How Nurses can Take Care of Themselves

How Nurses can Take Care of Themselves

Nurses are one of the busiest persons in a hospital taking care of patients, day in and day out.  Bulk of their work requires them to be on their feet going from one room to another or performing their duties.

Being a nurse means having a lot of responsibilities during a shift but it does not mean that nurses should neglect themselves.  This should be their top priority in order to carry out their activities effectively.  Here are some tips to care for themselves. Read more:

Towels and cell phones in the kitchen could be endangering your family's health

Towels and cell phones in the kitchen could be endangering your family's health

If you're concerned about bacteria and food poisoning, new research suggests that a threat that you might not have fully considered could be the most dangerous source of infection in your home.

No, it isn't the cutting board, the sink, or even the toilet that should be the biggest cause of concern. It turns out that towels and cell phones are the dirty little culprits that could be causing preventable infections in your home, but it does make sense when you consider the food preparation habits in the kitchen today. Read more

Does detox mean you need to feel rotten?

Does detox mean you need to feel rotten?
Clearing your inner sanctum can feel pretty rotten. Or maybe not? Nutritionist have studied the process of detoxification for many years and seen how when toxins are dumped into the blood stream for elimination it often does not feel good. There are solutions to detoxification that can be effective and far less uncomfortable.The term “detox” describes the process of removing poisonous or addictive substances from the body. Most people think detoxification relates to expelling alcohol or drugs, however, it’s also about releasing substances that individuals are unable to process and eliminate without assistance. These substances behave in a toxic manner. They can upset kidney and liver function, increase plaque in arteries, disrupt digestive function, impede bowel function and increase susceptibility to virus, bacteria, parasite infestation and disease. Most toxicity starts with ingested substances so could include sugar, fat, wheat, dairy, nicotine, drugs and alcohol. Stress increases toxicity, as do environmental conditions such as EMR, factory emissions, water, and air pollution. In the USA, Medical Doctors are taught in their first semester of Med. School that as much as 90% of illness they will see in practice is stress related.[1] Everyone is different so each person’s toxicity and need to detox is measured on a case-by-case basis. Read more

Is nursing a good career to get into?

Is nursing a good career to get into?

I am a Psychology major and I'm graduating next year with my 4 year degree. I have had a lot of trouble deciding what career would suit me because I am creative and love artsy stuff, yet I am also good at science and find it very interesting. So, I am thinking nursing. It's actually the career growing up that I never thought of pursuing. Read more