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04 Sep

What Are the Advantages & Disadvantages of Medicare Advantage Plans?

TheMomKind0 CommentsHealth, Lifestylehealth, insurance

If you’re 65 or older, you’ve probably already enrolled in Medicare. In fact, in 2018, 17.8% of the people in the United States were covered by Medicare. Most of these are older Americans, although some are permanently disabled or qualify in other ways. Original Medicare, which is made up of Part A and Part B, offers coverage that a lot of people need. However, it doesn’t cover some services, such as dental and vision care. It also doesn’t cover prescription drugs. What Are The Advantages and Disadvantages of Medicare Advantage Plans? If you have Original Medicare, then you pay a…

04 Sep

4 Ways to Relieve Pain on Top of Your Foot When Walking

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pain on top of your foot when walking Eight out of ten people suffer from foot pain at some point in their life. When you're a hardworking mom, you can't let this kind of pain slow you down. That's why finding ways to lessen the pain is so essential for moms everywhere. 4 Ways to Relieve Pain on Top of Your Foot When Walking If you are having trouble with pain on top of your foot when walking, then keep reading. Listed down below are some easy ways to alleviate that pain and help you look after your little ones…

24 Aug

Pediatric Sleep Apnea: 5 Things You Need to Know

TheMomKind0 CommentsHealth, Parenting, Sleep Disorders, Special Needshealth, parenting advice, sleep advice, wellness

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder characterized by breathing difficulties while asleep. It is a condition in which there is blockage or narrowing of the upper airway, which often results in loud snoring, choking, mouth-breathing, and general difficulty in breathing while sleeping. It is estimated that 1 to 10 percent of children may have some form of sleep apnea. Pediatric Sleep Apnea: 5 Things You Need to Know Children and adults can both experience sleep apnea, but the consequences for children are greater. When the condition is left untreated, it can develop into complications that affect crucial development, growth,…

10 Aug

These are the Symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder affects about 8% of menstruating women. Otherwise known as PMDD, this disorder differs from the more well-known premenstrual syndrome or PMS. PMDD is more intense and interferes with your quality of life, including job performance and relationships. Are you wanting to learn more about PMDD, but don't know where to start? This article explores more about PMDD, so read on. What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder? According to research, 75% of women experience uncomfortable symptoms leading up to their menstrual cycle, which is called PMS. PMDD is a more severe form of PMS, and causes disruptions and debilitates…

30 Jul

How to Allergy-Proof Your Home This Season (+ Free Printable Checklist)

TheMomKind0 CommentsAllergies, Healthallergies, health

With allergy season upon us, you may be one of the 50 million Americans who experience allergy symptoms. When your allergies act up, you could experience uncomfortable symptoms like itchy eyes, a runny nose, chest tightness, or even harmful symptoms like difficulty breathing. While you may think you are safe from allergens by spending more time at home, your home could be the cause of allergy symptoms for your or your family. Unwelcome house guests like mites, mold, dust, and pet dander make themselves comfortable within your home and can be difficult to remove, if not done correctly. How to…

20 Jul

What Is Organic Medicine? A Closer Look at Natural Alternatives

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Organic medicine involves using treatments that shy away from conventional pharmaceuticals to achieve healing. This branch of medicine has a strong focus on organically-grown ingredients but can also include most branches of alternative therapy. What Is Organic Medicine? A Closer Look at Natural Alternatives While the first use of plants in medicine goes back 5000 years, mankind has likely embraced the healing power of nature since the very beginning. Let's uncover the mysteries of organic medicine right now. Types of Organic Medicine Many types of alternative healing have been around for centuries. People have only started to consider them as…

20 Jul

Heart Health and You: Taking Care of Your Heart

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Your heart is the most important organ in your body, but there are many ways we can cause it strain. It works by pumping blood and nutrients through the different cells of your body. It’ll be challenging for anyone to function properly or live comfortably if they have poor heart health. However, regardless of how useful your heart is, there will come a time when it’ll start to deteriorate. Aging, for example, can weaken your heart, making it susceptible to countless cardiovascular diseases, such as heart failure, rheumatic heart disease, and stroke. Although no human being is immune from aging, there…

13 Jul

Am I Sick? How to Tell If You Have a Fever With No Thermometer

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Are you feeling sick but can't see a doctor right away? There are things you can do in the meantime. Here's how to tell if you have a fever with no thermometer. Around 8% of Americans get sick from the flu every year. Combined with the number of people who get ill from the common cold, and that's a lot of sicknesses floating about. For many people, they have a thermometer in their medicine cabinet so they can tell if they have a fever at any given time. Am I Sick? How to Tell If You Have a Fever With…

11 May

4 Health Benefits of Filtered Water

TheMomKind2 CommentsHealthhealth, healthy living

Curious of the possible Health Benefits of Filtered Water? Is it superior to tap water? what about bottled water? Keep reading to find out more! These days more and more people are looking for ways to guarantee that the water they are drinking is the safest, most health beneficial water possible. There are different water options, including tap water, bottled water, and different kinds of filtered water. 4 Health Benefits of Filtered Water There are many studies on the advantages of each of these water options. A significant amount of these studies have found that filtered water is the best…

23 Apr

Why Your Homemade Hand Sanitizer Might Not Be A Good Idea

TheMomKind0 CommentsDIY, Health, Lifestylecoronavirus, covid, diy, health

Hand sanitizers are a great way to fight germs but only when used correctly. But is homemade hand sanitizer a good idea? Let's look at the reasons it might not be and what you can do to keep yourself safe during the COVID 19 crisis. On January 20th, 2020, The United States recorded its first case of Coronavirus. The disease that is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus quickly spread and was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11th. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends repeatedly washing your hands and when you cannot, using…