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What Sleep Patterns Reveal About a Child’s Growth, Health, and Development

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What Sleep Patterns Reveal About a Child’s Growth, Health, and Development By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Sleep is not just a period of rest; it is a powerful biological process that reflects the development of the brain, hormones, and body. When it comes to children, proper sleep can do wonders for them, but at the same time, a lack of sleep can lead to numerous problems. Parents are often unsure if their child is having proper sleep because, from newborns to teenagers, sleep patterns change predictably. These changes tell us about the importance of sleep and its relation to growth, height, behaviour, immunity, and learning ability. Understanding age-wise sleep patterns helps parents recognise what is normal and when sleep problems may signal an underlying issue. Sleep Patterns in Newborns (0–4 Months): Why Sleep Is Irregular In the first few months of their life, newborn babies do n...

Surviving Toothache: A Gentle Guide to Dental Problems and Tooth Care

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Surviving Toothache: A Gentle Guide to Dental Problems and Tooth Care By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Tooth pain is one of the most common health issues, yet people often delay treatment until the discomfort becomes unbearable. Recently, I myself went through the same cycle of tooth pain. Its initial denial with fear in my mind of the dentist and his dangerous tools, and that led to the delay of treatment. Still, in the end, I discovered that unless you walk a path you cannot make beforehand, you cannot make a judgment, and my experience with dental treatment was good. Since you cannot judge what is happening inside your mouth, the best person to go to is always a dentist whenever a dental problem arises. An appointment with a dentist and further treatment solved my dental problem as well as my childhood fear of dentists. The crux is to maintain oral hygiene and visit a dentist without ...

Common Reasons for the Common Cold

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Common Reasons for the Common Cold & How to Recover from it By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | One thing we all dread getting is falling ill with the common cold. Although a cold is generally a mild and self-limiting illness, it can cause significant discomfort and substantially impact our daily activities. Some colds are so troublesome that they end up having a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing, and sometimes a sore throat. Adults usually experience two to three colds per year, while kids can have three to five.  The common cold is often caused by a viral infection; it is highly infectious and contagious and can be spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Some factors that lead to the common cold are Factors contributing to the common cold: 1. Viral Infection: Rhinoviruses are the most common culprits, but other viruses like coronaviruses and...

Make Your Skin Glow This Winter

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Winter Skin Care Essentials: 10 Natural Products For Your Skin By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Winter is here, and with it comes the shivering cold, so it's time to get ready for it. Remember your struggle with dry skin every year, but this year, let’s prepare to fight the dry air. No, this is not for young girls or women alone; people of all ages, colours, races and genders should feel and look good. Looking good boosts self-confidence, so get ready to make your skin glow this winter. Healthy, glowing and supple skin should be a priority for everyone. Cold wave dries the skin of all, which is why all should try to protect their skin. Not only protect but care for it to make it glow always, especially during winters. There are lots of cosmetic products in the market, but to make your skin glow naturally, you need natural remedies based on natural products.  Let's ...