Julie Hambleton has a BSc in Food and Nutrition from the Western University, Canada, is a former certified personal trainer and a competitive runner.
Julie loves food, culture, and health, and enjoys sharing her knowledge to help others make positive changes and live healthier lives.
In a world where many of today’s young people’s dream job is to be an Instagram influencer, it seems like long gone are the days when kids actually had to work for things. The value of money seems to be lost on much of the younger generations. One woman has something else to say, though. […]
If you have your ears pierced, at what age did you have them done? I was seven when I got mine done. My mom asked me if I wanted them, and after some thought, I decided yes. Some girls in my class whose parents had their ears pierced when they were less than a year […]
Anyone who’s ever had their beloved pet pass away knows that losing a dog is one of the hardest things you can go through. Research shows that saying goodbye to your favorite furball is just as hard – if not sometimes more difficult – than the death of a human. (1) Science Says Losing a […]
Relationships are not easy. They take work, including through your problems and disagreements. This, however, does not include accepting abuse of any kind. Unfortunately, too many experiences this kind of behavior on a regular basis. Sometimes that behavior is violent and permanently damaging. This is what happened to this young woman in Turkey, whose boyfriend […]
Would you ever put your child on a leash? For parents with relatively obedient children who prefer to stick by their parents’ side, likely not. For parents of a strong-willed “wild” child, however, it may be something you want to consider. This dad spoke out on Facebook about why he uses a leash for his […]
Since the beginning of time, couples have been trying to figure out how to influence the sex of their babies. A quick google search and you’ll find plenty of weird superstitions that people used to try to have either a boy or a girl. Still, the question has remained for generations: Why do some women […]
Have you ever noticed little white bumps that almost look like teeny, tiny pimples on a newborn baby’s skin? Or perhaps even yourself, as an adult, have them from time to time. No, those little white “pimples” are not acne – they’re milia. This is everything you need to know. What Are Milia? Milia are […]
With the summer season coming up you’ll no doubt want to spend more time outside, soaking up the sun. But it can be difficult to fully enjoy your time outdoors if you’re constantly worrying about your eczema outbreak. Dyshidrotic eczema, in particular, is prevalent in the spring, and if you’re experiencing small, itchy blisters on […]
Jessica Fein is the proud mother of two sons and one daughter. Her adventure in parenthood, however, looks quite different than most. This is because her daughter Dalia has a rare, degenerative disease called myoclonic epilepsy with ragged red fibers, also known as MERRF. Dalia’s Diagnosis When Jessica gave birth to her only daughter Dalia, […]
Do you use fabric softener to get your towels, sheets, and other laundry items soft and cozy? Well, according to this laundry expert, you shouldn’t! Beyond additional chemicals (not to mention plastic bottle waste), they can also cause mildew build-up in your washing machine. Here’s what experts say you should do instead to have fresh, […]
For the last decade or so, eggs have been on a bit of a nutritional rollercoaster ride. One day they are good for you, the next they’re saying they are contributing to heart disease, and the next they’re back to being “the perfect protein”. The question remains: Are eggs good for you or not? We’re […]
If you have anxiety, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, or trouble falling asleep at night, then there is some research to indicate that weighted blankets could help you. This is the current research on what you need to know about weighted blankets. The Potential Benefits of Weighted Blankets Weighted blankets are special blankets that weigh between five […]