Health Tips

I was surprised to have someone in a parent group ask me if “Huffing” was still a problem in their school, especially since it was a Jr. High school. Huffing is the intentional inhalation of breathable chemicals for the purpose of achieving a high. This is also called inhalant abuse, and has produced a long history of damages, ruined lives and deaths. It is almost always more prevalent in middle schools, grades 6-8. It was surprising to me, not that the subject had come up, but that anyone Read more [...]

Acne is well known skin problem occurs when sebum the oily materials that’s gets secreted from sebaceous gland to maintain the softness and moisturizer of the skin clog the pores of the skin, causing the inflammation popularly known as ACNE, occurs mainly on the face, neck back of the body, if not immediately treated, can possibly result to permanent scarring. Understanding what causes acne in the first place is a crucial step towards curing it. But it is easy to get confused in the acne myths and Read more [...]

I never allowed myself to slow down despite the fact that I was plagued with a potentially crippling auto immune disease; rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I made a solemn promise to myself that I would never let this disease control my life. It’s amazing how in one split second, my entire philosophy regarding RA came to a screeching halt. Before I knew what happened, I was lying on the concrete walkway still holding onto the gurney that carried my dying patient. My knee had collapsed and given way so Read more [...]

The dangerous effects of alcoholism are numerous and potentially fatal, not to mention destructive to the alcoholic’s work, family, goals, and relationships in general. The physical side effects of alcoholism are: Effect of Alcohol on The Brain Alcohol acts as a depressant on the brain, most strongly affecting the area that governs inhibitions and judgment. In many cases the alcoholic is seeking just that: liberation from anxiety, shyness, rigidity of thinking, and also the euphoric feeling Read more [...]

Start Feeling Better! Tired of feeling so crummy? Here are 20 little ways to improve your body and get your mind moving in the right direction everyday. 1. Take a Walk Outside Enjoy the sunshine! Studies show that Vitamin D & sunshine can boost your mood & help kick the blues away. 2. Eat Breakfast Start your day hydrated and will a hearty healthy breakfast. Will help your body manage the day’s stress as well as fuel your brain. 3. Drink More Tea. Green tea leaves contain Read more [...]