You never know when an emergency might occur or when disaster may strike so it is wise to always be prepared for such instances. One of the very basic things one needs during emergencies is a first-aid kit. Below…
Don’t Guess With Dengue
The dengue virus is one of the most notorious viral disease affecting tropical and sub-tropical countries. According to an article in medscape.com, Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever is one of the leading causes of hospitalization and death of children in a lot…
The Health Power of Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is one of the best sources of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll delivers fresh oxygen throughout the body creating a highly-oxygenated environment where the brain and body tissues can function at optimal level. Chlorophyll helps increase the number of red blood cells…
AN EYE OPENER: Home Remedies for Dark Under-eyes
Eyebags, raccoon eyes, shiners, blue luggage. Many think these are just due to stress and lack of sleep but dark under-eye circles can be caused by several other factors. Allergies, eczema, and nasal congestion are some ailments that cause dark…
Sugar, my Honey, Honey
One of the most natural home remedies that we can find and also one of the most convenient to acquire is HONEY. It has been known to treat a myriad of ailments and complaints such as athlete’s foot and yeast…
Caring for Domestic Burns and Scalds
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….
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Irritable and angry, socially withdrawn, continuous sadness and hopelessness, extremely sensitive to rejection, suddenly has increased or decreased appetite, sleepless or sleeping excessively, having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…
