Infants may go for extended periods of time without passing stool, so it can be pretty hard to tell if they’re constipated.A baby may show some signs of constipation such as hard pellets of stool, a hard belly, lack of appetite, and long periods of crying or straining while trying to have a bowel movement.Pediatricians will often recommend you trying out a few home … [Read more...] about What To Do When Your Infant Is Constipated
Better Sleep
5 Do’s and Don’ts to Better Sleep
At the end of every day, there’s just one thing we all are really craving for – a good night’s rest.Here are 5 do’s and don’ts to get better sleep:1. Don’t Smoke (At All!)Smoking actually interferes with your sleep patterns, contrary to many who use cigarettes to tuck themselves to sleep.Cigarettes contain nicotine, a stimulant that increases your heart rate … [Read more...] about 5 Do’s and Don’ts to Better Sleep
5 Reasons Letting Go Of Grudges Is Good For You
The great Gandhi once said, “Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong.”To forgive and let go of painful wounds inflicted by someone else takes a lot of courage. Our self-preserving human nature will guard that anger until we are able to pay them back for the hurt they did us.While your reasons behind the grudge may be valid, cuddling those negative emotions … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Letting Go Of Grudges Is Good For You
5 Tips to Beating Insomnia
Getting enough sleep on a daily basis in this modern and fast-paced society is a rare luxury. Our disrupted sleep patterns left unchecked can lead to an even more difficult dilemma – insomnia.Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects at least 25% of the population in the United States in 2018. These people find it difficult to fall asleep and can often be sleep deprived. … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Beating Insomnia
5 Ways To Beat Sleep Paralysis
Have you ever tried waking up realizing you can’t move your legs or arms, or even wiggle your toes or lift a finger? You are aware of your surroundings, but you can’t get up or scream.This is called sleep paralysis. This occurs when some parts of your brain are awake, but the parts controlling your body are still asleep. This is why you can’t move even if you want to. You … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Beat Sleep Paralysis
A Brief Guide To Understanding Sleep Apnea
Snoring may be a dark secret for some of us, for fear of becoming laughed at, or putting off someone you just started dating. But it could be something more than just making embarrassing sounds in your sleep.Loud snoring, paired with fatigue during the day, may indicate that you have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common but serious sleep disorder where your breathing is … [Read more...] about A Brief Guide To Understanding Sleep Apnea
How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? The Answer Lies in Your Age
So here’s the big question: How much sleep do you really need? The short answer is: it depends. Now don’t click that close button yet, allow us to explain.The amount of sleep you need has a direct relation to which age group you belong. Naturally, the younger you are, the more sleep you need, and the older you get, the lesser sleep you need. National Sleep … [Read more...] about How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? The Answer Lies in Your Age
The Dangerous Effects of Sleep Deprivation
If you were to take an honest-to-goodness, unfiltered, unrehearsed “woke up like this” selfie, what would you look like?Do you look fresh and rested? Or do you look like you haven’t slept the night at all?How you wake up in the morning is a tell-tale sign of how much sleep you actually got and the quality of rest you’ve had. Sleep deprivation goes beyond more than just … [Read more...] about The Dangerous Effects of Sleep Deprivation
9 Warning Signs of Hormonal Imbalance You Should Be Aware Of
Hormonal imbalances, while commonly pronounced among women aged around their 40s to 50s, can also be seen in some women in their mid-30s. This is increasingly becoming more common with our modern lifestyles and dietary choices, on top of global problems such as pollution, toxins and daily exposure to xenoestrogens (synthetic chemicals that mimic the hormone estrogen in our … [Read more...] about 9 Warning Signs of Hormonal Imbalance You Should Be Aware Of
Stop Snoring With These 8 Simple Steps
Do you snore? Have you ever gotten giggles from your family or your partner for your midnight huffing? Well, snoring is quite adorable (or annoying, depending on your perspective). But more often, snorers wake up tired and irritable. That’s because snoring interferes with sound sleep.Snoring happens during sleep as the soft tissues and tongue relax, they can partially block … [Read more...] about Stop Snoring With These 8 Simple Steps
9 Foods That Rob You of A Good Night’s Sleep
A good night's sleep is a rarity for some of us. You may even consider it a luxury amidst your busy schedules with family, work, businesses, and friends. We all know getting enough sleep is a crucial ingredient for us to live fully and abundantly, but this extremely basic human need almost always eludes us.There are many factors why you couldn't sleep well at night - … [Read more...] about 9 Foods That Rob You of A Good Night’s Sleep
9 Foods To Help You Sleep Better
There are nights when counting sheep just doesn't work. You glance at the clock - it's 2:00 am and you're still wide awake. You've been tossing and turning begging for sleep to come but it doesn't. A few minutes later you finally doze off, only to wake up again at 3:00 am. It's frustrating, we know. We've had a few of those nights too.Don't reach out for those sleeping pills … [Read more...] about 9 Foods To Help You Sleep Better
Are You Sleeping Enough? Princess Cruises’ 2018 Report On Sleep And Relaxation
Thinking of going for a cruise? Not only can you visit new places, but you can also use this vacation time to catch up on your beauty sleep.Princess Cruises, a global premium cruise line and tour company, just recently completed a survey on the amount and quality of sleep of adults from 11 countries.The survey includes comparisons in the area of:Amount of sleep during … [Read more...] about Are You Sleeping Enough? Princess Cruises’ 2018 Report On Sleep And Relaxation