Pickle juice isn’t something many people think about when it comes to health benefits, but it is an incredibly source of electrolytes, antioxidants and nutrients that is easy to make a part of your diet. The next time you buy pickles, remember that there is more to that jar than just the pickle itself. Learning...
There are multiple ill effects from lack of sleep, and there is one we often forget about: weight gain. People often (and rightfully) blame a poor night’s sleep on too much caffeine, blue light from phones and TVs in the bedroom, anxieties from life, and overall insomnia. Some people like students and parents stay awake...
It has become increasingly difficult for us to stay away from our phone even for just a few minutes. This small device has given us the ability to complete a lot of tasks by just tapping our fingers on the screen. We can now do a multitude of things that used to require us a...
Skin care is important when it comes to having a healthy complexion. But a balanced diet might be even more crucial. Vitamin deficiencies could affect the skin in many ways, such as dry patches, discoloration, bruising, and pimples. Signs of Vitamin Deficiencies on Your Skin Here are skin abnormalities to look out for but remember,...
People may not know about histamines, but they have heard about antihistamines, also known as allergy medications. Histamines are natural chemicals created by the immune system, and they help us deal with allergens, the substances that cause allergies. They do this by making people sneeze, tear up, itchy, or whatever is needed to eliminate the...
It’ll never happen to me, thinks everyone. No one thinks about cancer on a beautiful day at the beach with no sun protection, or relaxing in a sun bed, waiting for that perfect golden glow. There’s a false sense of security. Not me, they think. I’m safe. Cancer patients had thought the same thing, yet...
Being a single mother is hard. Finding an affordable place to live in New York City is hard. With these two issues together, it’s even harder to find a roommate who’s open to living with kids. Ashley Simpo faced this problem when she and her live-in boyfriend needed to take a step back to work...
Brain tumors are the 22nd most common type of cancer worldwide but rank number 12 in terms of mortality (1). That’s why it’s so important to recognize the symptoms of a brain tumor early on. May is brain tumor awareness month, and the most common signs of a brain tumor are things you should be...
Hate them or love them, beets are being hailed as one of the newest popular superfoods. Gone are the days of the humble roasted beetroot, nowadays people are putting them in anything from salads and smoothies to desserts! But why the sudden attraction to beets? As it turns out, people not only love them for...
There’s a reason why kids are always more attached to their mums than to their dads. It’s because their cells never really entirely leave their mums’ bodies; some stay back and work several medical wonders, an obstetric phenomenon known as fetomaternal microchimerism. The word microchimerism was derived from the idea that a mother is sort...
Garlic is a popular ingredient in many foods, from garlic bread to pasta sauces. It’s rumored to ward off vampires, but its potent smell can definitely ward off people too. Mythology and bad breath aside, garlic may protect people from different ailments. Raw garlic in particular retains more beneficial compounds than cooked garlic that can...
Freshen your bathroom with non-toxic Toilet Bowl Bombs made to clean your toilet – without scrubbing! Forget about scrubbing the toilet! These toilet bowl cleaners do all the work for you. Use them to remove stains and deflect tough odors in minutes. They’re easy to make and use all-natural ingredients to help keep your bathroom clean...
