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
What makes spring so beautiful for many people leads to misery for those who suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms. Fresh-cut grass, blooming trees and flowers, and weeds release pollen, causing seasonal allergies (also known as hay fever) in an estimated … Continue reading Hay Fever: Seasonal Allergy Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
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
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
Newborn baby skin care is a delicate matter. In the early months, as your baby’s immune system develops, you’ll want to use the mildest cleansers and the smallest bit of lotion. But when dry skin, eczema, and diaper rash appear, … Continue reading Recommended Baby Skin Care Products: Soaps, Lotions, Detergents and More
Among the many “natural” skin care ingredients that are available, few can help address such a wide range of skin imperfections as well as azelaic acid (AA) can. If you’ve heard of salicylic acid (SA) before, and perhaps tried it … Continue reading Azelaic Acid Benefits and Uses for Skin (Plus Side Effects)
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
If you’re looking for a new ingredient to boost your natural skin care routine, you may want to consider glycerin. Research demonstrates that topical use of this compound can improve dry skin conditions and even boost epidermal barrier function (a … Continue reading What Is Glycerin? Benefits, Uses and Side Effects for Skin Health
Women are more likely than men to have their symptoms dismissed or downplayed by medical professionals. When they get a diagnosis, they often face stigma and judgment. In light of this, WH created the “Owning It” package—which spotlights various women … Continue reading Lung Cancer Advocate: ‘Let’s Dispel The Myth That Only Smokers Get Lung Cancer’
If the dairy aisle could do the #10yearchallenge, it wouldn’t even recognize itself. I mean, half of what’s in the dairy aisle these days isn’t even dairy at all. Back in the day, you had just a few types of … Continue reading Types of Milk, Explained: From Skim To Whole Milk To Oat Milk
There’s no contesting that allergy season is annoying AF. You’re supposed to *finally* be running outside again or picnicking in the park, but instead, you’re stuck inside trying (key word) to breathe through snot and see through watery, itchy eyes. … Continue reading When Is Allergy Season 2020 – Seasonal Allergy Calendar
Bills of any variety are typically greeted with groans, but unexpected medical bills are particularly unwelcome. Often, they hit your mailbox weeks, even months, after your doctor visit or the date of a procedure. And while these bills may be … Continue reading 7 Ways To Avoid Scary, Unexpected Health Bills
Peppermint oil is one of the most versatile essential oils out there. It can be used aromatically, topically and internally to address a number of health concerns, from muscles aches and seasonal allergy symptoms, to low energy and digestive complaints. … Continue reading Peppermint Oil Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More
There’s nothing like popping delicious, crunchy pieces of popcorn in your mouth like…well, popcorn, during a movie. And there are so many delicious ways to eat this delish snack: doused in butter, sprinkled with nutritional yeast, or even as kettle … Continue reading Is Popcorn Gluten-Free? Best Gluten-Free Popcorn Brands
If you’ve hopped on the silk pillowcase trend, you probably feel like you have just discovered the answer to all of your creased skin, bed head, and overall meh sleep problems. So why not spread the love to the rest … Continue reading 10 Best Silk Sheet Sets 2019 – Silk Bed Sheets Reviews
Lactose intolerance is a prevalent and distressing condition that affects a surprisingly high percentage of adults. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services approximates that about 65 percent of the human population has a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy. Lactose … Continue reading Lactose Intolerance Symptoms & How to Naturally Treat
What’s the deal with gluten? It’s a type of protein found in grains including wheat, barley and rye. (1) It makes up about 80 percent of the amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) found in these grains. Although gluten isn’t … Continue reading Gluten Intolerance Symptoms & Treatment Methods
So many things that seem so right in the moment have consequences later, and the simple act of eye rubbing turns out to be one of them. Whether it’s from a long day, a long night before the long day, … Continue reading Why Rubbing Your Eyes Feels Good – And Can Be Dangerous
During cold and flu season, it’s a pretty safe bet that congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose are signs you’re coming down with something. But when trees are blossoming or their leaves are falling, how can you tell if you have … Continue reading How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and Allergies
I used to associate sunscreen with the gloppy, heavy white goo my mom would make me slather on every time I stepped out of the house in the summer. Little did I know I could get the sun protection I … Continue reading 9 Best Face Moisturizers With SPF 2018
If you’ve been to a supermarket recently, there’s no doubt you’ve seen the wide variety of flours available. These days, you can get your pick of wheat-free flours ranging from almond flour to cricket flour (yes, that kind of cricket!). … Continue reading Coffee Flour: the Trendy New Gluten-Free Flour
