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Essential Oils   According to the study authors, ingredients in the following essential oils have shown some antiviral activity: bergamot oil eucalyptus oil red thyme cinnamon leaf Tea tree oil may also have antiviral properties if a person incorporates it into air filtering systems, some scientists suggest. Also, lemon balm may contain ingredients that could […]

Healthful Tips   B- Breathe.  Do breathing exercises. Try Box Breathing: Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4 counts, exhale for 4 counts, hold for 4 counts. Repeat 3-5 times or 4 breaths in and 4 breaths out x 10 times. Smell the roses and blow out the candles. Get oxygen in your lungs and

Here are 3 Toxic Chemicals to Avoid: Paraben Any label containing paraben in them should be avoided because these chemicals contain xenoestrogens which mimic estrogen in our body which in turn interfere and weaken hormone balance and fertility in both men and women. Phthalates This should be avoided especially by pregnant women.  Exposure is linked

Who in the world was born and said I want to exercise everyday? I know I didn’t. However, you don’t need to be a Physical Therapist like me to know that exercise is beneficial to our body. If you are not an active person, you may start slow and grow. Start with 15 minutes of

How much water you need to drink each day depends on your body weight, your activity level and temperature where you live and the color of your urine. Wait what? Yes, how your urine looks determines if you’re drinking enough water or not. If you are exercising more or sweating more, of course you are

Just because you are trying to conceive it doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy a meal or two with your family in a restaurant. Here are 3 restaurants and tips on how and what to order. Chinese– Ask for steamed vegetables and try to avoid sauces containing MSG. Many restaurants nowadays do not put this in

It is important that we spend time reconnecting with our body on a daily basis. This is called grounding. How do we do this? By standing with your feet apart at a comfortable distance. We then visualize and come to an awareness of our feet like roots touching the ground. Breathe in and out, drawing

Importance of Digestion Coach Flenje here. Yet another digestion healthful information for you: Did you know that digesting food puts stress in our body every single day? You may notice that when your digestive system is already at its wit’s end, your body gets fatigued. We must pay attention to what our body’s telling us.

Learning and becoming aware of your fertility helps couples relationship. How? Learning Billings Ovulation Method as a fertility awareness method helps the married couple improve their marital relationship and upbringing of children in the society. Here they communicate with each other by being of one mind about the size of their family. It’s advisable that

Have you heard of the Bristol stool classification? A normal looking stool is in the type 3-4 category wherein the stool is soft, smooth and sausage-like. Having a hard or difficult to pass stool is in the Type 1 to 2 category. This would have a lumpy consistency. Types 5-7 are on the opposite side