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Wellness
5 Things to Do While You Are Staying Indoors
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many of us are staying indoors to isolate ourselve. Here are 5 ways to use the time wisely.
7 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Need to boost your immune system? If you seem to catch colds easily, you might need some support. Here are 7 natural methods.
Eat Your Way to Lower Blood Pressure
Lower blood pressure should be a priority for women over 50. High blood pressure is considered one of the risk factors with regard to heart disease. Unfortunately, most people go about their normal businesses and lives without realizing that they suffer from high blood pressure (aka hypertension). This situation contributes to the ever-rising cases of […]
Try These 10 Home Remedies for the Common Cold
The cold season is here with us, and it’s the time when most people suffer from the common cold—a viral infectious disease, usually, of the upper respiratory tract. Though harmless and self-treatable, a cold is probably the last thing you may want to endure this winter season considering the discomfort that comes with the symptoms. […]
Negative Calorie Foods: Fact or fiction?
Negative calorie foods are not foods that have calories below zero. Rather they are foods with very low caloric values that require greater calories to be metabolized by the body. So, let’s look at an example we all know–an apple. A small apple contains approximately 75 calories. According to those who support the negative calorie […]
Options To Pursue When You’re Ready For Change
Do you feel compelled to make a change in your life? Here are four ways you can shake away the cobwebs and redirect your life.
6 Silent Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
Heart attack symptoms in women vary from the classic signs in men. Knowing the difference can save your life. Don’t miss these.
Natural Insect Repellents (skip the chemical sprays)
Want to protect yourself from pesky insects without chemical sprays? Here are 5 natural insect repellents you don’t want to miss.
3 Smart Hacks to Increase Your Sense of Wellbeing
Enough with the self-neglect! Try these easy hacks to make your personal wellbeing your top priority. You cannot help others until you help yourself!
A Healthier You Begins in the Kitchen
A healthier you begins in your own kitchen? How? By stocking your space with the essential tools and ingredients to support healthy living.
Are Energy Bars Good for Losing Weight?
Energy bars, according to some, are key to weight loss. But some contain more sugar than candy bars. Here’s the low down on energy bars and losing weight.
Running Your Way to Weight Loss
Is the needle stuck on your scale? Try to add running to your daily routine. You will build lean muscles, blast calories, and melt fat cells. Here’s how.
Raising Fit Kids Tips and Tricks
Have you ever wondered how some parents raise fit kids while you’re planting couch potatoes? Here are the secrets to bringing up healthy children.
15 Best Essential Oils for Cough and Common Cold Care
Looking for essential oils for cough or common cold care? We round up the 15 most useful products to quiet your cold symptoms naturally
Sinus Infections and Your Indoor Air Quality
If you’re suffering from repeat sinus infections or colds, the culprit might be poor indoor air quality inside your abode. Learn why.
Don’t Miss These 10 Home Remedies for Sinusitis
Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis or sinus infection, refers to the common inflammation of the nasal sinuses. Those are the cavities tasked with the production of mucus meant to keep the inside of your nose moisturized, thus protecting it from dust, dirt, pollutants, as well as germs. Bacteria, fungus, viruses, and allergens are the major […]
Best Benefits of Walking for Exercise + Weight Loss
If you’re like me, you may keep pushing away your walking exercise goals for one reason or another. You blame the time, the day, the cost, or basically everything. What if I told you that walking for exercise is a powerful, inexpensive exercise that you can start on right away? That would be great, right? […]
Catfish Alert! Red Flags That Reveal Your Online Love is a Fraud
Online love. It’s becoming more mainstream for people to find it. In fact, the number of singles on dating sites grows each year. Indeed, many people find today’s dating apps easy to use and enjoy looking for love in privacy. However, there’s an ugly side to this new dating phenomenon. The catfish. This is a […]
Heart Disease 5 Risk Factors Everyone Should Know
Everyone should know the 5 primary risk factors of heart disease. It could save your life!
Fighting an Under Arm Jiggle? Exercises to Tone Your Arms
Hoping to tone your arms? If you’re fighting the dreaded underarm jiggle, you know the struggle. Try these exercises for confidence of bare arms.
3 Useful Exercises for People with Knee Pain
A knee injury or knee pain doesn’t need to completely derail your exercise program. Slow it down? Sure. Isn’t it amazing how forgiving our bodies are once we exit our Twenties? Have you noticed how it all seems to catch up with us at once? There is, however, one area in particular where our overuse […]
High Blood Pressure Signs Women Usually Miss
High blood pressure. They call it the Silent Killer. It sounds like the name of a horror film, doesn’t it? The beast preying upon the protagonist in this story, however, is a serious medical issue that preys upon women. It sneaks up on them without warning. BAM! It strikes, leaving you with a myriad of […]
Skipping Meals: Why it sabotages your diet
Seeking diet advice? While some programs offer quick results, don’t fall into the trap of skipping meals. Here’s proof you should eat regularly.
Chapped Lips? Let the Healing Begin
Chapped lips? You’re not alone! Winter can be a hard-to-deal-with season especially when it comes to keeping lips gorgeous and free from the detrimental effects of the season’s cold and dry air. These weather elements are known to cause skin dehydration—which could be the reason for your chapped lips. Though mostly associated with the cold […]
How to Save Big Bucks by Using Every Drop of Your Lotion
Lotion is expensive. It’s frustrating when you can’t get that last bit out! We can show you how to safely extract and store that last bit of product.
3 Easy Ways to De-stress Your Mind and Body
We can’t escape stress – on a daily basis, there is bound to be something that causes a rise in our stress levels – but we do need to find ways to manage the way we feel. If we don’t, then we will suffer side-effects. On a physical level, stress is a leading cause of […]
Causes of Headaches and How to Treat Them
You experience the pain of a headache then immediately rush to get your usual painkillers. You take them and begin to feel some relief. But have you ever wondered about the cause of headaches that afflict you? It could be something more serious than you think. As you know, headaches are sometimes a sign of high […]
Dryer Sheets: 7 Smart Reasons to Skip Them
Dryer sheets have been around for relatively a long period of time with their history dating back to the late 1960s. Most people tend to prefer them to the liquid fabric softener due to their affordability, convenience, recyclablability, and multi-purpose nature. Common Uses of Dryer Sheets Actually, these sheets have become a household item as […]
Researcher Draws Link Between Weight Loss and a Food Diary
Weight loss is attainable and sustainable with one easy tool–a food diary. Whether you track by paper or on an app like WW, just do it!
Pumpkin Seeds: Proven Health Benefits and How to Use Them
Pumpkin seeds taste incredible as a snack or when added to your foods. Even better, they offer you 10 incredible health benefits.
Hot Flashes: 10 Home Remedies for Menopause Symptoms
Hot flashes. Ugh. At one time in life, every woman will know them all too well. Though mostly associated with women (with the main cause being menopause), anyone, including men, can experience the condition. Men who are under prostate cancer treatment are likely to experience hot flashes because the treatment restricts the production of testosterone. […]
Teeth Whitening? Dental Researchers Share10 Foods to Avoid After Treatment
Teeth whitening is one of the highly prized cosmetic dental treatments of today. In our Insta-driven society, it’s not shocking to learn that. Digital filters aside, we humans consider white teeth a vital hallmark of beauty. You switch on your tv in the evening after a tough day at work. A talk show comes on […]
12 Sleep Tips to Never Overlook
Sleep eludes you? Changing your pre-bedtime habits can make a positive impact. Here are 12 sleep tips you should never overlook.
Whole Foods: Give Your Body The Goodness It Needs
Whole foods are a golden opportunity to give your body all the goodness it needs. Here are tips on how to get started eating whole foods.
Meditation: A Natural Remedy for Anxiety
Fortunately, meditation can assist in lessening the challenges of those who struggle with anxiety. Statistics report that more than 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety and other forms of stress-related disorders. Sad, but true. In this fast-paced world, we live in, there is basically no time to sit down, relax, and catch one’s breath. Fortunately, […]
Acne: 4 Surprisingly Effective Natural Home Treatments
Acne is the eighth most common disease throughout the world. In fact, it affects 633 million people, according to a 2015 estimate. It is no wonder, then, that there are a lot of medications that doctors prescribe for acne treatment. However, you don’t have to go the pharmaceutical route to get rid of your acne. […]
Essential Skin Care Tips (and the really cool science behind them)
Skin care tips can be confusing and overwhelming. There’s so much bad info! We set the record straight and give you the scientific proof.
6 Natural Remedies for Coping with Anxiety
Seeking natural remedies for anxiety? Anxiety is one of those terms that trigger a negative vibe when we hear it. Research, however, suggests that this fear is not merely a negatively connoted word. Instead, it is a reality that people live and have to deal with every day. In fact, according to the professionals with […]
Bee Stings and Mosquito Bites (First Aid Tips)
All people don’t have the same reaction to mosquito bites and bee stings. Some people barely notice a bite while others react with red and swollen welts that can be very itchy–not to mention painful. And, other folks have allergies that increase the risk of severe reactions. However, one thing proves the same for all. […]
Natural Mosquito Repellent Tips (Buzz Off Skeeters!)
Seeking natural mosquito repellent solutions? We have a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know to protect yourself from their bites.
Beat Bugs in Your Home This Summer
Bugs bugging you this spring? Learn how to keep them in check…before the time for summer fun rolls around.
Benefits Of Fruit Juice For Health: Facts About Juicing
Juicing is a strong trend that continues to grow. Chances are, you know someone on a fruit juice diet. Here’s why. Health is vital and you should never take chances with it. Prevention is better than cure because when any disease or condition finds its way into your body, it causes adverse effects. It damages […]
Step by Step to a Clean Cell Phone
Your cell phone contains more e coli than a toilet seat. Shocking, right? Here’s a step by step guide to help clean your phone and keep you well!
When Fall Brings Health Issues
Fall is coming! It might be too early to start carving the pumpkins, but the pumpkin spice flavor has already started to reappear in the sweet aisles and as a quirky add-on to your favorite brew. But here are the health issues that arrive with these cooler temps.
6 Smart Ways to Cook Heart Healthy
Want to protect yourself and your family from heart attacks and stroke? Then, here are 6 smart ways to ensure you turn to heart-healthy cooking for the good of your family.
Heart disease is a serious killer in the developed world. It is especially fatal for women, for whom there are often no warning symptoms. This is why heart disease is called the silent killer of women.
5 Smart Reasons for Drinking Lemon Water
Drinking lemon water is a trend everywhere. From the lobbies of hotels to your local day spa, everyone’s serving up this tasty twist on plain old water. As the temperatures climb as we head into the summer, it’s a trend that’s right on time.
Tired of Those Pesky Mosquitoes? Scare Them Away with These Tried-and-True Plants
There are some individuals who have this quite ‘classical’ view that those annoying creatures called mosquitoes are afraid of nothing and no-one. I used to belong to that group myself ever since I knew what that whining and buzzing sound in my ears meant. Those pesky mosquitoes are the bane of my life. Then I […]