Mood Boosters: 7 Strategies That Don’t Cost a Thing
Feeling a little down after receiving some unpleasant news? Trying to beat the Sunday scaries (or Monday blues)? Having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad (or even just a little blah) day? Even minor disappointments and frustrations can derail … Continue reading Mood Boosters: 7 Strategies That Don’t Cost a Thing
DIY Antifungal Powder for Stinky Feet and Toenail Fungus
Fungus on your feet, between the toes and in the toenails isn’t fun to deal with, plus it makes for stinky feet! Usually the first response to grab some cheap over-the-counter treatment but these are full of chemicals and are … Continue reading DIY Antifungal Powder for Stinky Feet and Toenail Fungus
DIY Honey Cough Drops with Natural Ingredients
If you’ve ever perused the astonishingly large (and depressingly unnatural) selection of cough drops and throat lozenges at your local drug store, you may have found yourself wishing for simple and wholesome cough drops, made without all the refined sugar … Continue reading DIY Honey Cough Drops with Natural Ingredients
Plaquenil Oral: Uses, Side Effects and Dosing
Take this medication by mouth, usually with food to prevent stomach upset, exactly as directed by your doctor. The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, dosage is also based … Continue reading Plaquenil Oral: Uses, Side Effects and Dosing
Internal and External Hip Rotation for Runners
It’s well known that proper run form will help prevent running injuries. But what we sometimes fail to realize is that we need to work on proper run form outside of our runs. And if we do contract a running … Continue reading Internal and External Hip Rotation for Runners
Emergency Heart Transplant At 30′
As an ER and ICU doctor, I was very realistic about my prognosis. Of course it wasn’t easy, and of course I wasn’t happy about it, but I decided there was no point in dwelling on it, in being sad … Continue reading Emergency Heart Transplant At 30′
Are Marshmallows Vegan? A Nutritionist Explains
When it comes to marshmallows, figuring out whether they’re vegan or not really comes down to their ingredient list. Here’s what you should know about marshmallows before you go ahead and open another bag. So, are marshmallows vegan? Unfortunately, they’re … Continue reading Are Marshmallows Vegan? A Nutritionist Explains
Cook Low-Calorie, Keto-Friendly Shirataki Noodles
Here’s a meditation for you: What if there existed a noodle that contained virtually no calories? Much like the old meditation, “If a tree falls down in the forest, and no one is around to heart it, does it make … Continue reading Cook Low-Calorie, Keto-Friendly Shirataki Noodles
Gluteus Maximus: Best Exercises & Stretches
The muscles of the legs, including the gluteus maximus, span across three joints: those of the hips, knees and ankles. The large muscles of the legs have the primary role of supporting the hips and core— including the pelvis region … Continue reading Gluteus Maximus: Best Exercises & Stretches
Where COVID-19 Cases Are Rising and Falling
New COVID-19 cases increased this past week in the United States but so did the daily vaccination rate. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images New COVID-19 cases have risen to more than 100,000 per day over the past week in … Continue reading Where COVID-19 Cases Are Rising and Falling
2 Important Natural Life Extenders
You may not wake up thinking about life extenders, but I’m here to tell you that they’re easier to work into your day than you’d think. While we still haven’t managed to invent a potion that will keep us all … Continue reading 2 Important Natural Life Extenders
Keflex Oral: Uses, Side Effects and Dosing
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). … Continue reading Keflex Oral: Uses, Side Effects and Dosing
Healthy Sleep: How To, Benefits and More
Understanding healthy sleep In today’s fast-paced world, a good night’s sleep has become something of an indulgence. It’s fallen down our list of priorities behind work, chores, social time, and entertainment. However, sleep shouldn’t be a luxury. It’s as important … Continue reading Healthy Sleep: How To, Benefits and More
Abilify Oral: Uses, Side Effects and Dosing
Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking aripiprazole and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medication … Continue reading Abilify Oral: Uses, Side Effects and Dosing
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Facts
What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? Omega-3s are nutrients you get from food (or supplements) that help build and maintain a healthy body. They’re key to the structure of every cell wall you have. They’re also an energy source and help … Continue reading Omega-3 Fatty Acids Facts
Joints Pain: Causes & Relief
Joints form the connections between bones. They provide support and help you move. Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and cause a lot of pain. Cause of Joint Pain Joint pain is … Continue reading Joints Pain: Causes & Relief
How Many Baths Should You Take a Week?
The question of how many baths you should take a week is gaining new prominence, thanks to a recent podcast where actors and married couple Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher shared their family’s bathing strategy. “If you can see the … Continue reading How Many Baths Should You Take a Week?
Huckleberry: Benefits, Nutrition, Recipes and Side Effects
If you ever spend time hiking or foraging in the woods in places such as the eastern United States or Canada, you may come across several types of wild berry shrubs that look similar. For example, huckleberry, blueberry and bilberry … Continue reading Huckleberry: Benefits, Nutrition, Recipes and Side Effects
Living with a Partner First Time? What You Need to Know.
When the shelter-in-place guidelines dropped, you might have panicked. You and your sweetie just transitioned from “are we dating or not?” to “in a relationship,” and you simply couldn’t stand the thought of not seeing them for the duration of … Continue reading Living with a Partner First Time? What You Need to Know.
GERD (Acid Reflux): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Diet and More
What’s acid reflux and GERD? Acid reflux happens when contents from your stomach move up into your esophagus. It’s also called acid regurgitation or gastroesophageal reflux. If you have symptoms of acid reflux more than twice a week, you might … Continue reading GERD (Acid Reflux): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Diet and More
10 Healthier Fast-Food Breakfast Options
Making time for a healthy breakfast when you have a busy schedule isn’t always possible. Sometimes, you may therefore find yourself at the closest drive-through, grabbing something on your way to work. Fast food is often thought of as unhealthy, … Continue reading 10 Healthier Fast-Food Breakfast Options
5 Best Hotel Wellness Hotel Programs 2021
It’s time to put the antiquated “new year, new you” resolution to rest and embody the intention of holistic well-being and sustainable self-care. While this great pause has taught some of us that we have “all the tools within” to … Continue reading 5 Best Hotel Wellness Hotel Programs 2021
5 Best Organic Shampoos to Buy Right Now
Shampoos can claim they’re made with all kinds of holistic ingredients—tea tree oil, mint, and oat milk—but that doesn’t mean the formula won’t be harsh on both your hair and the environment, too. And when we’ve used super-clean hair shampoos … Continue reading 5 Best Organic Shampoos to Buy Right Now
8 DIY Skin and Nails Manicure Tips
Who doesn’t enjoy a session of self-pampering and relaxation and what could beat a good mani-pedi session? But relaxation comes with a deep hole in our pockets. Our budget constraints do not allow us to call a professional or visit … Continue reading 8 DIY Skin and Nails Manicure Tips
Hepatitis C Livers Usable for Transplant
Seeking to shorten wait time to transplant for patients with end-stage liver disease, Mayo Clinic transplant hepatologists and surgeons led a multisite, prospective observational study of liver transplant using allografts from donors with hepatitis C virus for recipients who are … Continue reading Hepatitis C Livers Usable for Transplant
LGBTQ: How To Self-Advocate At The Doctor’s Office
In March, Sylvana M.went on TikTok to share a negative experience she had at a doctor’s office while back in her hometown in the Caribbean. Sylvana, 22, who is attending college in Philadelphia, went to her gynecologist to get some … Continue reading LGBTQ: How To Self-Advocate At The Doctor’s Office
DIY Hormone Balance Serum
Hormonal balance is one of the most important aspects of a properly functioning body. Hormones, such as estrogen and insulin, are chemical messengers that affect many aspects of your health as they travel in your bloodstream throughout your entire body. … Continue reading DIY Hormone Balance Serum
Ear Infection Remedies and Natural Treatments
Are you struggling with symptoms of an ear infection and wondering how to cure an ear infection fast? Ear infections, whether they afflict adults or more commonly children, can be really unpleasant and outright painful. Ear infections can be in … Continue reading Ear Infection Remedies and Natural Treatments
Fasted Cardio: Benefits vs. Drawbacks
Is it okay to workout on an empty stomach? Ultimately, it depends on your body composition, goals, overall health and preferences. Working out while fasting, also called “fasted cardio,” does have some advantages — such as potentially leading to more … Continue reading Fasted Cardio: Benefits vs. Drawbacks
Safe to Eat Avocado Seeds? Benefits, Risks and More
The avocado continues to be all the rage with every type of avocado toast you can imagine found at nearby cafes. Additionally, avocado benefits come from its healthy fat — something keto diet fans crave — but what about the … Continue reading Safe to Eat Avocado Seeds? Benefits, Risks and More
Menopause; Symptoms and Causes
Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It’s diagnosed after you’ve gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51 in the United … Continue reading Menopause; Symptoms and Causes
Excessive Sweating Causes
If excessive sweating has no underlying medical cause, it’s called primary hyperhidrosis. It happens when excess sweating is not triggered by a rise in temperature or physical activity. Primary hyperhidrosis may be at least partly hereditary. If the excess sweating … Continue reading Excessive Sweating Causes
Coenzyme Q10 Benefits and Risks
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant that your body produces naturally. Your cells use CoQ10 for growth and maintenance. Levels of CoQ10 in your body decrease as you age. CoQ10 levels have also been found to be lower in people … Continue reading Coenzyme Q10 Benefits and Risks
Rose Essential Oil Benefits, Uses and Precautions
The smell of a rose is one of those experiences that can ignite fond memories of young love and backyard gardens. But did you know that roses are more than a pretty smell? These beautiful flowers also hold incredible health boosting … Continue reading Rose Essential Oil Benefits, Uses and Precautions
Back Pain: Symptoms and Causes
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work, and it is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Fortunately, you can take measures to prevent or relieve most back pain episodes. If … Continue reading Back Pain: Symptoms and Causes
Dangerous Additive Hiding Out in Food
A dangerous additive is likely lurking in your peanut butter and jelly sandwiches — and thousands of other foods that could wind up on your plate. I recently interviewed author and activist Vani Hari, AKA The Food Babe, to chat … Continue reading Dangerous Additive Hiding Out in Food
Coronary Heart Disease: Symptoms and Natural Remedies
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is currently the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S. — and according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it has maintained this ranking as the No. 1 killer since 1921. … Continue reading Coronary Heart Disease: Symptoms and Natural Remedies
5 Best Barbecue Sauces 2021, According To Nutritionists
BBQ sauce is honestly the best way to add a little zest to any dish. That’s why there are so many different styles that have become universally beloved (hello, Korean BBQ!). Whether you’re used to sauces that are heavier on … Continue reading 5 Best Barbecue Sauces 2021, According To Nutritionists
Michelle Pfeiffer, 63, Shares Her Plastic Surgery Rules
She sticks to clean beauty products when she can. “When I’m in the makeup chair, I just let the artist have her way with me. I’ve tried asking a few to use clean or organic makeup, and they look at … Continue reading Michelle Pfeiffer, 63, Shares Her Plastic Surgery Rules
Pre-Workout Supplements – Ingredients, Use and Effects
“Pre-workout” supplements are a class of premixed herbal and chemical ingredient blends designed to spike your energy, enhance your alertness, reduce your fatigue, and boost blood flow to your muscles. The claim of this broad category of pills and powders … Continue reading Pre-Workout Supplements – Ingredients, Use and Effects
Fish Oil vs. Real Food: Benefits, Nutriton, Dosage and Side Effects
Out of 12 dietary, lifestyle and metabolic “preventable causes of death” that were examined in a 2009 study, omega-3 fatty acid deficiency ranked as the sixth highest killer among Americans. Research shows that omega 3-fatty acids, which can be obtained from … Continue reading Fish Oil vs. Real Food: Benefits, Nutriton, Dosage and Side Effects
What Causes Self-Sabotaging Behaviors and How Do You Stop?
There are many reasons why a person may engage in self-destructive behaviors. It may be difficult for you to pinpoint why exactly you struggle with self-sabotaging behaviors, but a good starting point is to examine what behaviors hinder your ability … Continue reading What Causes Self-Sabotaging Behaviors and How Do You Stop?
Wasp Sting: Symptoms, Treatments and Remedies
Wasp stings are common, especially during the warmer months when people are outside for longer periods of time. They can be uncomfortable, but most people recover quickly and without complications. Wasps, like bees and hornets, are equipped with a stinger … Continue reading Wasp Sting: Symptoms, Treatments and Remedies
Common Allergies: Symptoms and Treatments
An allergy is a reaction the body has to a particular food or substance. Allergies are very common. They’re thought to affect more than 1 in 4 people in the UK at some point in their lives. They’re particularly common in … Continue reading Common Allergies: Symptoms and Treatments
EMOM Workouts: A Fun Way to Burn More Fat
“What are EMOM workouts?” I shouted to my husband, who was lifting weights with headphones on. “Huh?” he yelled back. “An EMOM?” “Oh. I think it’s a religious leader in a Muslim community,” he answered. Greg clearly was not hearing … Continue reading EMOM Workouts: A Fun Way to Burn More Fat
Pineapple: Why This Fruit is Good for You
We all know pineapple as a delicious tropical fruit that garnishes our drinks, but did you know that there are also so many pineapple benefits due to its hefty dose of vitamins and minerals? This tasty fruit provides you with vitamin C, … Continue reading Pineapple: Why This Fruit is Good for You
Are Tight Jeans Bad? Doctors Warn of Weird Risks
The fashion industry has declared that “Skinny Jeans Are Dead.” But you may find yourself Googling “Are tight jeans bad” for another reason: weight gain. A Spring 2021 report from the American Psychological Association found that 42 percent of people … Continue reading Are Tight Jeans Bad? Doctors Warn of Weird Risks
The Many Benefits of Reading for Children and Adults
Would it surprise you to find out that the benefits of reading include fighting stress, supporting better sleep and even increasing longevity? If you’re an avid reader, you likely already have experienced the many pros of spending time each day … Continue reading The Many Benefits of Reading for Children and Adults
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