Health Blog
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Let's Talk About Spider Veins
Spider veins are tiny blood vessels which have become dilated so that they run close to the skin's surface. They look like fine purple or red wiggly lines.
Many who develop this type of veins find them embarrassing or unsightly - and really wish they could do something about them.
They are normally found on the legs but can also appear on the breasts, arms and even the face. They are more likely in women than in men.
We share more information and what you can do to help with the appearance of spider veins...
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The Real Reason You Have Cellulite (It’s Not What You Think)
Cellulite and Stretch Marks are two different skin conditions appearing on the body but can sometimes be confused. While cellulite appears as dimpled skin, stretch marks are indented streaks on the skin that usually start out as pink, red or purple and then fade to white.
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How to Help Your Children Keep Their Bedrooms Clutter-Free
Are we as parents to blame if our children have just too much stuff in their bedrooms and playrooms?
It seems that many children have too many toys, making it even more difficult to keep their favorite play areas clutter-free.
We share a few tips on how to help.
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Is Your Young Child Getting a Good Night's Sleep?
Many parents struggle to get their young child to sleep through night. Are you one of them?
Although it is completely normal for babies and young children to wake up during the night, most will fall back asleep without realising.Â
However, if your child finds it difficult to settle again, then we hope these tips will help your child (as long as they are not hungry, unwell or uncomfortable).
We share some tips from Gemma Coe who is the author of "Newborn Sleep Foundations".
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Can Air Pollution Affect Your Child's Ability to Learn?
Many parents and teachers worry about the affect of air pollution on children in general but recent research by the University of Manchester in the UK and the two charities - Global Action Plan and The Phillips Foundation - has found that it can affect their ability to learn too. -
Teething Egg - Does An Egg In An Old Sock Actually Work For Teething?
Old Wives were renowned for all types of tales but probably the most were those for parents looking after their babies - especially when it comes to teething remedies. In fact, many natural teething remedies have been around for thousands of years. -
Reduce the Appearance of Stretch Marks
As the name suggests, stretch marks (striae) can appear when there is rapid stretching of the skin, appearing as parallel streaks of red, thinned glossy skin that over time become whitish and scar like in appearance. Find out more about the causes and what you can do to get rid of those stretch marks. -
How to Help Your Baby Go to Sleep
There is an age-old problem - and that is how to get your baby to fall asleep without too much fuss and bother.
The good news is that now scientists believe they have identified the best way to calm a crying baby, ensuring they fall asleep in their cot in just thirteen minutes.
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Breakthrough New Research For Eczema
We have written on this subject before but now new research published in the British Journal of Dermatology has found that babies had a lower risk of developing atopic eczema in their first year IF their mothers take a Vitamin D supplement. -
Eczema is a Common Skin Condition in Pregnancy
When you are pregnant, there can be a whole list of unwanted discomforts that you might have to endure. In addition, pregnancy can trigger a lot of different changes in the skin for women. These can include eczema outbreaks. -
Is Tattooing Your Legs a Solution to Cover Up Varicose Veins?
I went for a lovely walk along the beach today and I passed a woman who was heavily tattooed including some tattoos up and down her legs - and it got me thinking. What a novel way to cover up varicose veins...
