It can seem to be a difficult task to stay healthy during any wave of illness, particularly in cold and flu season. To protect yourself and your family, there are many steps you can take to stay healthy. Here are a few practical ideas to prevent the spread of illness. Wear a Mask Wearing a mask, face shield or combination mask/shield such as protective shield-19 is a great first line of defense against germs. In addition to helping contain your respiratory droplets (which may be ...
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How to Choose the Best Publisher
Have you completed writing a book, and you are wondering where you will have it published? The good news is that you can easily find a reliable publishing company. There are plenty of such companies from which you can choose if you are not interested in self-publishing your book. ...
4 Easy Ways to Spread Kindness
The world can be a harsh place, and many people feel daily stress and pressure. Lives are full of busyness and commitments, and it is easy to be short or seem uncaring toward others. However, wholesale kindness benefits the health of both the giver and receiver, and it’s so easy to give. ...
5 Things Your Orthodontist Wants You to Know
When you start searching for an orthodontist near me, you're probably "bracing" yourself for a difficult experience. Even after you choose the best practitioner for the job, preparing for your child's orthodontic work can be challenging. Your experience will go more smoothly if you follow your practitioner's directions and advice. While that advice might differ from one doctor to another, there are certain suggestions that many share. Here are five things your orthodontist will want you to know ...
3 Reasons Mosquitos May Sting More
Being outside is good for the soul. The sunshine, wind and fresh foliage can cheer someone up and give them a new perspective. It's as simple as venturing outside your office to see the world in a new light. Humans spend so much time indoors, surrounded by technology and buildings, that it's good to unplug and unwind in a more natural environment. While going outside can bring an enormous amount of peace and relaxation, your tranquility can be disturbed by bugs, especially if you don't find ...
Customized Photo Books with Mixbook
You have already captured the memories and smiles of life. Next comes the easy part: sharing them in photo books. Custom photo books provide the ideal gift for friends and family. Mixbook provides you with a simple way to create a photo book and transform your photo memories into stories that can be shared with others. You can preserve your special milestones and relive your favorite memories each time you flip the pages of your photo books. Unleash your creative self by customizing your own ...
Winter Car Prep Checklist
It hasn't really hit us here in Vancouver, yet—but I know that much of the country and the USA have been seeing signs of winter for a month or more already. If you regularly drive, you'll not want to delay in getting your vehicle up to snuff winter-wise. Last year, I shared a post about winterizing a car. There were quite a few things that needed to be done then, living in Calgary, which I am sharing again below: ...
Are Laxatives Safe for Children?
As a parent, you may occasionally think back longingly to the “good old days” when you passed your free time relaxing in front of the television, going for that jog around the block, barbecuing with friends… and, well, probably doing anything other than evaluating your child’s stool. However, parenthood brings with it a natural concern over your child’s health. One question you might be wondering is whether or not your child is showing signs of constipation - and, if so, what are ...
Frozen Shoulder. What Is It?
Also known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is a fairly common – but very uncomfortable – condition where shoulder movement becomes restrained. The term “frozen” is used for this medical condition because as more and more pain is felt in the area, making the shoulder less and less usable (and ultimately “frozen”), the connective tissue around the shoulder joint begins to thicken and stiffen and become inflamed.Ouch! Frozen Shoulder Reasons and Risk Factors ...
4 Popular Medical Specializations
The road to becoming a licensed doctor is not a smooth, straight path that runs completely on flat land. It requires years of intensive study, long hours and dedicated work. Those wishing to pursue a profession as a doctor must obtain a four-year college degree, pass multiple difficult exams, get into and through medical school, complete a residency and be licensed. The sheer amount of effort required to become a doctor must be taken into account by anyone considering it; potential doctors ...