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The Importance of Vitamin A
We all know that vitamins are essential; we all know they’re good for us but we don’t always know which vitamin performs which function. In this article we’re exploring Vitamin A, tell you why you need it and where to get it from. Why Do I Need Vitamin A? Vitamin A is part of a group of compounds called retinoids and is essential for growth, bone development, night vision, reproduction, and to fight infection. Your body also uses Vitamin A for growth, healthy skin and cells (epithelial) that line any opening to the body (nose, throat, lungs, mouth, stomach, intestines, vagina and urinary tract). Absorption of vitamin A is dependent…
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Makeover tips for over 60
Want to give your mom a make over? Here are some great tips for getting older and looking great while you’re getting there. Don’ts Don’t wear baggy, shapeless clothes. Don’t wear fussy prints like tiny florals. Don’t wear overdone, fussy styles or details (gold buttons, gold trim, etc.). They are terribly aging. Don’t think you have to wear skirt suits to look well dressed. Even though they may be “in,” some skirt suits can be very aging. Trousers are generally much more youthful, so a better choice would be a trousersuit or a trouser and coat ensemble. Don’t shy away from all black. It looks great, especially when textures are…
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Coping with Menopause
You can hardly turn your head without reading some article or seeing some TV programme talking about the pains of puberty, but you mention the word menopause and everyone goes quiet. Menopause is a natural change and it would serve and any female to know about it whether she is a long way a way, experiencing it or dealing with a mother who is going through it. Menopause occurs when a woman’s oestrogen levels are reduced to the extent that her ovaries do not release eggs any more and she stops getting her period. This usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 but some women can experience it…
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Where do Stepmothers Fit In on Mother’s Day?
When Mother’s Day approaches, we tend to remember all the wonderful things about our mothers. And so we should, mothers deserve it, after all, they’ve been there for us, they’ve taught us all we know, they’ve shared good and bad moments with us… but sometimes, it’s not the mother who has done all that. Sometimes it’s the stepmother. Being a stepmother is an uphill battle. In fairy tales, literature and television, stepmothers are portrayed as cruel, selfish, unfair and usually insane. I mean when someone says stepmother, who doesn’t think of Cinderella’s evil stepmother or Snow White’s even more evil stepmother? But life is rarely as black and white as…
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Exercises for Heavy Menstrual Flow Anaemia
Women who are anaemic or have a problem with heavy menstrual bleeding tend to be very tired; they often find that moderate to brisk exercise is difficult for them because they lack stamina and endurance. The fatigue problem tends to resolve as the anaemia and bleeding are corrected nutritionally. In the meantime, women with these conditions may completely stop their regular exercise program in an attempt to avoid feeling tired. However, complete avoidance of exercise is not healthy, for it reduces oxygenation and circulation to vital organs, such as the brain and heart, as well as all the cells of the body. Gentle exercise such as deep breathing exercises, progressive…
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Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a time of commemoration and celebration for Mums. It is a time of breakfast in bed, family gatherings, and scribbled “I Love You”s. It’s a tough day for the daughters though! I mean how on earth do you get to show your mum your appreciation. Above all, how do you show it in a present? One comfort is I am sure our mums know how much we love them and a gift on mother’s day is just a gesture. So we are going to give you a few ideas. Get a hamper and fill it with beauty products like exotic natural soaps, bath milks, essential oils. (There…
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Married in Business
by Jack & Elaine Wyman A book designed not to give you solutions but ideas and a set of rules and examples of how others have done it. This book is divided into two main sections. The first is the base and substance of the book, and the second a series of samples and situations. I was disappointed that the first part was so short. It contains only two chapters of ten or eleven pages each even though the information is very useful for couples thinking of starting a business together. At first I found the second part boring because it was stories of different couples and how they made…
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Eating Disorders
Every era is plagued with its own diseases and disorders to challenge the medical profession. Today we are faced, among other things of course, with eating disorders. These disorders are divided into 3 main categories: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and compulsive overeating. Anorexia nervosa is characterised by self starvation, a preoccupation with food, over exercising and eventually a lack of periods. People who suffer from bulimia binge, which means that they will eat outrageous amounts of food at once and then feel guilty so they either make themselves vomit or abuse laxatives. Compulsive overeaters tend to eat constantly without purging so they put on weight. These disorders are serious and…
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French Onion Soup
This soup is a classic, and very much appreciated by many especially on cold days. The steaming pot with delicious bread soaked in onion broth and melted cheese hit the spot. Try this French Onion Soup, we promise you won’t regret it (if you like onions that is!) Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon olive oil 3/4 pound peeled, halved, and sliced yellow onionthick slices french bread as required to form a single layer in each soup bowl pinch sugar 1 teaspoon flour 3 cups beef stock 1/2 cup dry white vermouth (optional) salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 pound grated gruyère (or other strong cheese of…
