Introduction: A Diagnosis No Parent Wants—But Can Handle Don’t be surprised if the words congenital heart disease (CHD) feel as if someone took your breath away. You feel anxious, perplexed and concerned, since we’re discussing your child’s health and heart. The heart that was never supposed to have a problem, that was only so tiny...
Aromatherapy for Stress Relief
Stress. It often takes away our peace, our productivity and worse, it affects our health too. Stress can arrive at work or when you wake up in the middle of the night and it is something all of us must deal with. Nature has given us a solution: aromatherapy which not only helps reduce the...
CNY Superstitions Still Followed Today—And Why
Why Superstitions Matter During Chinese New Year There’s more to Chinese New Year than eating and seeing fireworks—it is also a tradition filled with meaning. That means there are plenty of guidelines out there about what is allowed and what isn’t and many people still use them. Regardless of what you call them, these beliefs...
Is Herbal Tea Safe During Pregnancy?
For many, herbal tea comforts and can gently treat both nausea in the morning and problems with sleep. When you’re pregnant, the guidelines are different. Even though some herbal remedies can be unsafe for you or your baby, a few of them may also induce labor or stop the body from taking in necessary food...
How Sleep Apnea Impacts Mental Health
Sleep apnea affects millions worldwide and is marked by many breaks in breathing while sleeping. While the body’s response to sleep apnea is well understood, its effects on mental health are important as well but often ignored. Here, we will focus on ways that sleep apnea impacts mental health, along with anxiety, depression and memory...