The first thing that comes to mind when considering the health benefits of cleaning are the obvious benefits of hygiene. Clean workspaces and utensils in the kitchen, sparkling bathrooms and fresh clothes all help you avoid the contamination of harmful germs and the embarrassment of unpleasant smells. Cleanliness keeps pests and diseases at bay, and […]
10 Moving Tips – What To Invest In
So, you’re planning to move home? Well, brace yourself, because there’s lots to think about as you transition from one property to another. But, armed with a plan and a budget, you can ease the pressure. Here are to 10 moving tips for things you should invest in, as you start a new chapter of […]
Signs Your Mental Health Is Suffering
It’s common to forget all about your mental health when referring to your overall wellbeing, simply because you can’t see or touch it. While you may not be able to get your head around it, it’s certainly a large aspect of who you are and has a large impact on how well you function daily. […]
Common Concerns When Living with an Addict
Anyone who has ever lived with an addict knows that life can be challenging, at best. Although you may not realize it, addiction impacts your life in more ways than you care to imagine. Yes, there is the constant worry that they are literally killing themselves and are making horrible choices due to lack of […]
3 Services Every New Mom Should Splurge On
As a new mom, you are bombarded with a dizzying array of “must-have” baby products and services. As a first-timer, it is easy to get caught up in all of the options and not be able to make sense of what you really need and what you can skip. If you want to minimize your […]
How to Inform Your Children of Drug and Alcohol Addiction
As our children become teenagers, we begin to worry about what they are up to when they aren’t at home. We cannot bubble wrap our children or have eyes on them all the time, and chances are they will begin to learn more about drugs and alcohol and they may even be offered them. Informing […]
What is a Functioning Alcoholic and Do You Fit the Bill?
Most people have a mental image of an alcoholic. It might be the wino they see slumped in front of the bus station late at night or the disheveled old woman who always comes into the local 7-11 to buy strong wine or vodka first thing in the morning. While this type of person clearly […]
An Overview of the Opiate Withdrawal Timeline
Choosing to quit opiates is one of the best decisions you can make when you’ve allowed them to become a significant part of your life. It can be a daunting task, however, and it can turn out to be extremely challenging to overcome some symptoms. The exact list of problematic factors is going to vary […]
Warning Signs That You Are Becoming Addicted to Painkillers
There are many thousands of people that are regularly taking prescription painkilling medication due to chronic pain. For some, it is the only way they can function every day, as the pain they are in is so severe. If you take your medication according to your doctor’s advice, you should not be concerned. However, sometimes […]
Conquering Your Credit Fears
*This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Chase and #WeAllGrow Latina Network Ah credit. We all have it, need it and many, have a difficult time managing it. And you aren’t alone! It’s a tough thing to stay in your credit’s good graces. Job loss, not enough work, kids, a mortgage, student loans, you name […]