Many of us pop vitamin pills in the hope that they will provide the body with the much-needed nutrition. Few know that the right amounts of these nutrients could lead to a lowered risk of cancer, especially for women. It goes without saying that natural sources of these vitamins are a better choice, but when […]

It's emotionally painful to see a sweet, helpless baby with the bright red bottom of diaper rash. But it's even more painful for the tiny angel who is suffering from this often excruciating condition. When we think about how acidic human urine is, it's not hard to understand why diaper rash is so common. PREVENTION […]

When I was 11 years old, I stayed awake almost all night, crying in pain. The reason was that I had a broken ear drum, although we didn't know it at the time. It took weeks to heal and I remember starting to shake when I saw the doctor because I knew he was going […]

A dedicated cadre of senior volunteers are helping themselves as they help communities across America. The most immediate benefit casual observers note is that senior volunteers are making a difference by giving of their time and talents to underserved populations. That benefit is immense. The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) says more than […]

Our eyes are an important organ, but looking after them doesn’t have to be difficult. A diet including fresh fruit and vegetables is beneficial to every part of our body, but there are certain foods that are great at protecting our eyes and certain lifestyle choices we should avoid. Orange foods It is often said […]

Most of the readers of this blog have kids and, if we're not home schooling, we want and hope that our kids will do well in school. Today's guest author has some great advice on how to promote learning and success in school.  Every parent who wants their kid’s grades to improve should read this […]

After my first child was born, I went back to work wearing … maternity clothes! What a downer. Have you ever seen pictures of movie stars with their three week old baby  – who looked ready for the model’s runway? Don’t you hate them? :-)  Our guest author today has some insights into their rapid […]

My favorite fruit in the world is cherries. Fresh cherries, frozen cherries – even those horrible-for-us marachino cherries. The good news is that cherries are great home remedies because they are Superfood Champs!  Whatever ails you, try cherries. We’re definitely not saying they’re a cure for e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g but they certainly won’t hurt. And while you’re […]

Today's guest author talks about an uncomfortable subject – getting lice. Hopefully, that will never happen to anyone reading this article, but in case it does, it's good to know how to deal.  We all know that there is a stigma attached to getting lice. However, lice happens to the cleanest of us all. In […]

Moms have it tough. They are the go-to person for just about everyone in their household … except for themselves, a lot of the time. But when mothers can take the time to reach out and connect with their friends, the health benefits are immediate and long lasting. 1. Stress Reduction You are out of […]