These “no-touch” thermometers are convenient, reliable, and accurate…WHEN used properly. If you’ve never used an infrared thermometer, chances are you aren’t familiar with how they work or how to get precise results.
Back-to-school is always a busy time of year as kids transition back to regular bedtime routines, homework and tests and new environments each fall. These adjustments can be stressful and combined with less sleep and the change of seasons can lead to weakened immunity and resistance to colds and viruses. Fortunately, there are a few…
People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to compensate and properly cool themselves. The body normally cools itself by sweating. But under some conditions, sweating just isn’t enough. In such cases, a person’s body temperature rises rapidly. Very high body temperatures may damage the brain or other vital organs.
Hurricane season in the Cayman Islands is June 1st through to November 30th, so now would be a great time to check that your household’s First Aid Kit is up to date as it’s an essential part of your hurricane supplies to treat a variety of injuries and ailments people can sustain during and following a…
Cranberries remain one of the most commonly used natural medicines for bladder infections (UTIs). But findings have been conflicting over the years, and people might be confused about which cranberry products they should try. Here’s the latest update.
Did you know? Zinc supplements can inactivate certain antibiotics if taken at the same time!
More and more people are asking which natural products they should use for reducing wrinkles and sun spots. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are a great place to start. There’s a fair amount of evidence that they work. Research shows that applying creams, peels or lotions containing AHAs reduces wrinkles and other signs of aging such…
Cold feet might be the reason behind your restless nights. When your feet are cold, they constrict the blood vessels and cause less blood to circulate.
If you want to stop smoking, you can make small changes to your lifestyle that may help you resist the temptation to light up.
You know your heart needs lots of TLC. Your feet do, too. After all, they are the workhorses of your body, taking about 5,000 steps a day. That’s 2.5 miles! Not to mention that your feet have to bear the weight of your body every step of the way. In addition, we cram them into…
Jellyfish are a common sea creature found in every ocean. There are many species of jellyfish, all of them with tentacles. Some carry poisonous venom in their tentacles as a method of self-defence against predators. It’s this venom that makes a jellyfish sting so painful. Most types of jellyfish stings will cause some discomfort, but…
Are you taking good care of your nails? Here’s what you need to know to keep your fingernails in tiptop shape.
