The genus. Mitragyna speciosa is an Asian tree called "Kratom" in Southeast Asia. It has recently gained popularity across the West, and some claim its leave has beneficial health effects. Although scientifically limited studies exist, there is no evidence supporting those claims. Continue reading for details of the benefits Kratom offers. Known scientifically as Mitragyna speciose, Kratom is a group of trees forming the coffee tree family … [Read more...]
Creating a Healthier Home for Your Family: 5 Strategies To Try in 2023
If one of your resolutions for 2023 is to live a healthier life, you are certainly not the only one. After all, eating better, losing weight, and exercising more are three of the most common New Year’s resolutions in the US. Image Source: Freepik But how can you get started building a healthier version of yourself? Of course, making balanced meals and regular physical activity part of your routine is a great starting point. But don’t … [Read more...]
6 Fun Physical Activities for Your High School Kid to Stay Active and Healthy
It’s our job as parents to remind our children of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through play and exercise. Today most kids’ time and energy are often divided between schoolwork, extracurriculars, and social life. As they get older, they find less time for physical activities. Despite that, physical exercise should not be left on the back burner. Instead, it should be encouraged. Since regular physical activity is … [Read more...]
4 Steps Empowered Parents Can Take To Improve the Health of Vulnerable Children
As parents, we all want to provide the best for our children. We know how important it is to protect them and keep them safe. But what about the vulnerable or abused children who seem to have no support system? It’s a scary world where innocent children are forced to be shifted to orphanages or foster homes due to different reasons. From April 2020 through June 2021, data from the National Institutes of Health revealed that more than … [Read more...]
Signs You May Need To Start Wearing A Hearing Aid
We all hope that we can have great health for as long as possible. However, we all don’t pull the same straw in life and some of us can end up getting a few short straws when it comes to health. Hearing is one of the first things to go for anyone; over the years, as one ages, hearing naturally progresses and becomes worse. With that being said, a hearing aid might be required to help recover some of that lost hearing. Here are some helpful … [Read more...]
How To Better Afford Your Healthcare Equipment
It’s not uncommon for people to use healthcare or self-care equipment to unlock their quality of life. From walking frames or sticks for mobility issues, to tonics and other lotions to help with stiff joints, all the way up to small pharmacy implements, such as using an spray for dried or irritated eyes when the lipid layer of the eyeball is degraded. For people who need aid paying for medical equipment, many governments offer assistance … [Read more...]
Taking Care of Your Hearing: Top Tips for 2023
As the new year approaches, we’re all planning resolutions and trying to get into better habits. It’s a good idea to think of more alternative areas than the usual “eat well and exercise”. Why not consider your auditory health? All too many of us neglect our ears and fail to show them the TLC that they really deserve. Image Source Here are some top tips that can help you to take real care of your ears over the upcoming twelve … [Read more...]
Helping Your Children to Calm Down
If there is one thing that is not easy to do is to remain calm around children who are driving you crazy. We can love our children to the ends of the earth, but that doesn't mean we are not going to be pulled from pillar to post and tear our hair out from time to time. Being driven crazy by your children isn't an inevitability, but it's not one that most people consider when they have kids in the first place. Those who are childless will often … [Read more...]
How to Use the Web to Help Sick Kids when You Can’t Leave
When your child is ill, all you can do is try to help them feel better. But getting outside isn't always possible. You might not have a car, the weather might be bad, and the child might be too sick to move. But there is a way to fix it. If you have a medical problem and can't leave, the internet and its related media can help. However, you can use the web to help sick kids. CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Pexels Use the Internet to Find … [Read more...]
Which Is The Best Kit For Testing HIV?
In the US, 1.2 million people are thought to carry HIV, with about 14% of them being ignorant of their condition. Individuals unaware of their HIV status may be responsible for transmitting a vast percentage of new HIV cases. HIV substantially impairs the body's immunological capabilities. However, HIV is a treatable medical condition with antiretroviral medication. In fact, therapy can render HIV unrecognizable in the body, rendering it … [Read more...]
