There is no treatment for a common cold. However, you can ease the symptoms of a cold fast and naturally. Cold symptoms indicate that your body is fighting a virus. You have to just let it pass. Your body will build antibodies that will protect you from catching a cold (from the same virus) in… Continue reading How to get rid of a common cold fast and naturally
The most common questions related to cold and flu answered
Cold is a nuisance, no doubt in that. We may not take it seriously but it can cause some serious discomfort. Particularly, to kids and elderly people. If you are pregnant, you have my sympathies. Already overwhelmed with pregnancy symptoms and now you have to deal with cold, or worse, flu. Flu can cause some… Continue reading The most common questions related to cold and flu answered
What is Babymoon and why do I want to go on one ?
I've been recently introduced to the term or the concept of babymoon. At first, I thought it's just another colloquial term but out of curiosity, I checked its meaning in few dictionaries like Merriam-webster, Cambridge & Oxford. And I realized that it's a real word with two meanings: "1) a trip, vacation, holiday taken by… Continue reading What is Babymoon and why do I want to go on one ?
How to ride out first-trimester of pregnancy
The first trimester can be an emotional roller-coaster ride for many and so was mine. At first, I had no idea what to do, so I called my GP for an appointment. They said my first pregnancy appointment will be after 8-9 weeks with a midwife, not General Practitioner ( NHS, UK). I was asked… Continue reading How to ride out first-trimester of pregnancy
6 tips to manage the heightened sense of smell
I knew that pregnant women are sensitive to the strong smell, what I did not know that it can make you run for the hills. This heightened sense of smell during pregnancy is also known as hyperosmia. In some women, hyperosmia can trigger nausea and headaches. I love steamed broccoli, roasted carrots and stuffed capsicums.… Continue reading 6 tips to manage the heightened sense of smell