One of the most common reasons for taking a child to the doctor is for a chronic cough. Accounting for 30 million office visits annually, in the United States, approximately 5 to 10% of children are affected by this ailment. That may seem like a staggering statistic until you remember that, as a sign of various other health conditions, coughing can frequently be the first symptom. Chronic cough in kids can be a scary occurrence. But as with most things, if you have a better understanding of it, it can seem a little less frightening. So that improved comprehension of chronic coughing in childre ..read more

One has to wonder, if more couples sought pre-marital counseling before they tied the knot, might our country’s divorce rate be lower? This is something that numerous Christian couples do before they get married so that they can, through their marriage, glorify God. Of course, it also assists in the setting of expectations that are reasonable. How a church approaches pre-marital counseling varies from church to church. Here’s an example: a class with an established curriculum, attended by numerous couples, may be offered at a large church. However, a couple may receive direct premarital counse ..read more

Although not all children want to be active participants in sports, there may come a time when they need to be involved in various athletic experiences. As parents, choosing a sport for their little ones may be challenging due to an array of factors, including their child’s interests, physical health, body type, character, and more. You wouldn’t want to sign a child up for physically demanding sports when he or she is only comfortable or confident in low impact sports. So how can parents help when it comes to choosing a sport that will best serve their children’s interests and needs? Read on t ..read more

Smoking is a habit that has severe effects on the health of an individual. Lung cancer, loss of teeth and respiratory problems, are just but a few risks associated with smoking. With that being said, a number of ways to curb the growing addiction that is smoking have emerged. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), is one of the many methods that are used to curb nicotine dependence. NRT gives you nicotine but not the other harmful substances found in tobacco. How Does Nicotine Replacement Therapy Work? Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) reduces the withdrawal symptoms and cravings associated with ..read more

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) may take a heavy toll on relationships. Oftentimes, it can be difficult to understand a loved one’s behavior who has been diagnosed with the condition. You just can’t understand why they are so volatile or lack affection. Because of these experiences, you may feel overwhelmed, worried, frustrated, angry, or even frightened. When things start to look bleak in life, remember that the situation is not hopeless. Oftentimes, your support can make all the difference for your family member’s, friend’s, or partner’s recovery. Yes, with your help, your loved one ha ..read more

To anyone struggling with weight loss, the phrase ‘eat less, exercise more’ can be quite infuriating. You may be doing everything right following the perfect plan yet not seeing results at least not permanently. Well, you know what’s missing? The power of your brain! This magnificent organ needs to be on the same page as your body in order see lasting progress. Discussed below are several ways you can train your brain to work with you and not against you. Abandon the Scale Obsession Being obsessed with the numbers on the scale is a recipe for disaster. Weigh-ins should be reasonable for you to ..read more

Living in a modern world, we are faced with multiple commitments and responsibilities, which can sometimes demand too much of us and start to feel overwhelming. For a smoker, it can be instinctive to reach for a cigarette and light up as a way of calming oneself down when stressed, nervous or anxious.  Many smokers tend to increase the number of sticks smoked during high pressure periods, which could correspond with certain events, job changes, life occasions or transitions, and more. Sometimes, stress can come from financial struggles or relationship problems. However, it may not be obvi ..read more

Several children suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or more commonly known as ADHD. It is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect your child’s performance and interpersonal relationships in school, at home, and in other social situations such as at church. Doctors are usually able to detect ADHD in children from when they are 7 years old to when they are in their teens. Older children who may have ADHD would usually have shown signs of it earlier in their childhood. If you notice any of these symptoms in your child, you might want to send them immediately to a ..read more

At one point in our lives, most of us either had to or wanted to lose weight. Fad diets, starvation, exercising to the point of exhaustion – there are all sorts of approaches to weight loss. Although very popular, why are some of these methods not the best way to lose weight and get healthy? Crash/Starvation Diets Whether you are skipping meals as a form of dieting, punishing yourself for cheating on your diet, or “making up for” not exercising, cutting too many calories simply isn’t healthy. Don’t have unrealistic expectations when it comes to your diet. It’s not the end of the world if you e ..read more

We are exposed to toxins every day in the form of heavy metals, pesticides and processed foods – just to name a few. Due to variations in biochemistry and genetic makeup, certain people are more exposed to toxins than others. During pregnancy and nursing, it is important to reduce toxic exposure as children are physiologically more vulnerable to toxins. With toxin exposure being inevitable, there are ways in which we can reduce the exposure and use food to our advantage. What Is Detoxification? Detoxification refers to the process in which the body, via the liver, breaks down chemicals, toxins ..read more