All body types are beautiful, but they do tend to come with their own stubborn weight loss problems that can be difficult to overcome. We all have our own little weight loss problems that are based on our body type, but fixing these issues can be simple if one knows what to eat and how…
Herbal antibiotic medicines can naturally fight pathogens. Herbal medicines fight diseases in two ways; they strengthen your immune system and also kill germs. Modern medicine has definitely improved our lives. One of the greatest discoveries of modern medicine was penicillin in 1928. Since then, many antibacterial and anti-inflammatory medicines were developed throughout the world. Recently…
Every now and again you see Facebook posts popping up about people who claim to remember distant past lives and the events therein. If you’re like me, you probably scroll straight pasts those posts, assuming they’re fake. And it’s good to be a skeptic — You never really know what people are up to when…
You may be careful about what you eat – making sure to stay away from food made with GMO’s and artificial ingredients – but do you use the same caution when it comes to your drinks? Alcohol is one thing that even some of the most health-conscious people choose to keep in their diet. It’s…
Being authentic can be difficult in a world where blending in is sometimes the easiest path to take. Being your true self takes courage. You have to be willing to stand up for your beliefs, show the world your quirks and hidden talents, and make your voice heard. It often takes time to find the…
The great debate continues about whether coffee is healthy or not, but the truth is that it all really comes down to quality and quantity. According to one poll, 64% of adults in the United States reported drinking at least one cup of coffee a day, and 25% say they’re addicted. Those polled had no…
Not only is hiking a great workout and a fun way to spend time outdoors, researchers are now saying it can actually have so much of an impact that it causes changes to your brain! Hiking can be a way to relieve stress, calm the mind and exercise the body, and recent studies have also…
Hayley Lyons, a mother from Warrington, UK, found herself in a situation most parents find themselves in. Her son contracted chicken pox. She took him to the local clinic to get him checked out, and the doctors prescribed some pain medication/fever reducer to help lower his temperature. However, after giving her son the medicine, everything…
A stroke occurs when an area of the brain is deprived of blood flow or oxygen. The cells in that area of the brain begin to die, and it can affect many different areas of the body. Strokes can come in varying levels of severity, from temporary numbness to paralysis, but all of them need…
Shampoo and conditioner, foundation, lipstick and other beauty products are viewed as a necessity for everyday life. On average, women use about 12 cosmetic products a day, men use 6, and teens use an astonishing 17. Although they may seem like a necessity, these products are full of dangerous chemicals that are making their way…
Aluminum is in many things we use every day. It’s in our antiperspirant, beauty products, the air we breathe, and even our food. (source) Aluminum is considered a neurotoxin, which means it poisons the brain and nervous system and limits their ability to do the jobs they are meant to do. Recent studies have linked…
A 42-year-old unnamed man went to his local doctor complaining of a raised, red line developing on his foot. At first, doctors stated that he had developed a varicose vein, and it is easy to see why. Varicose veins develop when valves that control the direction of blood flow in the vein become weak. This…
Narcissism. We all have a general idea of what it is and how narcissistic individuals impact those around them. Maybe you have experienced a narcissist, or have heard stories from friends or family, but it is clear that they can be more than a bit unpleasant. “Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which…
As a society, most of us seem to prefer things to be kept clean. After all, “cleanliness is next to Godliness,” right? Especially for those with a compulsive cleaning problem (me). One coffee stain or a wayward leaf dragged in by the dog is enough to make me want to clean the whole house from…
Although tea is widely thought to be a healthier source of caffeine than coffee, pop or energy drinks, conventional tea brands have been shown to contain high levels of toxic substances such as fluoride and pesticides. The levels found in these products are so high that they are considered unsafe for consumption. As with most…