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’
Autism is a developmental disorder that initially occurs in early childhood. It generally affects a child’s language, behavior and social skills in development. The exact cause of autism is unknown, but some reasons may include medications (specifically valproic acid and thalidomide) … Continue reading Autism Natural Treatment: Foods, Supplements & More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Believe it or not, one of the oldest cures for malaria, a compound called quinine, is now found in a popular “mixer” used to make cocktails: … Continue reading Quinine in Tonic Water: Safety, Benefits, Uses and Side Effects
All too often we find ourselves experiencing aches and pains in our bodies, especially in the low back. If you find yourself commonly searching for remedies for fast back pain relief, it may be time to investigate the psoas muscle. The … Continue reading Psoas Muscle: Is a Weak Psoas the Cause of Your Back Pain?
Overview If you experience heartburn, you know the feeling well: a slight hiccup, followed by a burning sensation in your chest and throat. It may be triggered by the foods you eat, particularly spicy, fatty, or acidic foods. Or perhaps … Continue reading Natural and Quick Relief for Heartburn
Overview You’ve probably heard someone say, “Eat your carrots, they’re good for your eyes.” You may have also seen advertisements for nutritional supplements for eye health. Can vitamins and minerals benefit your eye health and vision? Keep reading to learn … Continue reading Eye Health and Supplements: What You Should Know
Back pain is a common reason for absence from work and for seeking medical treatment. It can be uncomfortable and debilitating. It can result from injury, activity and some medical conditions. Back pain can affect people of any age, for … Continue reading Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Are tick bites harmful? Ticks are common in the United States. They live outdoors in: grass trees shrubs leaf piles They’re attracted to people and their four-legged pets, and they can easily move between the two. If you’ve spent any … Continue reading Tick Bites: Symptoms, Treatments, Pictures and Prevention
Excessive, uncontrollable sweating of the hands or palms, is called palmar hyperhidrosis. This medical condition is an extremly stressful, embarrassing, and confidence-wrecking problem. From ruined paperwork to slippery handshakes, sweaty palms can negatively impact your social life, education, and career. … Continue reading Sweaty Hands: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Few things are as horror-inducing as biting into a piece of fruit and noticing a patch of colorful, fuzzy mold. (Insert internal screams here.) It feels like a betrayal—and suddenly you’re spitting out that chunk of your precious apple or … Continue reading What Happens If You Eat Moldy Food, According To Doctors
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 + Natural Remedies
When it comes to pet nutrition, choosing foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, protein and amino acids is vital. If you like to feed your dog from foods found in your kitchen, you may have asked yourself: … Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Bananas? Pros and Cons for Canine Health
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
Frozen shoulder (also referred to as adhesive capsulitis) is a condition often diagnosed when someone experiences ongoing shoulder stiffness and pain that lasts at least several weeks at a time. It’s most likely to develop when inflammation increases around the shoulder due … Continue reading Frozen Shoulder Symptoms, Natural Treatment & Exercises
By now you’re probably aware that using electronics — such as your phone, laptop or tablet — during the hours before going to sleep is not the best habit to fall into, due to how blue light affects your circadian … Continue reading Blue Light Effects on Sleep and How to Limit Exposure
More and more people are reaching for dairy-free milk options when browsing through the grocery store. Some of the best options, like almond milk and coconut milk, provide important nutrients — including essential fatty acids and calcium. Hemp milk is … Continue reading Hemp Milk Nutrition, Benefits and How to Make (Recipe)
Bruce Waight grappled with one of the new guidelines for reopening laid out by regulators when his Oklahoma City barber shop, Rooted Barber + Shop, opened on Tuesday. “It’s hard to breathe in these masks,” Waight said. But he was … Continue reading Getting Your Hair Cut After the Pandemic – Barber Shop Safety
Never heard of fenugreek? Don’t worry — you’re not alone — but that doesn’t mean you should continue to be in the dark on this medicinal herb. In fact, I recommend using it on a regular basis. Why? Because fenugreek … Continue reading Fenugreek: Benefits i.e. Pregnancy, Uses and Side Effects
If you’ve been having bizarre dreams (and lots of them) ever since the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic, you’re not alone. Dr. Claudia Aguirre, MD, neuroscientist, mind-body expert, and Women’s Health Advisory Board member, says that you can probably … Continue reading What Causes Weird Dreams Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Per Doctor
Ordering takeout or delivery food during the coronavirus COVID-19 can feel like criminal activity. There’s a sense of trepidation involved, nerves are high, and everyone is wearing masks. We’re just trying to put food on the table, you think. Except … Continue reading Takeout and Delivery Food Coronavirus COVID-19 Safety
Rice is one of those foods that always seems to take up residence in your refrigerator. Takeout spots almost always give you too much of the stuff. If you’re making your own rice at home, you usually have leftovers. The … Continue reading The Best Way to Reheat Rice – Rice Leftovers Reheating Solved!
ANTWAN PIPER WAS at dinner with colleagues on a work trip in Oklahoma when his wife, Alexis, called from back home in Texas. He figured he … Continue reading What Is Hemopure? The Blood Substitute That Could Save Lives
Name: Ben Jernigan Age: 34 Occupation: Insurance adjuster Hometown: Seguin, Texas Start Weight: 420 pounds End Weight: 295 pounds Time Cycling: 6 years At my heaviest weight, I was 420 pounds. I’ve always been a pretty hefty guy. In my … Continue reading Once 420 Pounds, This Man Now Crushes 150-Mile Weekend Rides
Good for everything from veggie-packed omelets to Instagrammable baked goods, eggs are a versatile staple food packed into a teeny little shell. They also last pretty … Continue reading Can You Eat Expired Eggs? Food Safety Experts Weigh In
I’m a 26-year-old nurse from Indianapolis, Indiana. I’m married with two kids and have two more on the way. My youngest is 11 months old, and my oldest is 3. My twins (a boy and a girl) are due on … Continue reading Nurse Gets Covid-19 While Pregnant With Twins And Shares Symptoms
Retinoids, or topical forms of vitamin A, are some of the “most used and most studied anti-aging compounds,” according to Harvard Health Publishing. Whether applied as a retinoid cream for acne, an overnight serum for wrinkles or even as a … Continue reading Retinoid Benefits vs. Myths: The Facts for Healthier Skin
Zinc is what you would call a “micronutrient.” But just because it’s not a macronutrient like protein, fat, or carbohydrates doesn’t mean it’s not important. Science shows that zinc can help support a healthy immune system, assist in the healing … Continue reading 7 Foods High in Zinc – Their Outstanding Benefits
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
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 returning, while improving skin’s texture. Beyond just serving a natural acne remedy, this plant-derived … Continue reading Salicylic Acid for Skin: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, Interactions
Boris Johnson was moved into intensive care last night after his condition worsened amid concerns that he may need a ventilator to aid his fight against coronavirus. The prime minister was put into the intensive care unit at St Thomas’ … Continue reading Boris Johnson in Covid-19 Intensive Care
If you’ve been to the grocery store during the coronavirus COVID-19, you’ve likely felt some mixture of anxiety, loneliness, fear, confusion, frustration, and maybe even paranoia. And if you’ve turned to social media for help with grocery shopping during the … Continue reading Grocery Shopping Coronavirus Safety – Supermarkets and COVID-19
Every person’s health and well-being depends on how well their body removes and purges toxins. With exposure to environmental toxins, toxic body care products and processed foods, most people are in desperate need of a serious detox! A liver cleanse … Continue reading Liver Cleanse: Detox Your Liver in 6 Easy Steps
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a whopping 70 percent of adults over the age of 65 living in the United States take at least one type of heart medication every day. Among the most commonly prescribed … Continue reading Beta Blockers: How They Work, Types, Benefits and Side Effects
