Archive for Wellness/Fitness

Childhood Cancer; Know the Warnings

Cancer in children accounts for just one percent of the total number of cancer cases. Although rare, they cause much distress in the young parents and immediate family members, for obvious reasons. Unlike adult cancers, the onset can be quite rapid and dramatic. The most common cancer, leukemia or blood cancer is usually

7 Tips to Maintain Optimal Wellness at Work

Sitting all day long in an office chair can take a toll on your wellbeing, but with these tips, you can maintain optimal wellness even in the office…  1. Sit  Always start with adjusting your seat first- followed by the rest of your workstation. This is

Bold, Healthy Living in the UAE

When people know better, they do better. This a home truth that wins big in the long term. With statistics showing that 21.9 percent of the people living in Dubai will suffer from type 2 diabetes by the year 2025, and pre-diabetes currently estimated at

Rebalance Yourself with Pranic Healing

From headaches and backaches to emotional problems, pranic healing can help heal and rebalance the system for optimal wellbeing.   Defined  According to alternative therapist Katrina Valente, pranic healing is an alternative therapy similar to Reiki using only energy work to clear and rebalance the chakras. She explains, “During a session, you

Five Tips to Build Inner Resilience

Resilient people have the ability to bounce back positively in difficult times.  They trust that everything will work out and use adversity as a springboard to move forward into new opportunities.   5 tips to build up inner resilience:  Encourage and Soothe Yourself If things don’t go according to

Five Reasons to Get Out There and Start Running Today

With such pleasant weather these days here in the UAE, getting your daily dose of fitness has never been easier with running. While getting in shape and losing weight are two of the most universal reasons for taking up running, there are a bevy of

Flu During Pregnancy

Catching the flu during pregnancy is one of the worst nightmares for almost all moms-to-be. If you become sick with flu, you may worry about the infection affecting your unborn baby. Find out what risks the flu poses to you and your baby and how can you

Quit Smoking Today

In October 2017, the UAE government introduced a 100 percent excise tax on tobacco products in an attempt to reduce the number of smokers in the country, while calls for a blanket ban on smoking in public places in the Emirates have intensified. Today is the

How to Pick a Mattress That is Safe and Comfortable for Your Child

There are so many companies out there with false promises of safety, comfort, and health that it is imperative to delve a little deeper while shopping for mattresses for the delicate one. In fact, research shows that growing kids are also susceptible to the effects

Maximizing Fitness Potential for Time-Crunched Individuals

Maximizing Fitness Potential for Time-Crunched Individuals Living in a busy city means time isn’t always on your side. These tips and tricks will help to merge fitness into your lifestyle with little effort. 1. Plan your workouts. Scheduling is key. Stop leaving them to chance,