Choose A Recognizable And Leading Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center March 21, 2008
Posted by Health Mama in : News / Education , comments closedMy hubby ’s brother was a drug addict. How did my brother-in-law become a drug addict ? Well, associated with bad hats.
My hubby first realized that his brother was a drug addict through some physical change in appearance, sudden gain or loss of weight, loss of appetite, increase in appetite, fatigue, shaky hands and consistent run down condition.
Even though my hubby was frustrated and upset with him, he still helped him admit into drug rehab treatment . He had gone through a few treatment programs for more than 10 years as he got addicted again and again after a while, mainly due to the reason that his addicted friends enticed him.
Thus, choosing a recognizable and leading drug and alcohol rehab center is of utmost important to ensure long-term and permanent recovery.
Tips For Helping Kids To Relax March 20, 2008
Posted by Health Mama in : Babies & Kids , comments closedMost of the people think that for children, life is very carefree, and they just have school to attend. But they fail to realize that children experience stress as well, and due to their small age, they find it difficult to cope up with it. So relaxation techniques for kids should be given the importance that it deserves.
Mostly, children should be allowed to deep breathe as the basic exercise, since they are not mature enough to cope up with other techniques. A few techniques that can be followed include:
1. Simplicity: When teaching kids about relaxing techniques, it is important to show it to them physically, rather than just saying how to do it. This will make the child appreciate the manner of doing it.
So instead of asking them to deep breathe using the diaphragm, when they don’t know what a diaphragm is, you can ask them to imagine the smell of scent at a distance and try deep breathing. Also, parallels can be drawn with those sensations which they can relate to, like toys. (more…)
Breathing Relaxation Techniques March 20, 2008
Posted by Health Mama in : Meditation , comments closedThere are many relaxation techniques that are present that can help you to keep your stress level in check and they are very easy to follow and very effective.
Deep breathing involves breathing through your diaphragm as opposed to the regular shallow breathing through the lungs. The best part of deep breathing is that it sends a signal to the brain that the body in a state of complete relaxation.
Although deep breathing sounds too easy but there is a correct technique to follow deep breathing. In order to ensure that you get the maximum benefit we are breaking down this technique in to four simple steps. (more…)
Simple Savvy Shopping Tips March 18, 2008
Posted by Health Mama in : Money Matters , comments closedWhen it comes to shopping, hubby is more expert than me. He is quite a savvy shopper because he can get the most for our money. Sometimes that means paying full price for something that is just right.
Other times it is searching for sales or bargains, especially for clothing, aprons or accessories.
And sometimes it means receiving offers for furniture and accessories at discount furniture prices through a furniture catalog. Specials and discounts do help save some bucks here and some bucks there.
It also means getting creative by shopping in non-traditional places such as used furniture stores, consignment stores, flea markets, antique shows, country fairs, and auctions.
Quick Test to Check Your Own Bad Breath March 14, 2008
Posted by Health Mama in : Dental Care , comments closedHere’s a way to find out how your own breath smells: Cup your hands around your mouth, breathe forcefully into them, and take a whiff. (ehw..)If you think it smells bad, it probably smells dreadful to others.
In brief, halitosis or bad breath is easily recognised as unpleasant odour in the breath.It is caused by:
1>> Poor dental hygiene;
2. Dietary habits (oopps..I like eating curry);
3. Tooth or gum disease (When was the last time I went for my dental checkup ? Gosh..April,2006 !);
4. Illnesses such as diabetes, liver disease and lung disease.
The culprits of bad breath are the millions of bacteria that live in the mouth.
My Worst Sleeping Event March 14, 2008
Posted by Health Mama in : Sleep , comments closed
You are going to read some of my buddies and my creepy and funny sleeping incidents. From nightmares,
1. Eeeeeeeccckkkkk !!!
” I was travelling with my sister to Singapore from Penang by bus one night. we had no choice but to take seats at the end of the bus. The 10-hour journey was real bumpy ride. I couldn’t sleep well at all. The seats could not be lowered down. Plus, small cockroaches were roaming around us. Needless to say, I had deep dark rings around my eyes the next morning that would be my first and last ride ever ! ”
2. Overslept
“Being so tired after camping, I slept through the day as soon as I reached my bed.When I woke up,the clock on the desk showed “7:00″. Immediately, I jumped off the bed,hastily put on my school uniform.
‘Oh no!Why didn’t Mom wake me up? I’ll be late for school!’
Then, my Mom woke in with a surprised look on her face. ‘What are you doing, Sara ?’ she said. ‘It’s only seven o’clock in the evening!’”
3. Goosebumps
“Once I was sound asleep, and I suddenly awoke because I felt very cold. I also felt something heavy pressing on my body. I tried to scream for help but no sound came out. I was aware of what was happening and tried to reach for my talisman, which I carry with me for protection. Then, I heard my husband saying something and the heaviness that I felt was gone.”
