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Your divorce is imminent. There is no turning back now. There is a new meaning to ‘normal’ for life as things are about to change for you and your kid(s). Through all the change, parenting must remain a priority. [More]

Intimacy is one of the most important facets of a relationship. It is the connection and bond formed between two individuals; and the deeper the connection and bond, the higher the intimacy. In a relationship, intimacy can be experienced both emotionally and physically. When it comes to sex, some believe the act of sex creates deeper intimacy, whereas others feel that intimacy leads to sex. [More]

Sex is an uncomfortable topic for an awful lot of people, as if by definition it’s dirty and shameful. Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s one of the most natural, human elements of life, and one of the healthiest, too, when it’s sex between two people who love, respect and are committed to each other. [More]

Caffeine is probably one of the most frequently used brain stimulating substances, commonly found in beverages like coffee, tea, etc. The amount of caffeine varies with the beverage type, for example coffee contains more caffeine than tea. The daily intake of caffeine has been a topic of debate among health experts for many years. Some suggest that caffeine stimulates the nervous system, thus improving the learning abilities and cognitive skills of a person. [More]

Why is it that we are so good at caring for others and so dysfunctional when it comes to caring for ourselves? Our culture has trained us to be givers, not takers. The problem is that being the proverbial 'good girl/boy' will literally rob us of our lives. We find that we never seem to have time for ourselves, our relationships become one-sided and we become more resentful towards others over time. [More]

You have been dating for a while, a few years; maybe more. You get along with your significant other beautifully. You have a warm friendship, you trust each other, you get along with each other's family, and you couldn't imagine your life without your special someone. But are you ready to be married? [More]

The immune system is composed of immature cells present in the bone marrow. These cells require adequate amount of cytokines and other chemically active substances to grow into various types of mature immune cells (Phagocytes, T-cells and B-cells). However, if the immature stem cells don’t respond normally to cytokines then a person suffers from low or hyperactive immunity. Many researchers have highlighted the fact that low immunity is more common than overactive immunity. [More]

Do you have urges to eat when you’re not physically hungry? Do you have cravings that seem to come out of nowhere? It can be easy to feel out of control and blame yourself. It’s not your fault! It can be difficult to know what is going on and even more difficult to know what to do about it. [More]

One of the most important parts of caring for yourself whether you are dealing with an illness or are healthy is to really love yourself. To accept yourself for exactly who you are with all of your flaws, your past mistakes, your challenges, your imperfections; this is the cornerstone to extreme self-care. When we can accept who we really are it naturally enhances our ability to speak up, be heard and communicate our needs in a loving and compassionate way. [More]

How will you really know when you are ready? Great question. There are many things to consider; however, as you've probably been told, "There is no good time to have a baby." Are either of you still in school? And if so, how much time will that take away from parenting? [More]