Author: healthtost
As parents, we want the best for our children — to be happy, have strong and positive relationships, and be successful in life. If we can instill respect in our tiny humans, we can give them the skills to develop and demonstrate empathy, engage with the world through a compassionate lens, and ultimately experience strong and mutually positive relationships.1 Raising children with respect is one of the most important things we will do as parents, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In fact, there are certain things we need to learn avoid do if we do not want our children…
Do you have chronic and bothersome low-grade symptoms that keep you from feeling better? Bile deficiency syndrome results in slow drainage of toxins from your liver along with chronic digestive problems and many other unpleasant health symptoms. Signs of poor bile flow The most common signs of biliary insufficiency syndrome are: chronic constipation low energy varicose veins skin problems light-colored stools itch persistent gut issues (SIBO, bloating, food sensitivities, etc.) frequent nausea blood pressure issues difficulty digesting fats pain under the right side of the chest chronic fatigue weight gain This is usually when someone will show up at the…
Back hyperextension is probably the most common problem a trainer will see where the athlete either thinks they are lifting the weight correctly or does nothing to correct what they know is a problem. The main lifts where this can be problematic are the bench press and deadlift. Note the immediate common thread in that each of these movements is compressive to the lower spine. That said, in everyone’s case, different things are the problem when an overstretch is evident. Fortunately, there are simple ways to make sure you don’t fall victim to what might be called the “carbon monoxide”…
Preschool teachers have different views on finger counting. Some teachers consider the use of finger counting in children to mean that they are struggling with math, while others associate its use with advanced numeracy. In a new Child Development Study, researchers at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland and Lea.fr, Editions Nathan in Paris, France, investigated whether a finger counting strategy can help kindergarten children solve number problems. Adults rarely use their fingers to calculate a small sum (eg, 3+2), as such behaviors could be attributed to pathological math difficulties or cognitive impairments. However, young children between the ages of…
In the movie Inside Out 213-year-old Riley, who recently entered puberty, has a panic attack during a hockey game timeout. The anxiety (the emotion responsible for the panic attack) becomes completely frenzied and Riley feels like he’s losing control. After a while, the anxiety subsides and Riley’s panic attack subsides. The film does a great job of conveying the experience of a panic attack. But panic attacks (and anxiety) aren’t just for teenagers – younger children can have them too. Knowing what to look for and how to respond to anxiety or panic is important to help you and your…
September 10, 2024 was World Suicide Prevention Day. According to the World Health Organization, “Every year 726,000 people kill themselves and there are many more people who attempt suicide.” When I was five, my middle-aged father overdosed on sleeping pills after becoming increasingly depressed because he couldn’t support his family doing the work he loved. Fortunately, he survived, but our lives were never the same. I grew up wondering what happened to my father, when it would happen to me, and what I could do to prevent it from happening to other families. Although women, like men, can kill themselves,…
Taking care of your skin isn’t just about what you put on it, it’s also about what you consume. The foods you choose have a direct impact on the health and appearance of your skin. If you want bright, glowing and vibrant skin, it is essential to pay attention to your diet. Nutrients we get from food can complement the effects of facial treatments, optimizing results and improving your skin’s long-term health. The body needs a balanced intake of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to maintain healthy, glowing skin. Special nutrients such as vitamin C, E and omega-3 fatty acids play…
As a skincare expert, I’m always looking for the most effective ways to bring your skin to its optimal health and glow. One of the cornerstone products in my line is the Daily serum—a light yet powerful blend of natural extracts designed to detoxify, hydrate and revitalize your skin. Think of it as a green juice for your skin, packed with ingredients that nourish and protect, leaving your skin visibly clearer, hydrated and glowing with vitality. Why Daily Serum is a game changer The Daily Serum was developed to address multiple skin concerns, ensuring long-lasting health and radiance. Whether you…
The asexual-aromatic spectrum is vast and can be very scary at times. The realization that my sexuality fit somewhere on that spectrum was a gradual fudge with a loud pop. it was nondescript. So many of my friends at the time were becoming interested in people and I just didn’t get the appeal. When I was in year 9, I decided I must be bi because what I felt about girls was exactly the same feeling I felt about boys – except I didn’t really feel anything. I thought it would take time to grow, to change, as it did…
Our brains start developing long before we’re born, and new research shows how much the environment we grow up in—while still in the womb—affects brain development in the critical first years of life. This study investigates how a baby’s brain develops differently depending on the socio-economic environment of their mothers during pregnancy, specifically looking at the development of the cortical network, which is key to how different areas of the brain communicate with each other. The first three years: A time of rapid brain development In the first three years of life, our brain undergoes significant changes. Different parts of…