by Every winter my grandmother used to place jars filled with dry fruits in different places around the house. She made sure our ears were covered and feet were warm. Oiling our hair regularly was a must for her, too. Now that I am a mother, I am following some of these same rituals. I swear by her […]
5 Tips of Illness Prevention for your Children
by The seasons are changing, and in the Western Hemisphere, winter is fast on its way. Many cultures debate the easiest and best way to prevent respiratory illness in a child. Therapeutic mud baths are practiced in various areas of the world, including Europe, Asia and North America. Many health care professionals feel mud baths […]
Beating The Heat: What I Learned From A Country With Year-Round Summer
by In much of the Northern hemisphere, things are warming up. Here in Singapore, it’s the same old temperature and humidity as always. You want to know some beat-the-heat strategies from a country with year-round summer? Why on earth am I punctuating that with a question mark? Shade You know about hats. They’re great for […]