10 Natural Cancer Treatments to Consider
After her diagnosis, she took the advice of her oncologists at the Cleveland Clinic and underwent a mastectomy followed by many rounds of chemotherapy. I can still remember seeing my mom’s hair fall out and thinking she had aged 10 years … Continue reading 10 Natural Cancer Treatments to Consider
5 Natural Deodorant Remedies, Plus Make Your Own
Sweat and body odor can be caused by several different factors, but using a natural deodorant can help lower the smell that bacteria and sweat give off, despite how they got there in the first place. What Causes Bad Body … Continue reading 5 Natural Deodorant Remedies, Plus Make Your Own
3 Triceps Workouts, Best Exercises and Top Training Tips
Triceps are the ultimate hybrid muscle. Not only are they responsible for arms that look both strong ad sexy, they also contribute mightily to some big lifts like the bench press and shoulder press. The triceps are equal “show and … Continue reading 3 Triceps Workouts, Best Exercises and Top Training Tips
Top 5 Detox Bath Recipes
Toxins are poisonous substances that negatively affect our health. We expose ourselves to toxins on a daily basis, from sources like pollution, processed foods, and pesticides. And when we don’t release these toxins, it’s reflected in our health and the … Continue reading Top 5 Detox Bath Recipes
Why Plastic Face Shields Aren’t a Safe Alternative to Face Masks
Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to make face masks one of its primary recommendations for preventing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — some people are turning to plastic face shields … Continue reading Why Plastic Face Shields Aren’t a Safe Alternative to Face Masks
Coronavirus and Pregnancy: Symptoms, Treatment and Risks
Pregnancy is an exciting — and stressful — time. Your mind races with a zillion questions and concerns ranging from mild (but not silly — there are no silly questions when you’re pregnant) to very serious. A common question is … Continue reading Coronavirus and Pregnancy: Symptoms, Treatment and Risks
How to Clean Your Mind: 8 Techniques to Try
Think about a desk stacked high with bits and pieces of different projects, memos, and important papers. When you need to find a specific piece of information, this clutter might make your job pretty difficult. Similarly, when unnecessary or troubling … Continue reading How to Clean Your Mind: 8 Techniques to Try
How to Make Friends as an Introvert: 10 Tips
If you don’t have many — or any — close friends, you might wonder whether you do, in fact, spend too much time alone. Even as you weigh the pros and cons of expanding your social circle, you may feel … Continue reading How to Make Friends as an Introvert: 10 Tips
Napping Health Effects
The afternoon nap gets a bad rap. Some see a siesta as a sign of laziness, low energy, or even illness. But a new study suggests that afternoon sleep may make you mentally sharper if you’re over age 60. Older … Continue reading Napping Health Effects
Low-Dose Aspirin May Help People With History of Pregnancy Loss
A new study from the American College of Physicians found that taking low-dose aspirin on a daily basis may improve pregnancy outcomes for people who previously experienced pregnancy loss. The report, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine on Monday, … Continue reading Low-Dose Aspirin May Help People With History of Pregnancy Loss
Vitamins for Stress: 7 Great Options
Regular exercise, adequate sleep, and good nutrition are some of the best ways to better equip your body to combat stress, but several vitamins and supplements can also help. Here are the 7 best vitamins and supplements to help you … Continue reading Vitamins for Stress: 7 Great Options
Why People Cope with Life Events So Differently
Last June, I lost my full-time job in a large-scale pandemic layoff. I was surprised I didn’t cry while getting the news over a video call. Instead, I had a fierce desire to “do something.” Once I was off the … Continue reading Why People Cope with Life Events So Differently
9 Herbs and Spices That Fight Inflammation
Diet plays a crucial role in your health. What you eat, including various herbs and spices, can affect inflammation in your body. This article reviews the science behind 9 herbs and spices that may help fight inflammation. It’s worth noting … Continue reading 9 Herbs and Spices That Fight Inflammation
Frozen Shoulder Symptoms, Natural Treatment and Exercises
This commonly occurs when someone is recovering from an injury. Frozen shoulder sometimes occurs when someone is wearing a sling or cast, healing from surgery, suffering from arthritis or experiencing a limited range of motion for another reason, such as a result … Continue reading Frozen Shoulder Symptoms, Natural Treatment and Exercises
Comedones: Comedonal Acne Symptoms and Treatments
Comedones are flesh-colored acne bumps that are small and typically develop on the chin, forehead or wherever acne occurs. Both blackheads and whiteheads are types of comedones. Some of very tiny and some are considered “giant.” When you run your … Continue reading Comedones: Comedonal Acne Symptoms and Treatments
Oregano Benefits, Uses, Nutrition, Side Effects and Recipes
Although many people think of it as the herb that’s sprinkled on top of pizza or into pasta sauces, oregano has been considered a precious plant for over 2,500 years in folk medicines around the world. It’s one of the … Continue reading Oregano Benefits, Uses, Nutrition, Side Effects and Recipes
7 Unhealthy Gut Triggers and 5 Steps to Improve Gut Health
You rely on your immune system to protect you from infections and keep you healthy … and here’s where gut health comes in. Every day pathogens — like infectious bacteria, viruses, and toxins — threaten your health. Your immune system has … Continue reading 7 Unhealthy Gut Triggers and 5 Steps to Improve Gut Health
Fragrance Sensitivity: Allergy Symptoms, Triggers and Treatment
How do you treat fragrance sensitivity? As explained below, the best way to manage fragrance sensitivities or allergies is to rid your life of as many scented products as possible, especially those made with a multitude of synthetic chemicals, as … Continue reading Fragrance Sensitivity: Allergy Symptoms, Triggers and Treatment
Benefits of Laughing and How to Be Happier
Not only does it feel good to laugh out loud, but it also makes you more attractive, can lead to stronger friendships, and is even considered “natural medicine” for both your physical and mental health. Why do we laugh, and … Continue reading Benefits of Laughing and How to Be Happier
How to Build Strength for Men Over 40
One of the basic exercises I use as a screening test with all of my 40-plus-year-old clients is the step up. But that’s not the only time I use the exercise—it shows up in many actual training sessions with clients, … Continue reading How to Build Strength for Men Over 40
Don’t Always Focus on Lifting Heavy Weights
When it comes to strength training, the goal is pretty straight forward. Use good technique, hit the number of reps assigned, and when it gets too easy, add weight and repeat. That’s what makes gains happen in terms of strength … Continue reading Don’t Always Focus on Lifting Heavy Weights
5 Best Vegan Protein Powders 2021
Protein powders can be an easy way to increase your intake of protein. They can be especially useful for athletes as well as those having difficulty meeting their protein needs from food sources alone. However, many protein powders on the … Continue reading 5 Best Vegan Protein Powders 2021
Can You Spread Coronavirus After You Receive the Vaccine?
The COVID-19 vaccines in use now have been touted for how well they work—the Pfizer vaccine trials found its product to be 95 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 infections after both shots and the Moderna 94.1 percent effective after the … Continue reading Can You Spread Coronavirus After You Receive the Vaccine?
Follow This Daily Routine to Improve Your Productivity
All of us would agree unanimously to the fact that work-from-home, online classes, and the whole stay-at-home practice to prevent COVID-19 spread have made us lazier, and the weather has not helped. Even as the world has to a great … Continue reading Follow This Daily Routine to Improve Your Productivity
5 Best Eye Creams for Wrinkles, Dark Circles and Bags 2021
How to choose the best anti-aging eye cream for wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles What makes an eye cream anti-aging? Tara Rao, M.D., a dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group and Joshua Zeichner, M.D., a dermatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital named … Continue reading 5 Best Eye Creams for Wrinkles, Dark Circles and Bags 2021
5 Best Razors for Men 2021
To help folks find the best razors on the market, we asked 14 men’s-grooming experts — including ten barbers — about their favorites and combed through our archives to find other worthy options recommended to us before. The resulting selection … Continue reading 5 Best Razors for Men 2021
Covid Testing: Airlines Push Back On Testing For Domestic Flights
The U.S. this week started requiring travelers to show negative Covid-19 tests before flying to the United States from abroad. Now the Biden administration is “actively looking” at whether to mandate Covid-19 tests before domestic flights, a senior Centers for … Continue reading Covid Testing: Airlines Push Back On Testing For Domestic Flights
Best and Worst Face Masks For Covid-19 Virus Protection
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends multi-layer cloth masks for the general public. The ideal mask blocks both large respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes — the primary method by which people pass the virus to others — along … Continue reading Best and Worst Face Masks For Covid-19 Virus Protection
9 Poses that Trigger Yoga Injuries & How to Avoid Them
According to estimates, more than 30 million people now regularly practice yoga worldwide. And 14 million of those include Americans who received a prescription for yoga from a physician or other therapist. (1) People have practiced yoga for thousands of years. During … Continue reading 9 Poses that Trigger Yoga Injuries & How to Avoid Them
Teenagers and Exercise: A Problem to Be Reversed
I’m not prone to sounding the alarm, but we’re staring at an epidemic when it comes to teenagers and exercise. A study published in the January 2016 issue of Pediatrics, examining 549 teenagers who were equipped with GPS devices to track … Continue reading Teenagers and Exercise: A Problem to Be Reversed
Lab-Grown Meat and Food Technology: Benefits vs. Dangers
Vegetarians have long been familiar with meat substitutes — including “meat” patties made from soy or “crispy chicken” that is actually plant protein. But if you’re a carnivore, a steak is a steak, and it comes from a cow. Or does … Continue reading Lab-Grown Meat and Food Technology: Benefits vs. Dangers
Caralluma Fimbriata Uses, Potential Benefits and Side Effects
In the United States, the herb’s extracts are used to make weight loss supplements. What does the research suggest about C. fimbriata, and is it safe for consumption? What Is Caralluma Fimbriata? Caralluma fimbriata is an edible succulent cacti that … Continue reading Caralluma Fimbriata Uses, Potential Benefits and Side Effects
Benefits of a Journal or Diary and How to Start
If you’re looking for ways to boost positivity in your life and relieve stress — perhaps by practicing more gratitude or gaining more self-awareness about your thought patterns — look no further than the power of journaling. The New York … Continue reading Benefits of a Journal or Diary and How to Start
Plant-Based Muscle Meals for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
“A plant-based diet should be an inclusionary diet of plants rather than an exclusionary diet of animal products,” says Eric Helms, Ph.D., C.S.C.S., a steroid-free bodybuilder and a nutrition and exercise researcher who has been eating a high-protein plant-based diet … Continue reading Plant-Based Muscle Meals for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
What to Expect From COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects
With the Pfizer BioNTech BNT162b2 vaccine and Moderna’s mRNA-1273 vaccine currently being administered to select groups, the buzz around the COVID-19 vaccine is palpable. Public response to the idea of a vaccine has also grown more favorable, with a national … Continue reading What to Expect From COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects
What Is the Pescatarian Diet and Is It Healthy?
It’s not that we didn’t ever eat fish—we actually ate a fair amount—but when you’re eating more fish, well, you have to explore uncharted waters. This would mean that my wife and I would have to change up our meal … Continue reading What Is the Pescatarian Diet and Is It Healthy?
The 5 Best Yoga Mats for 2021
A yoga mat should be comfortable and supportive, provide sufficient grip to keep you from slipping, and be no-fuss enough to clean and carry (perhaps just from home to the park for now, but eventually back to in-person classes at … Continue reading The 5 Best Yoga Mats for 2021
Menopause: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and More
Most women first begin developing menopause symptoms about four years before their last period. Symptoms often continue until about four years after a woman’s last period. A small number of women experience menopause symptoms for up to a decade before … Continue reading Menopause: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and More
Causes of Chronic Pain
Pain will usually become less severe as the injury heals. However, chronic pain is different from typical pain. With chronic pain, your body continues to send pain signals to your brain, even after an injury heals. This can last several … Continue reading Causes of Chronic Pain
7 Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle for Successful Business
It is clear that actively working towards a healthy mind for the entrepreneur could translate into tangible profits and lead to a future defined by prosperity. Here are seven steps to a healthy mind for your healthy business: 1. Indulge … Continue reading 7 Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle for Successful Business
Is Pepsi Max Better Than Coke Zero?
The recipes are similar but the amount of sweeteners used are slightly different. Pepsi Max has a different carbonation as well, with smaller bubbles to give the drinker the feel for a smoother fizziness which the brain will also associate … Continue reading Is Pepsi Max Better Than Coke Zero?
How to Control Your Mind: Different Techniques
While actual mind control belongs in the realm of science fiction, you can work to change your mindset. It might take some effort to learn the trick of regaining control, but the 10 strategies below can help. Identify the thoughts … Continue reading How to Control Your Mind: Different Techniques
There’s No Limit to Cardiovascular Benefits of Exercise
There’s good news for those who have made a New Year’s resolution to be more active. Researchers say any amount of exercise is beneficial for cardiovascular health. A study published Jan. 12 led by the University of Oxford said that … Continue reading There’s No Limit to Cardiovascular Benefits of Exercise
15 Best Stress-Relieving Foods
Interestingly, certain foods and beverages may have stress-relieving qualities. Here are 18 stress-relieving foods and beverages to add to your diet. 1. Matcha powder This vibrant green tea powder is popular among health enthusiasts because it’s rich in L-theanine, a … Continue reading 15 Best Stress-Relieving Foods
Newborn Hygiene; Bathing, Skin Care and Changing Diapers
Newborn hygiene care, including bathing, skin care and changing diapers, is important for your baby’s health and comfort. Bathing and skin care Giving a small, wiggly baby a bath can make a new parent nervous, but by being calm and … Continue reading Newborn Hygiene; Bathing, Skin Care and Changing Diapers
How To Boost Your Immune System – 5 Tips From Experts
It’s also not surprising that I’ve been bombarded with news over the past few months about how to bolster my immune system. I can’t scroll through my Instagram feed without seeing some influencer bragging about an immune-boosting smoothie or a … Continue reading How To Boost Your Immune System – 5 Tips From Experts
How Reliable Is the COVID-19 Rapid Test?
But let’s back up a second: A rapid test manufactured by Abbott Laboratories was given emergency use authorization by the FDA in August 2020. Now, 50 million of these tests are being produced and distributed nationwide every month. Here’s how … Continue reading How Reliable Is the COVID-19 Rapid Test?
Best Men’s Spring Fragrances 2021
Once the cold has faded and the temperatures begin to become milder, winter fragrances don’t seem to quite fit in. Indeed, the springtime is a season where luscious green returns and the flowers begin to blossom! In this guide, you … Continue reading Best Men’s Spring Fragrances 2021
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