Although periods are a prevalent thing in women’s lives, we feel awkward discussing them publicly. When someone tries to make us aware of periods, what we do is shy off or smile, the speaker feels uncomfortable to continue.… View Post
Thumb sucking is the first way that babies cope with their emotions. Most infants immediately start sucking their fingers or thumbs when they are born, when they’re not feeding. While it begins as a harmless coping mechanism, it can cause physical problems and lead to the obstruction of emotional skills needed for adulthood. This is why you should do whatever you can to help your child stop the bad habit of thumb sucking.… View Post
When you are trying to be a carer, and give your parents the quality of life they deserve, it is usually at the expense of your sanity. There will be some feelings that are apparent from the off, but some appear later when the realities of looking after an older parent sink in. Here are some of the things you will feel when you have an ailing parent and have responsibilities as a parent yourself and how you can help yourself.… View Post
The Wrap Splat Hat programme features fun lessons and activities that have been designed and written by education experts that will help teach children to Wrap, Splat, Hat! This stands for WRAP up in a t-shirt (and wrap on some sunglasses), SPLAT on some sun cream (ideally SPF50), and of course wear a HAT!… View Post
You live in a sometimes complicated and uncertain world. Add the stressors of an ongoing pandemic into the mix, and you will soon realise that you require more self-care to feel better about yourself, look better, and maintain your health. Sometimes what you see on the outside is as important as how you feel on the inside.… View Post
Invisalign aligners are made from clear moulded plastic which has been specially designed to gently move your teeth into their new position. As well as being clear, they offer the additional benefit of being removable. You can therefore keep your clear aligners clean by removing them and cleaning them. For those of you interested in the process of Invisalign or are currently using Invisalign, Portobello Dental have highlighted some important Do’s and Don’ts for wearing Invisalign clear aligners. … View Post
A happy and healthy family makes for a rewarding home environment and lifestyle. There is nothing like making sure your loved ones are cared for and in their best health, especially if you have growing children. Staying on top of good health should come easily, but many of life’s distractions with a growing family means certain health practices might get missed.… View Post
Teenage years often involve getting braces, and if you are a parent who is looking to give your teenager the perfect smile, you may be wondering what the best type of orthodontic alignment is for your teen. One of the most popular (and most discreet) options in 2021 are clear aligners that help to correct misaligned or crooked teeth. … View Post
Professionals say that your oral health is a window to your general health. Though we all learn as kids the importance of practising good oral hygiene, we may not be aware of how our oral health can impact our overall health—even as adults.… View Post
Whatever your current situation is, you need to know that it’s possible to continue with your home workouts. If anything, resist taking a break from your workouts as a comeback is never easy.… View Post