Lifestyle

Now we all know sweets are no good for us, bad teeth, stooling and serious stuff like diabetes to name but a few are the consequences of having a lot of sweets. Therefore it is with great pleasure that I introduce you to one delightful, healthy, and yummy sweet you can chew on without guilt;...

Let's face it: being a mother is difficult. There appears to be an endless list of tasks, errands, housework, and kid's activities. This can be made even more difficult if you have a job outside the home. With so much time spent caring for one's family and exhaustion setting in, finding time for self-care...

Many people don’t know it, but common childhood infections can cause kidney damage and kidney failure.  This is especially true for children.  Two childhood infections to be aware of are 1) strep infections caused by the Streptococcus bacteria, which leads to strep throat and impetigo (a skin infection), and 2) urinary tract infections. These conditions...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qOV_03Nhyc You have two kidneys, each about the size of an adult fist, located on either side of the spine just below the rib cage. Although they are small, your kidneys perform many complex and vital functions that keep the rest of the body in balance. For example, kidneys: Help remove waste and excess fluid ...

The goal of obesity treatment is to reach and stay at a healthy weight. You may need to work with a team of health professionals — including a dietitian, behavior counselor or an obesity specialist — to help you understand and make changes in your eating and activity habits. The initial treatment goal is usually...