Brandie Boyd Meyer’s symptoms began in her first trimester of pregnancy. It was late 2015, and the episodes made her feel shaky and “out of it.” But she chalked it up to pregnancy or low blood sugar. But after she gave birth in mid-2016, the symptoms continued. For the next four years, she got diagnosed...
Lemons are a versatile fruit used in many dishes, from sweet to savory and everything in between. Many summer favorites include lemonade, lemon sorbet, and other refreshing lemon-flavored desserts. So now is a good time to stock up on these citrus fruits. But don’t worry about them all going bad at once. Lemons are very...
Lisa Pace had been a basketball player in her high school and college days, and being photographed in her pale, light freckled skin didn’t do much for her self-esteem. She hated it, and using her friend’s tanning bed, her self-tanning journey began in high school. In the year 2000, at the age of 23, she...
When you try on shoes you haven’t worn in ages, you might notice they suddenly don’t fit. Your ankles and calves, which were once slender, are swelling like balloons. Whether the feet are hurting or not, they’re uncomfortable, especially when the only footwear that fits are flip flops and slippers. This swelling could be from...
Everyone experiences itchy skin from time to time. It could come from dry skin from cold weather, bug bites, poison ivy, uncomfortable clothes, or certain types of soaps. However, some people experience itchiness on a regular basis, such as those with chronic conditions like eczema and psoriasis, and it can interfere with their quality of...
Salt gets a bad rap because many people are warned against consuming too much of it. However, cutting out sodium entirely isn’t a good option either. This mineral is crucial for bodily functions like regulating blood pressure, preventing muscle pain, maintaining the nervous system, aiding the metabolism, and maintaining hydration. According to Melissa Prest, D.C.N.,...
If you’re a woman reading this, you’re probably aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer; however, most women have far less knowledge about cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in women worldwide.(9) Currently, the number of new cases of cervical cases each year is around 500, 000 and it kills 260,000 women...
When many people think of depression, they think of individuals too sad to get out of bed or other popular images touted by Hollywood. Unfortunately, despite being widely discussed, depression’s stigma lingers. It’s difficult for those suffering from it to hear these untrue cliches about what they’re going through, and it may prevent them from...
In 2004, Dan Buettner coined the term “blue zones” as he explored the world looking for the secrets of longevity. The National Geographic Explorer and journalist, along with a team of scientists and demographers, set out on a mission to find communities with people who enjoy long, high-quality lives. These areas became known as blue...
Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that falls under the category of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It’s an autoimmune-mediated inflammatory condition that can affect any section of the digestive system. Many people assume that Crohn’s symptoms only affect the gut, but this is not the case. This condition can also affect the eyes, joints, bones,...
How do you take your coffee? If you skip the cream and sugar, your preference may align with psychopathic with sadistic tendencies. A 2015 study from the University of Innsbruck in Austria found that a preference for black coffee and other bitter tastes is a common trait and trend for both sadistic and psychopathic personality...
Stress is lethal: it messes with your body and can disrupt how you feel and function. It can cause everything from breakouts and bleeding gums to strokes, stomach problems, and for men, erectile dysfunction. Stress can make you forgetful, more fickle, and agitated. It will make you gain weight, lose hair, disrupt sleep (which leads...
