Health

Food That Can Help Repair Damaged Hair

May 12, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

If you regularly suffer from hair issues such as dandruff, split ends or breakage, did you know that your diet could be the cause?

Many of us have minor complaints about our hair, but if you’re finding that simply switching to a new shampoo isn’t helping, changing what you eat might do the trick.

First, check out some of the common causes of damaged hair, and see if any of them might be the culprit. Then, consider adding some hair-strengthening foods to your diet as well. And don’t forget to treat yourself to an occasional hair mask for damaged hair for an extra boost!

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Noom Diet App: 5 Ways It Can Help With Weight Loss

March 26, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

To some degree, I’ve been struggling with my weight since giving birth to my third baby. And I’ve noticed even in the last few days that social isolation is not helping! After all, there’s not much else to do but binge-watch television and bake tasty treats!

So what’s a stuck-at-home mom to do? The Noom diet app may just be the answer! The app is a popular way to help aid weight loss by monitoring progress and encouraging healthy habits. Here are five reasons I’m excited to give this app a try:

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A Parent’s Guide to Psoriasis in Kids

March 19, 2020 by Kathryn 5 Comments

With a history of eczema in my family, skin conditions are something I’ve learned quite a bit about. And recently, I’ve noticed my youngest has a rough patch or two on his body that may be an indication of one of the more common skin conditions.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes the formation of randomly distributed patches or plaques of compacted skin with a flaky or crusty appearance. Although initial outbreaks don’t usually occur until the late teens, up to 30% of sufferers are under ten years of age. There are many symptoms parents should look out for to help obtain an early diagnosis and suitable psoriasis treatment.

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6 Changes to Make to Your Diet for Better Respiratory Health

February 19, 2020 by Kathryn 2 Comments

I’ve dealt with the annoyance of mild to moderate seasonal allergies since I was a teenager. Nothing puts a damper on a nice spring day more than coughing, sneezing and stuffiness!

I’ve found plenty of ways to minimize and relieve my symptoms over the years, but did you know that changing your diet can actually help improve allergy symptoms?

Whether you are dealing with seasonal allergies, are prone to sinus infections, or are looking to stave off other respiratory issues, making adjustments to your diet could help.

Your sinuses and lungs, like any other part of your body, require the right nutrients to function at their best. Try these dietary changes as an easy way to help boost your respiratory well-being! [Read more…]

Must-Have Health Products for the New Year

February 11, 2020 by Kathryn 27 Comments

Finding ways to make my busy lifestyle a little healthier has been a priority for me since we added our rambunctious youngest child to our household over two years ago. Baby Cormac does not leave me much free time for self care!

But some innovative products and services have been helping to keep my health on track. These are the ones that I’m loving most in 2020 so far!

BalanceONE Probiotics

Adding a probiotic supplement to the diet is one of those things that can be incredibly beneficial to digestion and overall health. The downside is that probiotics often don’t provide any noticeable benefits until they’ve been used for a month or more. [Read more…]