Are you a stay at home mom who takes care of everyone, keeps the house clean, the fridge filled and cooks 3 meals a day? Of course you are also driving the kids all over town and are chasing your toddler through the house and yard.
Or are you a mom who works all […]

If it’s called morning sickness, pregnant women in their first trimester should start feeling better around lunch time, right? Wrong!
So, how long can morning sickness last through the day? Unfortunately morning sickness can last up to 24 hours a day. If you are having a hard time with morning sickness and have tried some home […]

Did you know that Bananas may be the cause for your migraines? I have been putting together a site all about headaches and how to deal with them at www.hurthead.com.
Stop by to learn more about what causes your headaches and find out if bananas could be causing your migraines.
Headache and Migraine Causes and […]

The dreaded ‘morning sickness’, extreme nausea and vomiting, will affect around 90% of pregnant women. Just why women have to go through this is not known, but there are some things you can do to minimise this unpleasant part of pregnancy.
1. Ask your medical advisor whether you can take vitamin B6. A dose of approximately […]

One of the biggest fears during early pregnancy is fear of miscarrying. We watch for any small sign that may indicate that there is a problem. One of the things you may be wondering about is if no morning sickness is a sign of miscarriage.
If your morning sickness all of a sudden disappears, it could […]

Here’s a great recipe for a toner/astringent that I love to use every summer- it’s especially great for combination skin. It helps clear pores from sweat, dirt, and other ickies, yet still offers some nice moisturizing benefits for a nice glow. It also feels really nice and refreshing!
1/2 cup witch hazel
1/4 cup water (Tea, especially […]

I still haven’t figured out why they call it morning sickness. If you ask me, it’s all day every day sickness. For many of us, dealing with the queasiness and nausea of morning sickness is the hardest part about being pregnant. Thankfully there are quite a few easy and natural ways to improve the way […]

Did you know that you can use yoga to help relief the symptoms of morning sickness?
I have been doing quite a bit of research on Yoga lately and was surpised to see how beneficial it can be for pregnant women in general and to help with morning sickness in particular.
I just added an article […]

Have you treated your face to a nourishing mask lately?
I love this avocado banana mask that leaves my face glowing. It’s perfect if you had a couple of rough days, feel stressed or just didn’t get enough sleep.
Here is the recipe:
1/2 ripe banana
1/2 avocado
2 tbsp plain yogurt
1 tsp olive oil
Mash the banana and […]

I was talking to a friend of mine about headaches today and we discussed our favorite headache pain killers.
I always try to get rid of my headache with a big glass of cool water, some fresh air and a wet cloth.
But when none of these remedies work, I like excedrin for migraine headaches and asprin […]