One of the most common domestic accidents that we should be conscious about are burns or scalds. Burning or scalding happens when our flesh gets direct contact with flame, hot object, hot liquid, hot steam, and even electricity or chemicals….
Archives for October 2012
Understanding Child Depression
Irritable and angry, socially withdrawn, continuous sadness and hopelessness, extremely sensitive to rejection, suddenly has increased or decreased appetite, sleepless or sleeping excessively, having bouts of vocal outbursts, has low energy and fatigue – your usually cheerful child is suddenly…
Excessive Vitamin C Intake and Its Risks
About a year ago, I attended a seminar on benefits of food supplements and found out that the most common food supplement being offered today is vitamin C. According to the seminar, vitamin C is an essential part of our…
Coffee for Kids?
When I was growing up our mom wouldn’t let us drink coffee because it’s bad for our health. Nowadays a quick visit to the coffee shop can dispel that concept. Aside from the numerous posters and pamphlets promoting the health…
I Got Your Back – Back Care to Avoid Back Aches
Next to headaches, back aches are probably the next most common ailment we encounter. This often occurs to people in the age range of 30 to 50 years old. Most back pains are caused by injuries or trauma to the…
Remedies for Tonsillitis
Summer break is halfway over and parents are already up and about with the preparations for school. Aside from getting the necessary school supplies and uniforms we also need to prepare for the possible ailments that our kids might be exposed…
Battling the Waves of Motion Sickness
A common hindrance for traveling is motion sickness or kinetosis. It is an unpleasant condition characterized by dizziness, nausea and vomiting that some people experience while traveling by airplane, boat, train, or even cars. According to emedicinehealth.com, most experts believe…
