baby is born, there are whole new challenges in exercising. You will certainly want to take a few weeks off, but once you and baby are up for it, it’s a good idea to start taking slow, leisurely walks together to get into the habit of regular exercise. You may find that your baby grows to enjoy these activities as well and establishes a better sleep pattern when taken on regular walks.

It’s hard to keep exercising during and after pregnancy, but if you do, you are likely to find that you gain less weight and lose weight more easily after the pregnancy.

2. Treat Yourself

Making yourself look and feel your best may be the last thing on your mind while you’re pregnant and right after your baby is born, but treating yourself throughout this time is more important than ever.

Have your hair and nails done regularly, visit the Institute of Natural Health for a soothing HydraFacial treatment, and invest in clothes that look good on you even though you know you will only be able to wear them for a short amount of time.

Pregnancy is extremely stressful. Stress isn’t good for you or the baby. Taking time to treat yourself, feel good about yourself, and take time for you is good for both of you.

3. Compromise With Your Cravings

Many women experience intense cravings during pregnancy which they have a hard time resisting, especially considering that their emotions are already threadbare. There is no reason to torture yourself by denying every indulgence, but it is important that you don’t follow your cravings too far.

Try to rate your craving intensity and decide whether to give in based on how bad the food is for you. Make sure that your cravings are not coming from habit instead of pregnancy. If you are consistently having cravings for chocolate cake in the evenings, it may have nothing to do with your pregnancy.

Enjoy Your Pregnancy

Perhaps the most important tip to looking your best both during and after your pregnancy is to enjoy it. Indulging in self-care is very soothing during a stressful time, so treat it like the necessity it is, not a luxury to be overlooked.