Tess November 28th, 2007
We swaddle our babies due to more than one reason:
* It controls movements and does not disturb the baby during sleep.
* It has a calming affect on the baby and is a perfect tool to control irritation that babies are known for.
* A swaddled baby means that you can read a book or watch TV with ease.
* The best, however, is that there is no better feeling for parents than to cuddle their darling wrapped in a soft receiving blanket.
Tess November 20th, 2007
The amount of sleep a person needs in a day varies depending on the age and other lifestyle and health factors. The quality of sleep also matters to a large extent. Lying in bed and tossing and turning will still leave you groggy and listless whereas, at times a catnap can refresh you totally.
Insomnia is a condition where an individual is unable to sleep peacefully for more than a couple of minutes at a time.
Tess November 19th, 2007
Sciatica is often confused as a disease. However, Sciatica is actually a symptom of a disease commonly understood as compression of the Sciatic Nerve. This is mainly caused by a slipped or a herniated disc. Sciatica pain transmits from low back, via one of the buttocks, along the path of the Sciatic Nerve at the back of a leg down to the toes. The pain can be excruciating and can aggravate on exertion. In severe cases the lower back can also get ‘locked’ in a sideways bending position.
Tess November 15th, 2007
When expecting a baby, we spend a lot of time in matching colors of the bedding with the crib and the nursery and stick to the established perceptions of which colors suit girls and boys. And all this thinking is done even though we know that the color of the bedding or the style of the curtains will not make any difference to the baby at all.
Tess November 14th, 2007
Different therapies approach obesity based on various perceptions of symptoms and treatment theories. The allopathic approach is to use weight loss medications that inhibit absorption of food and induce satiation to treat obesity. Alternative therapies have a different approach and lay emphasis on natural procedures, herbs and diets for a natural weight loss since it is believed that they maintain vitality as well.
Tess November 9th, 2007
Despite the fact that conventional treatments are effective, their use involves a fair amount of caution. This is mainly due to the side effects that accompany them. In cases where there is a pressing need for treatment, these side effects are often sidelined. The result is managing these side effects after they start appearing one by one.
One such side effect of using conventional medicine for treating Depression pertains to sexual activity. Results of surveys conducted in this field do not match the claims made by most drug manufacturers. The fact remains that antidepressants inhibit sexual functioning.
Tess November 8th, 2007
Since time immemorial mothers have been swaddling their babies. Babies usually get disturbed while sleeping by their own movements. Swaddling can help them in getting a sound sleep and wrapping them up helps make them sleep comfortably. Swaddling also ensures that the baby gets a snug feeling. This feeling is similar to being hugged by a blanket and is closer to what they have been used to inside the womb. It gives a feeling of safety and protection to the baby ensuring a comfortable sleep.
Tess November 6th, 2007
Almost all obese individuals want to lose weight quickly. All diets profess that their weight loss solutions will help in accomplishing exactly what is desired in the quickest possible time. What they fail to clarify or mention is that the chances of regaining weight after reverting back to normal diet are extremely high.
Tess November 5th, 2007
affects upon the overall health of an individual. A person is considered overweight or obese based on his BMI (Body Mass Index). The BMI is calculated by dividing the weight of an individual by the square of the height (kgs/m2). As per the World Health Organization (WHO),
* A person with a BMI of 25 is overweight and
* An individual with a BMI of 30 or above is considered obese.
Tess November 2nd, 2007
Giving your baby a bath should be a pleasure for both the baby and the parents. It is also essential to ensure that the first few experiences that the baby has in the bath should be good. This will definitely ensure that the baby will love to have a bath everyday when he grows older. The increased activity almost always makes the baby want to sleep after a bath.
