Keeping on top of my health

Pain Management: When to Seek Medical Intervention

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Pain is an inevitable part of life sometimes. Be it a sudden headache, stomach cramps or joint pain, it affects your physical and mental well-being. Most minor pains can be managed with painkillers and home remedies. However, chronic pain can be debilitating and cause significant distress. In such cases, it is essential to understand the importance of pain management. This blog aims to shed some light on managing pain and when to seek medical intervention. Read More»

5 Reasons to Use Sensitive Skin Band Aids

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If you have sensitive skin, then using a regular band aid can be a painful experience. Sensitive skin can react badly to the glues used in typical band aids, leading to redness, swelling, irritation, itching or pain. You might think that it is best to forgo using band aids altogether, but that approach poses its own risks. A better solution is to use band aids that have been designed for use by people with sensitive skin. Read More»

Natural Heat Options for Pain Relief

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When you have chronic pain, you likely are on several medications for pain relief and management. You may decide to look for natural relief for times when taking the medication may not be ideal. You may also look for natural options when you do not want a chance of interactions with your current medication. One option that may be suitable for helping with your pain relief is to use a heat source. Read More»

Four ways remedial massage can help your postpartum recovery

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While pregnancy massage is a popular treatment that helps to relax an expecting mum, postpartum massage is often neglected as a necessary part of the recovery process. If you’re a new mum, check out these four ways that remedial massage can help your postpartum recovery. Improve emotional recovery The changes to your body and life itself after you give birth can lead to emotional exhaustion and upheaval that can be difficult to manage. Read More»

Could you Transform Your Life With a Gratefulness Diary?

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In recent years, there seems to have been a shift away from thinking about health as something purely physical, to something that also encompasses our emotional and mental wellness. This is fantastic, but it can be confusing to know which wellness practices are the best for your overall health, whether they be Vipassana meditation, reiki, or something completely different. The problem with many such practices is that it can be hard to figure out how they’d fit into your life. Read More»