With such a large brood, big family health is very important, if bugs and germs enter the house it could be a few weeks before they leave, and travel around everyone, making for a very unpleasant time, therefore finding ways to help prevent coughs and colds and minor ailments are extremely important, to ensure healthy happy kids and also a mum too!
Losing the weight is a great feeling, but you have to keep in mind that it’s a lifestyle change. It may be tempting to indulge again once you drop a few pounds. You won’t be able to break unhealthy habits if you keep letting them sneak back into your life. That’s why it’s important to … Read more
My school run begins at 8am and i’m not usually back until 9.45, I guess that’s what comes from having so many children in lots of different establishments. My alarm goes off at 6.45am and I spend 15 minutes by myself having a cup of tea in the peace and quiet, then I have one … Read more
High blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, poses a serious and prolonged risk for the body and overall health. From an increased likelihood of heart attacks and disease to damaged arteries or an aneurysm, the effects of blood pressure are slow winding and develop over time, making the current need to reduce high blood pressure … Read more
Whether it’s the acknowledgement of it being a legitimate issue, or the stress of modern life, anxiety seems to be more present than ever before. If you’ve ever suffered from anxiety, you’ll know just how soul destroying it can be. But, just because you’re dealing with lots of stress or worries in life, doesn’t mean … Read more
Bad teeth can have all kinds of negative effects on our lives, preventing what we can and can’t eat and causing unappealing bad breath. Our teeth can also make many of us embarrassed by our appearance, making us shy of smiling and affecting our confidence when meeting new people. This affects a huge proportion of … Read more
I used to work in the office next to the Height and Weight measurement team, you know the dreadful people who go round and take measurements of all reception and year six children. I know there is mixed opinions on this scheme, and I must admit I was a little dubious to begin with, however … Read more
Being a mum can often mean we have very little time for ourselves. But, being responsible for children, a home and often work commitments. We still need to ensure that we take good care of our health and wellbeing to ensure that we can be at our best for everyone else. So I thought I … Read more
If you are a regular reader of Hex Mum Plus 1, you will know that Asa and I very rarely watch television and prefer to settle down once the children are asleep and watch a good film, so when we were asked if we would like to Escape The January Blues and watch some fabulous … Read more
You have to admit, in today’s modern world, we’re all really busy Mums. Gone are the days (if they ever existed at all), where you could drop your little one at school, leisurely clean up, have a long lunch, or going to work. Then be finished in time to pick them up again and start … Read more