I've heard it time and again from 'starting out' families and 'well established' families alike. They'll tell me that family dinners are the cornerstone of a solid family dynamic. It's supposed to be one of those events that you just don't miss. And if you...
Knitting may be seen in a whole new light thanks to research that suggests it may help improve physical and mental health. Studies say relaxing calming hobbies such as knitting or crochet can help people control health concerns such as memory loss and anxiety. Even...
Post-partum depression (PPD) is a real condition that affects a significant number of women. After waiting for the arrival of a baby, PPD can seem like a dark cloud that suddenly blocks the rays of the sun and shuts out all the joy, happiness and...
Have you been feeling down since the dark days of winter began? Having trouble sleeping? If so, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)....
Fish - Most (wild) fish is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 has health benefits like anti-aging properties, skin improving properties, and cancer-preventing properties. Wild fish is also full of vitamin D. Vitamin D is a major immune system booster, and it allows for calcium...
"I don't feel like it," "I'm too tired," or "I'm not in the mood right now," are common excuses we all use to avoid getting up from the television couch. People suffering from depression require even more will power to go out and exercise. However,...
Good for the Heart - Researchers have discovered that blood flow is significantly affected by laughter. 20 healthy subjects were shown a stress-inducing movie, and then a funny laughter-inducing movie. The results? The stressful movie slowed blood flow by 35% and the comedy increased blood...
Health experts believe that omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most important nutrients that are missing from the average American's diet. This omega-3 deficiency has been extensively studied and may be the reason why there are so many of us suffering from heart disease,...
Bananas - These are serious mood boosters due to their mix of vitamins A, B6, and C; fibre, tryptophan, potassium, phosphorous, iron, protein, and good carbohydrates. The natural sugars in a banana will give you a quick boost of energy while the fibre will help...
If you're an avid blog reader, then you may be getting tired of blogs telling you what you should and shouldn't do (eat this not that, whatever you do don't do this) - and sometimes these facts seem to contradict other facts you've heard. There...
