Health
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Sorting out those eye problems with Optical Express
Once upon a time, the only way to deal with eye problems was through the wearing of glasses. They came in all guises, from National Health monstrosities I remember so well from school (pink and blue frames for girls, the brown frames that Jarvis Cocker wore so ironically for boys), to much more expensive, stylish designs. Glasses could look great, but they also proved to be expensive, made certain sports and activities difficult, and could even be slightly painful for the nose. Contact lenses were a brilliant development for many people. They alleviated the need to wear glasses, but for some people they were never a real option. My sister…
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Synvisc, drug for osteoarthritis
Even though people like to present old age as the golden age, it is a scientific fact that our body stops losing its function when it reaches certain point. We are no longer able to produce adequate amounts of substances to fuel our body and our cells, like any other matter in nature, slowly starts decomposing. This basically affects each part of our body making us prone to injuries, sickness and various issues and conditions. Among many different problems that can happen to elderly people, arthritis is the worst one. Arthritis is inflammation of joints. There are numerous types of this disease; however, osteoarthritis is the most common one and…
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Mix up the Magic on Playdates
Petits Filous are very popular in my house, with both my little boy and myself being a huge fan of them as an after dinner treat. Recently they have launched a new variety which combines two flavours in one pot. The new variety is called the Magic Square Range and we have been adding these to our after school playdates at our local park. Magic Squares come in two flavours, strawberry & vanilla and raspberry & vanilla, and both are delicious and still full of calcium and vitamin d, making them feel like a real sweet treat, but with goodness that children need in their balanced diet. The flavours are…
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Taking care of your posture in high heels
Whatever style you prefer, whether it’s stiletto, kitten heel, platform, wedge or court, the high heel shoe has many fans. And from a fashion and aesthetic point of view, it’s easy to understand why. The higher the heel the more elongated your silhouette becomes. A heel gives us height, making us feel more confident and appear more slender. But high heels give us other things, too – like posture problems, foot conditions, aching joints and other physical ailments. Wearing high heels every day for long periods can have detrimental effects on your health, but specifically your posture. Ramping it up Wearing high heels mimics the action of standing on…
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Supporting Your Breasts Throughout Pregnancy
It’s hard to accurately explain the level of change your breasts will go through during pregnancy, even if their outward appearance doesn’t seem that affected. On average, a woman’s breast size will grow by one cup during the course of a pregnancy but this is not set in stone, in fact some women report that their breasts barely change at all. But even if your breasts aren’t growing in size, you’re likely to notice that there are other changes afoot. Tenderness, tingling sensations and sensitivity are all side-effects of your breasts beginning to prep for milk production. Once you experience these symptoms then you breasts are likely to grow. But…
