Add these strengthening pelvic floor exercises to your workout routine to improve your sex life and reduce your risk of incontinence. The pelvic floor is often overlooked, but they’re an important set of muscles to exercise! A strong pelvic floor is responsible for control and pleasure during sex, and they also control the bladder and...
Those first signs of wrinkle lines are a rude awakening that our youthful skin is bidding us farewell. Aging is an inevitable process of life, and while we can’t reverse time, the good news is that we CAN do something about it. Unlike the cosmetic manufacturers that try to make the public believe their youth...
Annika, a 28-year-old woman from California, shares a harrowing tale of battling a deadly sinus cancer that strikes fewer than one in a million individuals, ultimately leading to the removal of her right eye. A cancer so rare, there are less than 200 cases documented throughout medical literature. Misdiagnosis: A Sinister Growth Mistaken for Routine...
Magnesium is a mineral that plays a large role in the body. In fact, over 300 chemical reactions rely on it to work. For instance, sufficient levels contribute to keeping a steady heart rate, balancing blood sugar levels, maintaining cartilage, and sending messages through the nervous system. It also aids the production of DNA, bones,...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Scurvy, caused by vitamin C deficiency, has an interesting history. James Lind discovered in 1747 that only oranges and lemons could treat scurvy, a common problem among sailors. Animals can synthesize vitamin C,...
This article was originally published on May 11, 2018, and has since been updated. There’s no doubting it, North America has a problem with opioid addiction. You’ve likely heard a lot about this issue in recent years, but there’s another prescription drug you need to know about. It’s being widely used and talked about very...
Is chemotherapy really worth it? It’s a question many people ask and rightly so. While some believe it’s absolutely necessary – sometimes it is – we often hear devastating stories of how it completely alters someone’s life and not for the better. One team of researchers from Australia, using data from both their country and...
Who hasn’t seen those pesky yellow weeds pop up in the garden from time to time? Yet try as you might – from picking them to poisoning them – nothing keeps them at bay for too long. Perhaps it’s time you embraced the tenacious dandelion and all the benefits it can bring. Dandelion has been...
None of us are immune to the effects of time. Our hair thins and greys, wrinkles begin to form, and bones seem to creak. One of the most common signs of aging, however, is loose or saggy skin. While it’s natural and happens to everyone, that doesn’t mean people are very accepting of it. Luckily,...
When it comes to losing weight, there are numerous fad diets and trendy ingredients that claim to be the secret to shedding pounds. Among these, coconut oil and butter have gained attention as potential aids in weight loss, following along with what is known as the Keto diet. As we know, however, nutrition trends that...
Vertigo can be a debilitating condition that affects your balance and spatial orientation. It can make you feel as if you or the environment around you is spinning or moving when there’s actually no motion. While vertigo can be a temporary and isolated issue, it can also become a chronic problem if not properly addressed....
Why spend so much money purchasing products you could make at home yourself with something that’s supposed to be thrown away? Oranges are awesome fruits with amazing health benefits and a lot of people love to eat them in a variety of ways, subsequently tossing loads and loads of peels in the trash. Well, you...
