Skip to content

Category: Family Health

Covering Different Aspects Of Parenting – Ways We Can Grow Strong, Secure And Healthy Kids And Also Ways To Be Less Stressed By Them And For Them, Hey? Making Our Children Feel Valued And Proud Of Us. Each Post Will Relate To Our Needs, Their Needs Or Family Health. Comprehensive Posts Here.

Published on

This Is Your Child's Brain On Books: Scans How Benefit Of Reading Verses Screen Time

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN

(CNN)Taking away screens and reading to our children during the formative years of birth to age 5 boosts brain development. We all know that's true, but now science can convince us with startling images.

This is the brain of a preschooler who is often read to by a caregiver.

The red areas in this scan show a growth in organized white matter in the language and literacy areas of the child's brain, areas that will support learning in school.

…

Published on

By Dr Will Cole – Functional Medicine Expert/Tele-Consultant

When I say the words blue light, your first thought probably jumps to sleep. We’ve all heard it a thousand times before: Avoid blue light 2 hours before bed! Put on those blue-light blocking glasses! Or else! 

But the truth is, blue light is more than just a sleep sabotager — it can also harm other aspects of your health. Keep reading for the full picture on blue light.

What You Really Need to Know About Blue Light 

Blue light is a type of visible light rays that’s emitted by the sun.

…

Published on

By Carly Fraser - Excellent Natural Health Advocate & Researcher

Losing weight might not be as simple as going to the gym and eating right. 

Scientists have recently discovered that environmental toxins that enter our bodies through the foods we eat and products we use in our homes might be keeping us fat. 

The human body is designed to continuously and naturally remove unwanted toxins. But if the digestive system, liver, and kidneys are not functioning optimally, these toxins will quite literally embed themselves in fat cells where they can be stored for years.

…

Published on

By Carly Fraser - Excellent Natural Health Advocate & Researcher

Almost half of the entire US population (48.7%) has used at least one of the most common prescription drugs in the past 30 days (1). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 10% of the population has used 5 or more of these drugs in the last month -that’s quite a lot.

Statistics show that “between 2013 and 2015, the average annual drug spending for patients who stay in community hospitals increased by 23.4%, from $5.2 million to $6.5 million.

…

Published on

By Gemma Curtis – Sleep Matters Club Journalist

Some people can’t sleep without reading, but for others, the bedtime story is left in their child years.

Reading before bed is an age-old tradition. Some people can’t sleep without reading, but for others, the bedtime story is left in their childhood. In recent times, reading interest has surged enormously. Whether it’s because people are running out of hobbies to try when they’re stuck at home or because they’re looking to expand their vocabulary is up for debate. Yet, the key question still remains: can the practice of reading before bedtime be beneficial?

…