The immune system is our internal protection system against viruses and illness. The system utilizes white blood cells to essentially patrol our bodies, looking for anything out of place or wrong. When they find something wrong, like an infection or virus, they get to work to drive it out of our bodies.
Modern technology brings us modern solutions. The health industry is one of the most rapidly advancing fields of technology, as we learn how to use it to not only improve life expectancy but improve quality of life in countless ways.
Like many things, the seasons of our life come and go. We get the sweet summer days full of playing in the sun and relaxing on the beach. The crisp energy of the fall evenings with its gorgeous colors. It’s easy when life is good, but there are also those seasons in our lives that are more challenging.
We all have our unique bouts with skin care. From the simple four step nightly routine to whole evenings dedicated to skin care and healing, we care about our skin. Not just about the way it looks, but we care about the way our skin helps us feel. Soft and relaxed skin helps our whole bodies rest at ease. But sometimes no matter what kind of moisturizer or routine, it feels like you just can’t shake dry or irritated skin. Here are a few things that could be causing it so you can look out for them in your own life.
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A sprinkle of this and a pinch of that! Herbs can jazz up any dish or drink you make. Not only do these herbs have strong curative properties, but they also can be used for cooking; a double whammy!
When it comes time for your kiddo to head off to daycare, preschool or other early childhood education facilities, affordable opportunities are hard to come by. In many regions of the country, people are spending more money on childcare than they are on housing or food for the entire family. Early childhood care and education sets each child up for development and learning. Moreover, affordable childcare promotes parental employment. If a child has nowhere to go, it can be difficult for a parent to take a day off when they have a job to get to.
When it comes to prioritizing your rest and recovery, there are multiple factors that can help improve the way you take care of yourself post-workout. Active rest recovery increases your blood circulation, improving soft tissue that’s been broken down by exercise. The blood flow delivers nutrients that help repair muscles, tendons and ligaments in the body. Practicing rest and recovery should happen in the hours post-workout to effectively get your body the nutrients and downtime it needs to keep up with the rest of your body.
Speech therapy is a helpful tool for assessing and treating several speech disorders and communication problems that can affect children and adults. Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) help patients develop comprehension, clarity, voice, fluency and sound skills through speech therapy. Childhood speech disorders and adult speech impairments caused by stroke, brain injuries or other conditions can be treated.
Every dish looks great topped with an edible flower! But more than eye candy, edible flowers add color, flavor and texture to the sweet and savory dishes you make.
Aging can be a daunting thought, but it’s important to remember that it's not about counting your age but making your years count.
Three simple words hold such powerful meaning. You’ve probably heard or told your kids that “hate” is a strong word. When these three words come out of your child’s mouth toward you, it can take your breath away and leave you stunned. It cuts deep when your child uses a word that carries so much negative significance. It can also be difficult to differentiate the truth in their statement.
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