Over 50 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with dementia and an estimated 10 million are now diagnosed each year, but they aren’t the only ones affected by the disease. Each patient’s loved ones also feel the impact of dealing with dementia, especially if they become a daily caregiver for the patient. Watching a loved one with dementia is never easy. The vibrant, … [Read more...]
How does your body react to mental illness?
Mental health is directly connected to physical health. There is an invisible link between the two. People having chronic mental disorders have a higher risk of experiencing bad physical ailments. Doctors say depression is as bad for your body as smoking. Untreated mental disorders affect the quality of your life and lead to serious physical health issues. Your mind and … [Read more...]
Natural Remedies for Better Digestion
Digestive problems can put a serious damper on your day. Frequent trips to the loo, belching all the time, the vague discomfort of indigestion, even weight loss struggles - these are all signs that indicate the need for improvement in your digestive health. An easy and natural way to enhance your digestion is by trying natural remedies. We have included in this article 6 … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Elderly Caregiving
When it comes to taking care of our loved ones, it’s safe to say that every single person is capable of doing a great job in this regard. We all want to care for our loved ones and we all want to help them enjoy a better quality of life in every way possible. While most, if not all, rely on their parents to acquire whatever their hearts desire, the role-reversal as parents’ age … [Read more...]
Home Based Physiotherapy for Shoulder and Back Pain
A backache or shoulder pain can be the bane of existence. If it persists for more than just a few days, dealing with the difficulties that come with it can get tougher than the actual pain. When you have one or the other pain, not only your range of motion is restricted but you also cannot perform routine tasks like being able to bend, drive, or sometimes even comb your … [Read more...]
A Concise Guide to Caregiver Stress Management
Irrespective of how much the world has progressed, there is no piece of technology or known information that can help one halt the process of aging. According to a report by Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans aged 65 and plus is set to double by the year 2060. Everyone ages and it is one of the many things in life that is inevitable. However, with old age … [Read more...]
Medicine You Can Cook With: 10 Health Boosting Ingredients for Your Kitchen
On my kitchen counter I often have turmeric root (Curcuma longa), garlic (Allium sativa) and ginger root (Zingiber officinale) to use in day-to-day cooking. Maybe you use these plant ingredients in your own food preparation for color, beauty, or a punch of flavor. But did you know that each of these items also has a medicinal effect? When squeezed, chopped, grated, or sautéed, … [Read more...]
5 Art Therapy Activities for Dementia Patients
Art therapy activities that are created to enhance the quality of life in dementia patients, nurture dignity and validate them in their current state. Through artistic and creative activities, we can help them honor their unique life stories, as well as to restore and preserve their sense of self. Studies show that when done in combination with reminiscence activities, art … [Read more...]
Sleeping with Sciatica – DOs and DON’Ts
The sciatic nerve extends from the lower back, through the buttocks and hips, and down along each leg. Some individuals are affected by sciatica, which causes pain in the sciatic nerve. Common causes can be from a bone spur on the spine, a herniated disc, or a narrowing in the spine. That pain can radiate down along the path of the sciatic nerve. There may also be inflammation … [Read more...]
Sleeping With Sciatica: How to Get a Deep Sleep
Suffering from sciatica can be utterly painful. Not only is the pain excruciating, but it also affects the other aspects of the patient's life. From tough days at work to disrupted sleep patterns, sciatica can cause a havoc in the life of the patient and completely throw it out of shift. Sciatica, however, cannot be termed as a disease in itself. It is a medical symptom of … [Read more...]
