A blocked nose can really impact a person's quality of life. It can affect how they feel during the day and worse still, can mean sleepless nights. Nasal congestion can be caused by anything that irritates or inflames the nasal tissues. Respiratory infections like colds, flu or sinusitis and allergies are the most common causes [...]
So you’ve heard that washing or cleansing the nose can be effective for fighting off cold symptoms but should you try a saline nasal spray or sinus wash? What’s the difference anyway? Hopefully, the following tips and advice will help you decide… Viruses responsible for the common cold can be breathed in through the nose [...]
Whether you're using a nasal spray for hay fever, allergies, a cold, nasal dryness or any nasal problem, it's important to get your nasal spray technique right. Using a nasal spray correctly means that you can be reassured that the contents are more likely to get to where they need to be and should work [...]
Each day we breathe in approximately 10,000-11,000 litres of air and along with that, many irritants and allergens such as viruses, bacteria, mold spores, pet dander, dust, pollution and smoke. The nose is situated at the entrance of the airway and protects the lower airway from the harmful effects of the breathed-in air. It acts [...]
Back to school tips! by Mim Jenkinson, Tell Me Baby Australia Is your child starting school or daycare soon? As many of us may have experienced, this time of transition can really impact a child’s health and well being, so we hope the following information offers some key insights in helping keep your kids healthy when starting [...]
Best cold hacks by Mim Jenkinson, Blogger and Mumpreneur (Busy Mum Balanced Life) It’s winter in Australia right now and if your house is anything like ours, The Cold has hit. In various guises of sneezes, coughs and sniffles – it’s hit all of us. Yuck. This year, despite wrapping up warm, staying hydrated and resting more, our colds have [...]
Winter is coming... With winter looming, there's always the worry about getting sick with colds and flu and the impact it can potentially have on our daily lives. There's no doubt many of us want to do as much as possible for ourselves and our families to avoid sickness and stay healthy over the cooler [...]
Breather easier this Christmas! Noses are great for lots of reasons, but did you know they can help you relax? Strictly speaking, it’s how you use your nose that can help induce a sense of calm and tranquillity, but it’s a great tip especially in the lead up to the Christmas Season. Studies have shown [...]
How gentle nasal washing benefits babies. First, a little baby anatomy Did you know that babies are “obligate nose breathers”. This means all babies can only breathe through their nose for their first few months. Despite this limitation, they’re still cleverly designed little beings. By breathing through their nose, babies are able to feed, swallow [...]
Fun fact about sneezing. Anyone who experiences hay fever knows all about the sneezes. But did you know we have different sneezing styles? Wait, it gets better - your sneezing style is genetically determined. Who knew? Which means members of the same family may sneeze in a similar and distinctive way. It’s kind of cool, [...]
