Being healthy is important, there is no getting around it. If we are healthy, we aren’t bogged down by pain. We have more energy and are likely to live longer too. That it why is should be a priority for everyone. But getting healthy, well that’s another matter, isn’t it? Getting healthy seems like a lot of work. It seems like you have to make massive sweeping changes to your lifestyle that are difficult and unmanageable. But is that really the case? In fact, it isn’t. Small and manageable changes are much better because you’re much more likely to stick to them and succeed in the long run. Read on to find out more. Take a walk The first small and manageable change you can make that will benefit your health is to walk more. Get off a bus a stop early. Make a date with the dog for an…

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The decision to conceive a child is a wonderful thing. Bringing new life into the world and taking care of them is a brave decision to make, but many couples become discouraged after trying many times and seeing no results. Couples might worry because they’ll start to wonder if there’s any underlying issues or problems that are preventing it. With a mix of natural remedies, cutting bad habits and maybe a treatment, there are many ways to boost the chances of conceiving a child. To assist in that journey, here are some of the most common ways to increase the chances of conception. Photo Credit Stick to a Healthy Diet Staying healthy can actually prepare a woman’s body for pregnancy. By having a good storage of crucial nutrients like protein and calcium, the body will be ready to conceive a child which increases the likelihood of it…

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(Image Source) The busyness of everyday life makes it hard to have time to spend thinking about personal health. But, of course, personal health is incredibly important. It may not seem like a problem when you’re young, but issues can soon become big as you get older. To help you keep a lid on your personal health, this post will go through some of the things you need to consider. Regular Visits To The Doctor Of course, one of the keys to staying healthy in both body and mind is regular visits to the doctor. They have the tools to notice problems that may not cause pain or other symptoms but would get much worse in the future. Doctors can also track your health. With comparisons from previous checkups, the can make sure that you’re not going down hill. In most places, you can have a checkup…

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Every year there are students graduating from college in a much more unhealthy state than when they started. Years of the ‘college life’ can be brutal on your body and so many students gain weight and become unhealthy. This post will address this issue and give you the best advice to stay healthy during college. (Pixnio: http://bit.ly/2hi0PSg) Make Exercise A Priority The problem many college students have is that they don’t prioritize exercise over anything. They put it way down on their list and come up with hundreds of reasons to not do it. If you want to be healthy, you have to make exercise a priority. Put college work first and exercise second above all other things. You can easily get up earlier in the morning and go for a run around campus or run to your lectures. Running to and from your lectures is such a simple way…

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Being injured is no fun. Whether it’s your fault or the fault of someone else, a physical injury can leave you feeling vulnerable and in pain. When you are in this situation, you need to be careful of the advice you take, as it can affect many things like you recovery, you pain levels and even your earning power. To help you do this, we have collected all the worst injury advice you should ignore below. Then you won’t end up in a worse situation with your injury, than when you started. Man Up If you have recently injured yourself, and someone is telling you to ‘man up,’ don’t listen. This is nothing but macho rhetoric, and it is very unhelpful. That is because until you have had your injury assessed by a medical professional, you could be doing some permanent damage to your body. ‘Manning up’ is only going…

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Freezing temperatures, wind, rain, snow – the extreme winter weather can play havoc on your complexion. Protect your skin against the cold weather damage and harsh central heating by adapting your usual skincare regime to fight against the effects of winter. Here are our top five tips for banishing the effects of the cold to keep your skin glowing this winter. 1.Protect Your Skin Adapt your beauty regime to protect your skin against the cold winter weather.  Always moisturise before you leave the house and as a part of your bedtime routine, using a product that’s specific to hydrating your skin. Add new products to your usual “cleanse, tone and moisturise” routine for the winter. For example, cleanser is particularly drying on the skin so find a hydration-boosting product to use in the winter months. Look at the range of skincare products from Capital Hair and Beauty to find the…

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Vegetables are an essential part of a balanced diet. However, families on a budget may be put off from buying veg regularly as shops often sell healthy and organic food at a premium. So how about growing your own? Here is a brief guide to growing your own vegetables and the benefits of using ingredients straight from your patch to the plate. Sustainable and Healthy Leading nutritionists have claimed that cooking your family meals from scratch can actually help you lose weight. Restaurant food and ready meals are full of sugar, fats and carbohydrates and are likely to contain low nutritional content. By growing your own veg and cooking your own meals, you will be in control of exactly what goes into the food that yourself and your family eat. Plus, you can serve appropriate portions and avoid the temptation of overeating. Another reason to grow your own veg is…

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Whiplash occurs when soft tissues in your neck tear as the result of being violently jerked sideways or pulled backwards or forwards. When serious, it can have a long recovery period and a detrimental effect on one’s everyday life. If you think you might be suffering from it, here are the steps that you should take. See a doctor Any neck injury is severe stuff. Book an appointment with a doctor as soon as you can – they will be able to determine the extent of your injury. You may have simply pulled a muscle, or alternatively you could have done some spinal damage. The CT scan or MRI scan may be suggested in some cases, just to be safe. If whiplash is the diagnosis, you will most likely be recommended medication to ease the pain and swelling. A doctor may also recommend regularly putting ice on your neck for…

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Your home is your castle and your haven, where you spend most of your downtime, and where you go to escape the world. It’s the place you should feel safest and most comfortable, and a space in which you should take price. But what we sometimes fail to consider is how our homes affect our health and wellbeing. After all, just like the rest of the world around us, there are risks and dangers in everything, but we can all be guilty of overlooking those things to bolster our sense of security. Unfortunately, if problems aren’t dealt with in a timely fashion, they can have devastating long term effects on your and your family, both on your happiness and your physical health. Wellbeing The initial consideration should be: does my home make me happy? Considering you spend so much time in it, it really ought to be a space that…

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