Author: Hazel Jane

Life is full of happy milestones – both expected and unexpected. As you move through it, you’ll be more likely than you think to hit a few of these blessed occasions. Falling in love. Marriage. Traveling the world. Babies. These are all some of the milestones that people have on their tick lists, and with each one comes the loud toast: “to the next step!” The problems often arise when people have expectations about what each step of their life should bring, and instead of stepping up, they can’t because there’s a big old gate in the way in the…

Feeling great in yourself is a must if you really want to excel in life. If you don’t love yourself or don’t think much of yourself you won’t have the self-belief needed to really make a go of whatever goals and dreams you may have. There are many ways you can feel good about yourself. The key thing to remember is that everyone is different. People respond differently to different things. So what might make you feel good and healthy won’t do the same for someone else. If there isn’t anything here for you, that doesn’t mean there isn’t something!…

Stress can hit us at any moment. It doesn’t care that you have a lot on at work, to be honest, that might be the reason that you feel stressed. It doesn’t matter if you have things to do, places to be, people to see, again all the main reasons to be feeling a little tight around the collar. Stress isn’t pleasant, but there are some common symptoms and solutions to resolve it once and for all. Some are highlighted below. Feeling fatigued? Are you feeling tired? Angry, upset, and tired are all signs of fatigue and that is a…

You’ve decided to adopt a better and healthier lifestyle. One of the first big changes you’re probably going to do is to alter your diet. Although it’s a great way to begin a healthy way of life, you should know that changing your diet is meaningless if you don’t take steps to maintain it. You might have promised yourself that after Christmas and Thanksgiving you’d start eating healthier, but it’s so easy to revert to unhealthy routines. These three tips will help you achieve your goal to live a healthier lifestyle and maintain your commitment to your new diet. Maintain…

As wonderful as it is when you get pregnant, this can come in a variety of stresses. You may feel that you need to acquire more knowledge just so you can navigate this long and stressful journey. But with this in mind, we have to learn how to cope with various stresses during our pregnancy. This means that you have to have an understanding of, not just your own stresses, but the worries that impacts every single mother to be. What are the main worries, and how can we overcome them? Having A Healthy Baby It’s one of those things…

No one likes to admit they’re not feeling so great. With our increasingly busy lives, who has time to go and get themselves checked over? Whether it’s our mental or our physical health, all too often we push the symptoms aside and soldier on, knowing we should really be paying our doctor a visit. But if you have the possibility of hereditary illness, such as a heart condition, it’s imperative you start taking time to look after yourself before that trip to a cardiologist comes out of necessity. In this blog, we take a look at three ways you can…

Whatever change you are seeking to make in your life, it will probably fill you with a mixture of excitement, nerves, and curiosity. However big or small the change, however many hoops you will need to jump through to get there, do not let the fear of the unknown stop you. You don’t know whether you can do it unless you try, so today we are sharing with you a few tips on how to go about making changes in your life. Be clear on the change that you need to make Sometimes we feel restless, and for those of…

We all know the saying, ‘you are what you eat’ – and in a physical sense, we see the evidence for it all around us. But what about the impact of food on our mental health and wellbeing? Can what you’re having for dinner really affect your mood and state of mind? More and more research studies are now finding that making the right nutritional choices isn’t just a smart idea for the sake of our bodies, but also for our brains. Diet can be a powerful and positive change, you can make in your life which has a variety…

Moles are often harmless. Sometimes, they are even considered as beauty marks. Take Cindy Crawford for example. Without her distinguishable mole, she would not have been the supermodel every person growing up in the 90s knew. There are moles, however, that can be life-threatening. Melanoma, which is characterized by the development of a cancerous mole, is one of the deadliest types of skin cancer. Ask any dermatologist in Salem, and they will tell you that removing this mole as soon as possible is the best way to prevent cancer from spreading. What Are the Signs? Fortunately, it is quite easy to spot melanoma. You only…

Your parents were there for you when you first began exploring the world- at first on all fours and then eventually on two feet. They helped you take those shaky first steps in your infancy and have been at your side holding your hand ever since. When they weren’t there to do this physically, you can bet they were doing so metaphorically. However, when they are in their dotage, you can be that same sturdy guiding presence by their side in helping them recover their lost mobility. Mobility Matters! It’s no secret that as we get older we face a…