12 Ways to Lose Weight When You’ve Plateaued
Losing weight is a battle, meaning victory is not always linear. At first, you might lose weight every time you step on the scale. Then, the numbers start to slow before staying completely stagnant. When this happens you’ve hit the … Continue reading 12 Ways to Lose Weight When You’ve Plateaued
When Insurers Deny Emergency Department Claims
If you’ve just cut your finger off in a table saw, it’s pretty clear that the emergency room should be your next stop. But not all emergencies are quite that clear-cut. Emergency rooms are the most expensive places to receive … Continue reading When Insurers Deny Emergency Department Claims
Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Ingredients: 1-1½ pounds sweet potatoes ¼ cup coconut oil ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or dill Directions: Preheat oven to 425 … Continue reading Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Bakuchiol: ‘Natural Retinol’ for Skin Health
If you’re looking for a “natural retinol” that’s gentler on your skin but possesses the same skin-enhancing properties, look no further than bakuchiol. This plant-based antioxidant works to promote healthy aging without the risk of skin irritation or sensitivity. Although … Continue reading Bakuchiol: ‘Natural Retinol’ for Skin Health
Is Less More When Exercising? 8 Risks of Overtraining
While regular exercise has a ton of proven benefits — lowering stress levels, giving you more energy, better managing your weight and improving heart health — this doesn’t mean that overtraining can’t cause the opposite types of effects. Despite what … Continue reading Is Less More When Exercising? 8 Risks of Overtraining
Copaiba Oil Uses & Benefits, Including as An Anti-Inflammatory
Many practitioners of traditional medicine have been extremely impressed by copaiba essential oil benefits for centuries. Copaiba resin, which copaiba oil originates from, has been used medicinally since at least 1625 for the natural treatment of health concerns like bronchitis, … Continue reading Copaiba Oil Uses & Benefits, Including as An Anti-Inflammatory
Melatonin Uses, Benefits, Dosage and Potential Side Effects
According to a 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, one out of three American adults does not get enough sleep on a regular basis. For millions of people, melatonin might be the answer to preventing another terrible night’s … Continue reading Melatonin Uses, Benefits, Dosage and Potential Side Effects
Is Mayonnaise Nutrition Really as Unhealthy as You Think?
Do you feel guilty after adding mayonnaise to your favorite sandwich or dip? If so, you’re not alone. There’s plenty of curiosity about whether or not mayonnaise nutrition is bad for health, but it’s still the best-selling condiment in the … Continue reading Is Mayonnaise Nutrition Really as Unhealthy as You Think?
How To Boost Your Immune System – 15 Tips From Experts
You don’t achieve greatness overnight—and the same goes for scoring rock-solid immunity. Strengthening your body’s defenses requires consistent effort. So take a seat and let’s study your new stay-healthy playbook. Like most of us, I’m doing my damnedest to stay … Continue reading How To Boost Your Immune System – 15 Tips From Experts
The Best Conditioner in 2020: Redken, DevaCurl, Pantene
The best conditioner overall Silk 18 Silk18 Argan Oil Hair Conditioner is an Amazon bestseller formulated with silk amino acids and argan oil to treat a variety of concerns from scalp dryness to frizz. Conditioner typically isn’t one size fits … Continue reading The Best Conditioner in 2020: Redken, DevaCurl, Pantene
The 8 Best Yoga Mats of 2020
Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Our Top Picks Best Overall: Gaiam Sol Studio Select at … Continue reading The 8 Best Yoga Mats of 2020
8 Things That Can Happen When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
If you’re thinking about quitting drinking, or maybe just slightly changing your relationship with alcohol, you might be intimidated by some of the side effects of cutting back on your consumption of booze. Drawing on scientific evidence as well as … Continue reading 8 Things That Can Happen When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
Best Fabrics to Wear if You Have Sensitive Skin
What are the best fabrics to wear if you have sensitive skin? Smooth, soft, natural fabrics, such as fine cotton and silk, feel best worn next … Continue reading Best Fabrics to Wear if You Have Sensitive Skin
Doctors Answer Whether You Can Get COVID-19 Twice
Around the world people have tested positive for coronavirus after recovering from COVID-19. Doctors say people most likely have immunity against COVID-19 for at least several months. Immunity against COVID-19 likely won’t last your enitre lifetime, according to experts. Scientists … Continue reading Doctors Answer Whether You Can Get COVID-19 Twice
Plantar Fasciitis Natural Remedies + 5 Key Stretches
Roughly 10 percent of the adult population suffers from the type of heel pain known as plantar fasciitis. (1) Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the thick fascia tissues of the heels. It’s a common running injury and usually … Continue reading Plantar Fasciitis Natural Remedies + 5 Key Stretches
Glyphosate Toxicity Alert: How to Detox from America’s #1 Weedkiller
When you’re creating a meal or spraying a stray dandelion in your yard, you probably don’t think about glyphosate toxicity. Still, glyphosate is the most commonly used agricultural in the world — and a go-to weedkiller in lawns and gardens … Continue reading Glyphosate Toxicity Alert: How to Detox from America’s #1 Weedkiller
Cooking Therapy Benefits for Stress, Mental Health and More
You probably already know that cooking the majority of your meals at home, rather than relying on takeout and restaurants, offers a number of health advantages, including keeping your calorie intake in check and saving you money. That’s not all, … Continue reading Cooking Therapy Benefits for Stress, Mental Health and More
Benefits of Drinking Water for Skin, Digestion, Weight and More
We all know that we should drink “enough water” — but what are the benefits of drinking water exactly? Staying hydrated is important for electrolyte balance, supports digestion, allows our bodies to disperse nutrients, and helps maintain normal functioning of … Continue reading Benefits of Drinking Water for Skin, Digestion, Weight and More
Here’s How Much Protein You Need for Weight Loss and Muscle Gain
Despite what bright new food packaging might lead you to believe, humans have known about the power of protein since at least the early 19th century. That’s when a Swedish chemist named the molecules using a word from the Greek, … Continue reading Here’s How Much Protein You Need for Weight Loss and Muscle Gain
5 Smart Diet Changes to Optimize Gut Health and Manage Crohn’s Symptoms
Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation of the digestive tract, can lead to loads of discomfort: abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, even malnutrition. Worse, it can be tough to pinpoint how to make the … Continue reading 5 Smart Diet Changes to Optimize Gut Health and Manage Crohn’s Symptoms
Review: Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich – Starbucks, BK, and Dunkin’
Fast-food chains, like the rest of us, are struggling through the global pandemic. Sit-down dining options are still limited in many states, drive-thru lines are serpentine, and employees fear their safety. How are fast-food chains responding to these challenges? With … Continue reading Review: Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich – Starbucks, BK, and Dunkin’
10 Herbs and Superfoods That Are “Cannabimimetic”
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult … Continue reading 10 Herbs and Superfoods That Are “Cannabimimetic”
Salicylic Acid for Skin: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, Interactions
Salicylic acid is at the top of many dermatologists’ lists of acne-fighting ingredients. Why? It helps dry up zits naturally and can also keep them from … Continue reading Salicylic Acid for Skin: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, Interactions
Singing Bowl and Sound Bath Benefits for Stress Relief and More
Adding to the ever-expanding list of ways to unwind and practice self-care is the use of a singing bowl or sound bath to boost relaxation. Some say that this practice actually dates back thousands of years but only recently has … Continue reading Singing Bowl and Sound Bath Benefits for Stress Relief and More
How Cheat Days Affect Your Body
Even the most disciplined dieters can’t live on vegetable and protein without indulging. Case in point: The Rock is notorious for his sushi Sundays. Terry Crews told Men’s Health he downs apple fritters, pizza, mac and cheese and cobbler on … Continue reading How Cheat Days Affect Your Body
10 Muscle-Building Fundamentals You Need to Learn
It’s not easy to build muscle. Every guy knows that. Yes, you go into the gym, and you lift weights, and you may seem some gains. … Continue reading 10 Muscle-Building Fundamentals You Need to Learn
10 Chair Exercises for Seniors
Getting regular exercise is a great way to help you stay fit at any age, and as you get older, it’s even more crucial to stay active. If exercise is already a part of your every-day life, that’s great, but … Continue reading 10 Chair Exercises for Seniors
Homemade Hand Sanitizer DIY Recipe
The No. 1 reason to use hand sanitizer is to reduce your chances of becoming risk by transferring germs from your hands to your face, especially your mouth and nose. Without even realizing it you likely touch your face with … Continue reading Homemade Hand Sanitizer DIY Recipe
Vitamin D Benefits, Deficiency, Sources, Dosage and More
More and more research shows just how important it is for overall health to get enough sun exposure — one reason being because the sun provides us with vitamin D. This is important because vitamin D benefits the body in … Continue reading Vitamin D Benefits, Deficiency, Sources, Dosage and More
8 Natural Blood Thinners that Support Heart Health
Anticoagulant medications have been implicated in serious adverse reactions, with countless case reports indicating the use of these drugs can lead to hospital admission from issues like excessive bleeding. Because of their potential for harm, being aware of natural blood … Continue reading 8 Natural Blood Thinners that Support Heart Health
Hotel Room Workout: A Routine You’ve Been Waiting For
I love to work out, but I’m not a gym guy. I’ve been known to travel with a 44-pound kettlebell, and I always try to take the stairs no matter how tall the building. And, as pretty much everyone knows … Continue reading Hotel Room Workout: A Routine You’ve Been Waiting For
8 High-Protein Vegetables to Add to Your Diet
Surprise – there’s protein in vegetables! From peas to kale, broccoli to artichokes, and spinach to Brussels sprouts, all of these green veggies pack a decent amount of protein in them. Mix and match these veggies to your heart’s content … Continue reading 8 High-Protein Vegetables to Add to Your Diet
Bed Bugs: How to Identify Bedbugs and How to Get Rid of Them
Bedbugs are small, oval, brownish insects that live on the blood of animals or humans. Adult bedbugs have flat bodies about the size of an apple seed. After feeding, however, their bodies swell and are a reddish color. Bedbugs do … Continue reading Bed Bugs: How to Identify Bedbugs and How to Get Rid of Them
5 Ways to Tell If Your Vitamins are Real or Fake
Some consumers do not know how to identify a natural vitamin from a synthetic one. Vitamin and mineral supplements may contain labels that are too complicated for you to understand. You may not even know what to look for in … Continue reading 5 Ways to Tell If Your Vitamins are Real or Fake
Plant-Based Supplements Versus Fish – Omega-3 Sources
The term “plant based” is everywhere right now—and there’s no standard definition for what that phrase actually means. This confusion may contribute to something I’ve been hearing as a registered dietitian: that consuming plant-based omega-3 fatty acids is the same … Continue reading Plant-Based Supplements Versus Fish – Omega-3 Sources
Intermittent Fasting: Side Effects, Health Benefits and Risks
Intermittent fasting is among the trendiest diet plans of the moment, evangelized by Hollywood celebs, Silicon Valley execs and Instagram influencers alike. Its followers forego food … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting: Side Effects, Health Benefits and Risks
Meningococcal Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Vaccines
Meningococcal meningitis is a rare but serious bacterial infection. It causes the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord to become inflamed. Each year, approximately 1,000 people in the U.S. get meningococcal disease, which includes meningitis and septicemia (blood … Continue reading Meningococcal Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Vaccines
5 Best Lip Balms for Chapped and Dry Lips 2020
Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice in … Continue reading 5 Best Lip Balms for Chapped and Dry Lips 2020
What is Trauma? Types, Symptoms and Treatments
Psychological trauma is a response to an event that a person finds highly stressful. Examples include being in a war zone, a natural disaster, or an accident. Trauma can cause a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms. Not everyone … Continue reading What is Trauma? Types, Symptoms and Treatments
Tic Disorders: Causes, Types and Diagnosis
Tics are irregular, uncontrollable, unwanted, and repetitive movements of muscles that can occur in any part of the body. Movements of the limbs and other body parts are known as motor tics. Involuntary repetitive sounds, such as grunting, sniffing, or … Continue reading Tic Disorders: Causes, Types and Diagnosis
Natural and Organic Hair Dye Products
The last few years have seen a bigger-than-ever push for natural and organic beauty products. Many consumers are under the impression that components found in “organic” or “natural” hair products make them inherently safer. Unfortunately it’s not that simple, according … Continue reading Natural and Organic Hair Dye Products
Which European Countries Are Easing Travel Restrictions?
The UK Foreign Office (FCO) is currently advising against all but essential international travel for an indefinite period. However, countries across Europe have begun to ease lockdown measures and border restrictions, and some have started to welcome domestic and international … Continue reading Which European Countries Are Easing Travel Restrictions?
The 5 Best Running Shoes 2020
There’s no such thing as the perfect running shoe. When it comes to running, all sorts of things come into play – your biomechanics, your weight, the surface you run on and the shape of your feet, meaning no one … Continue reading The 5 Best Running Shoes 2020
15 Natural Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a dangerous condition that can damage your heart. It affects one in three people in the US and 1 billion people worldwide (1, 2). If left uncontrolled, it raises your risk of heart disease and stroke. … Continue reading 15 Natural Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Travel Hygiene Tips: Staying Fresh on the Road
If you’ve ever stepped off a plane with stained and rumpled clothes, a pore-clogged face, a jet lag-induced headache, and a mouth that still tastes like hours-old airplane food, you know how tricky it can be to stay clean and … Continue reading Travel Hygiene Tips: Staying Fresh on the Road
12 Natural Remedies for Sore Throats
Overview A sore throat refers to pain, itchiness, or irritation of the throat. Throat pain is the primary symptom of a sore throat. It may get worse when you try to swallow, and you may have difficulty swallowing food and … Continue reading 12 Natural Remedies for Sore Throats
Corneal Abrasion, Scratched Cornea, Scratched Eye, Symptoms and Treatment
A corneal abrasion (scratched cornea or scratched eye) is one of the most common eye injuries. The cornea is the clear front surface of the eye. A corneal abrasion disrupts the protective outer layer of cells of the cornea (called … Continue reading Corneal Abrasion, Scratched Cornea, Scratched Eye, Symptoms and Treatment
Immune Boosting Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements
Whether you’re fighting off an infection or combating a cold, adding a few immune-boosting vitamins to your routine can be incredibly beneficial. In fact, certain vitamins, minerals and supplements have been shown to fine-tune immune function, enhance antibody production and … Continue reading Immune Boosting Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements
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