Ever seen someone in a hospital hooked up to a clear bag dripping into their arm? That’s an IV, short for intravenous, delivering fluids directly into the bloodstream. IV fluids are commonly used in hospitals and clinics to hydrate patients, balance electrolytes, and sometimes deliver medications. In this article, we’ll break down what IV fluids are, how they work inside the … [Read more...] about A Closer Look at How IV Fluids Work in Your Body
Top 5 Breathing Techniques To Help Asthma Sufferers This Spring
Spring Is in the Air — But So Are Asthma TriggersSpring brings warmer weather, longer days, and a burst of color as flowers bloom and plants flourish. But for many people with asthma, this season can also usher in a wave of respiratory discomfort. Pollen, mold spores, and shifting temperatures can trigger asthma symptoms, making it feel like you have an elephant pressing down … [Read more...] about Top 5 Breathing Techniques To Help Asthma Sufferers This Spring
8 Outdoor Exercise Ideas for Active Older Adults
Whether your clients enjoy the challenge of exercising outside in the summer sun or simply appreciate an outdoor stroll when the weather is nice, planning outdoor exercise sessions can be a great way to help your clients stay motivated and avoid lapses and subsequent relapses. At this time, it’s also likely a safer option to exercising indoors, particularly for older adults … [Read more...] about 8 Outdoor Exercise Ideas for Active Older Adults
How To Help A Friend Suffering From Binge Drinking
How to Help a Friend Struggling with Binge Drinking Binge drinking—consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period, often to the point of intoxication or blacking out—is harmful in the moment, but if it becomes habitual, it can have serious long-term effects on both physical and mental health. If your friend has carried college drinking habits into adulthood and … [Read more...] about How To Help A Friend Suffering From Binge Drinking
How to Deal with a Stubborn Child at Home as a Mum: A Complete Guide
A few years ago, I found myself in a conversation with someone skeptical of Montessori education. He had a critical take: he believed Montessori tends to produce children who are too stubborn, too argumentative, and overly insistent on doing things their own way. I had to admit—there’s some truth to that. A child raised in a Montessori environment might very well show those … [Read more...] about How to Deal with a Stubborn Child at Home as a Mum: A Complete Guide