Category: Family

Does Your Child Hate the Crèche?

Does Your Child Hate the Crèche?

Posted on Sep 02, 2010 in Family
The maternity leave was over a long time back. You decided to stay away from work for a little longer, because you wanted to spend some time with your kid. But now that you’ve decided to return to work, you had no option but to think of choosing the perfect daycare center for your kid before you returned to the rigmarole of office life. But there is one little problem that is standing as an obstacle in the way of you settling back into your work life – the crèche and your child! Your child seems to hate the crèche and there’s not much you can do about it; because you did your research and chose one of the best daycare centers your side of town. It isn’t enough that you cross your fingers and hope that your baby gets used to it. But then again, expecting this isn’t enough. You  [...]

Avoiding Baby Name Regret

Avoiding Baby Name Regret

Posted on Aug 19, 2010 in Family
You and your hubby were blessed with a baby girl last week; and you’ve decided to name the baby ‘Ruth’. But now that you look back at it, that doesn’t seem like the name you’d want your baby to live with for the rest of your life! If that’s the situation you’re in, fret not; because you’re not alone. A lot of parents go through this dilemma. After all, naming your baby isn’t really the easiest thing to do. You are responsible for giving your child an identity that is going to last a lifetime. If you’re in a spot wherein you’d like to give that name another shot, then we suggest you sleep over it (provided you’re getting any sleep at all). Think over the situation; and don’t take a rash decision. If you’re sure none of it is working for you, then you might want  [...]

TIPS FOR A WOMAN TO KNOW WHETHER SHE’S READY FOR A BABY – PART 1

TIPS FOR A WOMAN TO KNOW WHETHER SHE’S READY FOR A BABY – PART 1

Posted on Jul 27, 2010 in Family
So you think you’re ready for the bliss of motherhood? You want to have a baby; and you think it is the right time. Planning a baby, remember, is an extra sensitive issue that is subject to a lot of influence from the people around you – especially your and his family. This will end up adding pressure to an already tough call to make. Also remember that only you being ready won’t help, the man needs to be ready to take the plunge too. Keep in mind, you both are going to become mum and dad from hubby and wifey. It is a huge deal, isn’t it? To make things easier, why don’t you break it into four aspects – Money, Biology, Career and Personal. In this section, we’ll try to discuss the first two – Money and Biology. MONEY Believe it or not, having a baby is super expensive.  [...]

Enjoy fresh lychee this season

Enjoy fresh lychee this season

Posted on Jun 01, 2010 in Family
Wrapped in bright red color shell, lychees are strawberry shaped fruit. They have thin leathery skin with pleasant musky aroma. Under the red thin leathery skin, you may notice white transparent flesh. It tastes sweet and acidic. The fruit has big seeds that can be easily removed. This fruit not only taste good, but it is also nutritional. Lychee contains plenty of nutrients, which are very much effective on health. It belongs to soapberry family that is the sole member of litchi genus. This fruit is widely grown in china, India, Indonesia, Nepal, and neighboring countries.  The health benefits of lychee are mentioned in Chinese traditional medicinal scriptures. It gained immense popularity in Asian countries, which traveled to United Stated of America during 18th century. Due to its health  [...]

Foods rich in calcium

Foods rich in calcium

Posted on May 24, 2010 in Family
Bones are the most important part of human body. Sufficient amount of calcium helps to develop strong bones. It is an essential element that is required by our body. The National Osteoporosis foundation stated in a health survey that ‘calcium plays a vital role in building strong muscles and bones in the early life. Thus, keeps bones healthy and stronger in the later life’. Almost ninety percent of calcium is stored in bones and teeth. The rest of calcium is utilized for other important purposes such as exocytosis and muscle contraction. They are especially, used for neurotransmitter releases. During the electrical conduction system of the heart, calcium is substituted for sodium. In such situation, minerals eliminate the polarization of cells and proliferates the actions. Long-term  [...]

Dark Chocolate Health Benefits

Dark Chocolate Health Benefits

Posted on Apr 22, 2010 in Family
One thing that brings out guilt pleasures is Chocolate- an everlasting temptation. We relish chocolates along with good bashing from our parents. But, then they are the ones who pamper us with tons of chocolates. Most of mummies always limit the intake of your chocolates. I have seen many kids doing melodramas to drink milk, but once you add some chocolate powder to milk; they won’t leave even one drop. Chocolate are very much loved by every age group. They are considered as sign of love and hence are gifted to loved ones on special occasion. Chocolates are usually used to bribe kids. Our elders and even nutritionist try to keep us away from chocolates. But, in this article we will discuss health benefits of chocolate. Dark chocolates are beneficial for good health. It is very much popular  [...]

Precautions while taking medicines

Precautions while taking medicines

Posted on Apr 19, 2010 in Family
The most difficult part during sickness is consuming those bitter pills. Throwing away the pills from window panes, putting them in trash, or simply flushing them in toilets are some of the ways young brains use to get rid off medicines. To be very honest, everyone once in our lifetime has carried out these tricks. I have done several times in my childhood, but as the years passed by, I understood the importance of medicines. Life has been very much grateful throughout these years by blessing me with healthy life. A healthy life is sign of healthy mind. Thus, it is essential to have good health. It is not possible that we cannot fall ill in our lifetime. Our body has certain limitation that is hammered due to excessive stress, change in atmosphere, or wrong habits of diet. Thus, it is fine,  [...]

Home remedies for low grade fever

Home remedies for low grade fever

Posted on Apr 15, 2010 in Family
Many times, you may feel feverish, extreme weakness, or coldness, but you may not have fever. This means the individual is suffering from low grade fever that ranges from 100 deg to 102 deg. Constant low grade fevers may be the reason for numerous diseases. Many people neglect low grade fever, assuming that it is result of hectic and tiring day. But, it is very much essential to understand the cause of low grade fever as, it might result in some severe problems. The symptoms of low grade fever are as follows: Tiredness Increase in body temperature Cough and cold Loss of appetite Your physician will prescribe you numerous medications that will help in curing your low grade fever. Fever in medical terms is defined as state, where your body fights with numerous infections. As our  [...]

Naturally balance hormone levels in women

Naturally balance hormone levels in women

Posted on Apr 12, 2010 in Family
Men often complain that it is highly difficult to understand women behavior. Many times, women do not intentionally behave in wrong manner. They are due to improper balance of hormonal levels. It might sound weird, but it is fact that mood swings, extreme weakness, feeling of nausea, dizziness, sudden weight gain or weight loss, etc are initial symptoms of hormonal imbalance. The imbalanced proportion badly affects the health and invites numerous other diseases. Usually, abnormal level in hormones is due to faulty lifestyle, poor diet, and deficiency in nutrients, excessive stress, and weak immune system. A women’s body comprises of two essential female hormones known as estrogen and progesterone. Imbalance can be caused due to deficiency or excess secretion of any of these hormones. The  [...]

Relish your summer with raw mangoes

Relish your summer with raw mangoes

Posted on Apr 08, 2010 in Family
Known as king of fruit- mango is one of the tastiest fruit. This fruits is highly admired all over the world. The rate of export for mango has increased tremendously in recent years. The popularity of this fruits has reached all over the world. Mango being native to India is the oldest cultivated fruit. According to Indian culture, this fruits have been praised in heaven for its taste. Mangos are used in ripe and unripe conditions. The raw mango is highly appreciated for its nutritional value. They are excellent source of Vitamin C, which is comparatively more than ripe mangoes. Raw mangoes are also good source of B vitamins that are beneficial to maintain good health. This fruit is used in many forms such as juice, sauces, Indian chutneys, pickles, and dried powder. Summer involves women  [...]

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