Author: Kelly W. Smith

You’re probably wondering why it’s very crucial to make changes with your diet when you start to breast feed. Don’t worry to take this risk, as this is very important for your baby’s growth and brain development. Breast milk is very resilient and just an automatic process. Your body will only extract what it needs from you to create it. Rest assured as long as you eat right and drink enough fluids, there will be plenty of milk that your baby can drink from you. Though you really have to make a few adjustments especially to your diet so that your body can produce enough milk. Taking these changes can also provide you with mental and physical strength to take care of your baby during this post-partum period. Here are…

We, as citizen of this earth have come a long way that even our lifestyle has changed compared to the old times. Because of office jobs, most of us spend our lives sitting in front of our desk in the office without much physical activity. Which leads to lots of health problems that we might never notice. Processed foods are everywhere nowadays. These foods can be bad for your health and also for your teeth. Many of us just don’t care about our teeth and sometimes we take these small things for granted. This will lead to yellowness and plaque build-up, and even worse, filled with cavities. But it’s never too late to change. You can find some natural mixtures at your home and use them to whiten your teeth.…

Beetroot is one of the vegetables that are easy to ignore. But did you know that this vegetable has wonderful health benefits such as boosting your energy levels while detoxing at the same time? Today, we’re going to tackle the six health benefits that beets has to offer. Let’s go! Beets can help you create red blood cells The attractive red color that beets have is from a group of phytonutrients known as betalains. Betalains that are found on beets are richer than any other vegetables and it’s known to be an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying agents. Anti-Inflammatory The good thing about the anti-inflammatory property of beets is that it can prevent many chronic diseases and greatly improves cardiovascular health. Studies show that betalains found on beets support nerve and…

There are a lot of things that factor into health, regardless it’s emotional or physical health on which one has to focus. Moreover, there are strong arguments for the notion that physical and mental health are intertwined. There are several factors that women must particularly be focusing on in terms of keeping up their health. Vitamins There are several essential vitamins for anyone to consume, however women in specific. These include the B vitamins, such as folate and the antioxidant vitamins (vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C). Vitamin K and vitamin D are essential as well, similar to magnesium, iron and iodine. Also, it’s vital to take in omega-3 fish oils if possible. Cleaning eating On top of guaranteeing that you consume the exact vitamin in adequate doses, you have…

Getting sick while traveling is hard. In unexpected moments like this, it’s always nice to be prepared wherever you go. Here are 7 travel health tips to stay healthy while taking a trip: Before you Go: Stay up-to-date. Traveling to another country is an exciting moment for everyone. But what if there are diseases spreading into that particular place and you’re not even aware off? Always be prepared by going to Centers of Disease Control travel health page. This will let you know if there are any diseases spreading into that area. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Medical Check-up. Before you travel, always get a medical check-up. This will let you know if you need such vaccinations required before you travel. Always visit travel health clinics so they…

Sitting all day especially if you have a job is normal. But sitting for hours and hours may give us health issues that we might never notice. Sometimes, we say to ourselves, “Let it be” because we think that there’s nothing we can do about it. Well that’s where you’re wrong. Here are some 5 great healthy tips and that you can use to keep a healthy lifestyle even when you’re busy: Get a Standing Desk One of the simplest ways to get off from that desk is standing up. Standing is good for you since it allows for a better blood flow circulation compared to sitting. A study by Standford University shows that people who tend to stand during work hours has felt less back pain compared to those…

Holidays is fast approaching and it’s that time of the year again where we are bombarded with foods around the table. We may be caught up with all the fun and excitement that the holiday may bring, but we also need to stay on top of our health at the same time. Without watching our health, we might never do the things we enjoy. In this topic, we provided a list of ways how to stay on top of your health during the holidays. Let’s dive in! Heartburn prevention Delicious foods are always in sight especially on holidays. But be careful, you might get a heartburn as you’re busy devouring that food in front of you. Limiting foods that can cause you heartburn is the best way to prevent heartburn.…

When you have to dine with someone whom you haven’t met before in a professional environment things can get a little tricky. You will want to get to know that person, and at the same time, you will be worried about your eating habits. If you are dining with someone in a business environment, you need to understand that you are not there for the food. Your primary goal is to talk to the other professional and do business with him/her. The following are some of the tips which will help you in such situations: Introduce yourself: Before the meal you need to make sure that you introduce yourself if you have never met the person before. You can start with a handshake and sit down only after the host…