These 15 Foods Could Protect You From Having a Stroke
Are you eating yourself into an early grave? In America, someone dies from a stroke every 4 minutes. The standard Western diet has been associated with a 58 percent increase in stroke risk. This means your everyday lifestyle choices could be, quite literally, a death sentence.
Eat These Foods to Heal Holes in Your Teeth
While many of us were brought up believing that calcium was the only nutrient needed to foster healthy teeth – and if we got a cavity, we simply needed to go to the dentist to get it “drilled and filled” – new evidence is revealing a different side to dental cavities.
New Study Shows How Traditional Herbs Can Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is often called the ‘silent killer’ because, for most people, there are no symptoms. This means many people are unaware they have high blood pressure. Eating too much salt, drinking too much alcohol, being overweight, and not moving around enough each day can also contribute to high blood pressure.
Best Ways to Remedy a Summer Heat Rash Naturally
“Summertime and the livin is easy…” Until, of course, you get a heat rash — ugh! Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, is a harmless but very itchy rash. It forms red bumps in places where sweat normally collects like the neck, back, chest, under the breasts, groin, and thighs. Summer heat rash can […]
5 Sticky Things You Should Put in Your Hair
You may love the effects of professional hair treatments. After all, shiny, healthy hair is always in style. But it can be a hassle to make time for a lengthy session at the salon – or it can end up costing you a fortune in fancy products.
Research Says There are Great Benefits in Getting Some Alone Time
Everyone needs some quiet time alone to really get to know themselves. And, if you don’t believe that, consider this. If you can’t enjoy your own company, how can you expect others to? The only way to learn to love yourself is not through the eyes of others but through your own eyes. When you […]
All-Natural Ways to Tighten a Saggy Neck
Sadly, as we age, so do our necks. When the thin and delicate skin on the neck loses elasticity, it begins to sag and become crepey. Add to the mix, certain lifestyle factors, and sagging accelerates. While you can’t drastically alter the appearance of your neck, there are certain things you can do to help […]
Why Self-Care is Not Selfish, and 17 Ways to do it Without Breaking the Bank
Do you feel selfish at the thought of taking some time for yourself? Do you feel guilty for not constantly attending to the needs of your children, family, colleagues, and friends?
Study Shows: Why Downward Dog Could be the New Migraine Treatment
You’re going about your busy day, juggling work, family, and those never-ending chores and errands – and suddenly, boom! You’re hit by a headache. Headaches can attack seemingly out of nowhere and disrupt your life in a major way. Many people who get headaches regularly end up taking medication, which can be expensive, is not […]
6 Surprising Reasons Why Your Heart is Racing
A racing heart, also known as heart palpitations, feels like your heart has skipped a beat or added an extra beat. It may also feel like your heart is fluttering or pounding fast and furious. Usually, the sensation can be felt in your chest, neck, or throat. A racing heart can be scary — or […]
