Hippocrates, one of the most prominent Greek physician and one of the outstanding figure in medicine said ‘Nature itself is the best physician’. Not discounting the impact and benefits of modern medicine in our lives, yet many common disease can be cured using natural remedies or ingredients commonly available in our pantry. Also Read: Health problems caused by sitting too…
Are your kids doing too many activities
Are your evenings and weekend consumed by various kids activities and play dates? Is your conversation with fellow parents always about “how many after school activities your child is signed up for” ? If you are feeling exhausted with these activities, you are not alone. As many as 13% of parents surveyed were having a feeling of burn-out at least…
3 Simple Steps to treat technology addiction
45 percent of teenagers in U.S.A. admit to using internet almost constantly ! Pew Research Survey noted these numbers have doubled in last 4 years. What are the effects of technology addiction on children? Irritability, anxiety, insomnia and depression are on rise in young kids. This is caused due to imbalance in brain chemistry caused by smartphone addiction. If your…
5 Tips to boost your energy naturally
When was last time you woke up with full of energy and was ready to start your day? Or do you usually have to drag yourself out of the bed? How can you have more energy naturally throughout the day? Health can be defined as physical, mental, and social well-being. In this post we will consider physical aspect of the health…
Natural remedies for seasonal allergies
It is that time of the year again where pollen count are high and people are suffering with multiple seasonal allergies like runny nose, cough, itchy eyes or ear infection. According to this research more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year. Before you reach for any medicine, try out these natural remedies to treat seasonal allergies without…
How to balance your hormones and treat PMS naturally
Over 90% of women suffer from some form of PMS. Symptoms could be as mild as lethargy and lack of energy or as strong as severe migraines, dizziness and mood swings. Many times strong medications are also not helpful and these symptoms can impact day to day life. With some lifestyle changes, severity of PMS symptoms can be reduced or…
DIY Digital Detox – Hidden Gem in Texas Hill Country
Although our family has good discipline around usage of technology and usually follows healthy digital habits, from time to time we need to take a break from our gadgets and perform digital detox. Digital Detox is the time when person refrains from using electronic devices such as smart phones, tablets, computers etc. During digital detox access to green space promotes…
10 Quotes to live by for cheerful life
Earlier this week, I came across this beautiful poem named “Rainbow”. It was about counting your blessings even when going gets tough. This poem reminded me of many quotes my dad had shared with me growing up about living a cheerful life. I would like to share some these inspiring quotes with you. These words of wisdom may open different…
When to give your child a phone
Your child is pestering you to give her the phone. All her friends have their own phone . May be you are apprehensive and thinking what is the right age to give your child a phone. Microsoft founder Bill Gates says, he gave his kids phone when they were 14. On average, kids get their own phone these days at…
Health Risks of Sitting Too Long and Solutions
Per recent research, 1 in 4 Americans sit more than 8 hours a day ! 4 in 10 adults are not physically active . The same research indicates sitting more than 3 hours a day and combined with physical inactivity increases the risk of early death, mental health issues as well as cancer. Unfortunately I am 1 of those 4…