The Good and Bad with Hormones It seems as if there is virtually nothing in our body that exists without having a function. Hormones, for example, drive our personality and behavior and its role is to communicate between endocrine glands and target organs when needed by being released into the bloodstream. It ultimately controls a variety of things such as our sense of hunger, growth, metabolism, and fertility. While we need hormones, excess production is a common problem that can ultimately manifest outwardly. Cystic acne and PCOS are common issues related to hormonal imbalance which can later cause self-esteem issues....

Let Your Body do the Work Sometimes we think we aren’t doing enough to get rid of something as a cold or as annoying as pain and inflammation when it doesn’t seem to go away, but more often than not, all we need to do is let our body heal on its own. This process can be hindered if we have build up a mass of toxins over the years and must reboot the process by detoxing. The foods that we eat may be linked to the reason for unexplained weight gain, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, and inflammatory diseases. Although inflammation...

The Unwanted Face Fiend  There isn’t a person in this world who enjoys the struggles of dealing with acne no matter what stage in life they may be. Its presence can be embarrassing for many as well as a recurring nightmare. Many people may feel frustrated when they make attempts to eat better and treat their skin right, but often stop because they see no results. Although it would be nice to have clear skin within a week (granted this rarity can happen for some), simplicity and consistency is key in getting the clear skin you want. Don’t let products that promise a "cure-all"...

The Bond that Started with Conception Learning that you are pregnant for the first time (or again) is always exciting news as mothers begin to envision how their baby will behave or look like. Although mothers may not get to see them for another nine months, that does not stop the wondrous bonding that occurs and strengthens once the baby starts moving. After the long wait is over and the baby is born, looking at their faces can feel as if we are looking at a mirror as mothers see their reflection, their physical features, as they gaze at their...

Something for the Duo There is nothing more beautiful than the love a mother has for her child that can be seen from even a smile that emits in the room. A woman finds no greater treasure than her priced little one(s), who has the desire to always keep them safe and free from harm. There are moments it is tough on moms because harm can shape itself in a number of ways. When a child is pain or has come down with a fever, mothers can feel helpless because they struggle finding a way to comfort their baby the...

Children Can Suffer from Arthritis Many parents and caregivers want to do the most for their child in every way possible. This desire is often complicated and transformed into despair and helplessness when their little boy or girl is diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis. Cancer and disease is the last thing on a parents’ mind when they have a kid, but the possibility is there, and in many cases, it is a frightening reality. The most difficult thing for a parent to see is their child in pain while battling a number of internal issues because they may feel they are...