By Jennice H. Spence [spacer height="20px"] Thank you for your consistent participation in this health blog. As a mother of two, this platform is used to uplift anyone who may be hurting from any health concerns they may have with their family. I specifically target causes and effects of eczema, but it’s clear that most of the tips can give insight and in some cases even resolution to most autoimmune diseases that plague the body. [spacer height="20px"] In my last two blogs I wrote about my favorite products to use…

There are a lot of factors that can contribute to your health. However, the benefits of making healthy decisions are incredible. For instance, by staying healthy, you can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and injuries. Therefore, you need to learn what you can do to stay healthy. [spacer height="20px"] Eat Healthily [spacer height="20px"] What you eat directly contributes to your health. Eating a balanced diet has many benefits. For instance, by making healthy food decisions, you can prevent some diseases. Some of these include heart disease, stroke,…

A natural transition every woman goes through at some point in her life, menopause signifies the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. It also brings a plethora of changes in the body which are often followed by menopausal symptoms. The symptoms and the overall transition can be uncomfortable at times, but with proper nutrition, they can be made easier to cope with.   Eat more plant-based foods rich in phytoestrogens Introducing more plant-based foods high in phytoestrogens into a diet can be a great way to alleviate some of the…

  The only way you can combat the sedentary lifestyle we have today is by working out. There's no better feeling than when you see your body reach its full potential. A couple of decades ago, almost every country had mandatory military service. [spacer height="20px"] Usually, boys in their teens were taken away from their homes, and they had to do physical exercises for three to six months. This type of tradition was ingrained in society for more than three thousand years. The ancient Spartans were famous for taking boys…

  You may experience increased stress, anxiety, or depression if you’ve been diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening illness. This is a natural reaction; however, it can further put your health in jeopardy if these feelings impact your ability to cope with the disease. According to the Center for Disease Control, mental illness, especially depression, increases your risk of other long-term health problems. This is true especially for serious health issues like diabetes, heart disease, mesothelioma, or a stroke. Here are some simple tips you can use to help improve your mental health if…

  Hello readers. Once again I'm coming to you with another article on my constant battle with eczema with my energetic daughter Jenna!   So the thing is...I'm under the impression that eczema flare ups are affected by the weather more intensely than I anticipated. As you all know, I do have a skin care method I use for my daughter that has served me well in the past, however I've noticed that with the change from warm temperature to cold, her skin is now beginning to need extra care. …

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Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance Part 2     So let's get down to business with my amazing discovery.  As I told you in part one, I found that every time I gave Jenna some bread or crackers, she would have a devastating breakout. Her skin would first become dry, then her back and belly would start to get tiny bumps over her skin.  She would tell me..” Mommy I’m itchy” while scratching her legs wildly, then go back to playing of course.  (Kids are amazing!) However, this would send…

In this day and age, balancing your body and your mind might seem like the hardest thing in the world. Of course, that’s not the case in reality, but it’s not really that far from being true. The amount of stress we’re dealing with every single day, as well as the issues of having to face a global COVID-19 pandemic, is what’s making our lives more and more difficult. And this makes our hormones go wild and do crazy things to our bodies and our mental and physical health.   …

[spacer height="20px"] Featured image. Alt-text: A baby eating red apples. [spacer height="20px"] Sometimes, it seems impossible for parents not to end up in a worn-out surrender to their child's unhealthy food preferences. Bright colors, clever marketing messages, toy tie-ins, eye-catching aisles of sweets, addictively delicious flavors of salt, fat, and sugar… When every existing marketing vehicle is created to make kids pester for a junk snack, how, in the world, could you possibly get them to eat something green? If teaching your kids to eat healthy ranks high on your…

[spacer height="20px"] Exercising is essential for everyone, but this is especially true for those with diabetes. In fact, performing any type of workout can do wonders for diabetic patients as exercising can help lower blood pressure and blood sugar, promote better sleep, and improve energy. It can also cut down one’s daily insulin requirement. [spacer height="20px"] Fortunately, there are numerous workouts and weight loss plans out there that you can look into. Depending on your preferences, you can try a weight loss plan that involves the use of a continuous…

Probiotics   Hello friends, it’s been a while since I last posted but I’m now back with some new research and proud to let you in on a few new things that I’ve learned on this journey to optimal health.  As you all know, my daughter and husband have eczema, mostly on their legs and a few spots on their hands.  Since keeping a food diary, we were able to find out that they were both sensitive to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.  While this may…