A vaginal yeast infection is caused by the excessive growth of a fungus called Candida albicans that naturally lives in your vagina. This overgrowth is incredibly common and is experienced by most women at some point in their life....
Carbonated drinks like coca-cola, Pepsi, rootbeer, Dr. Pepper are not the only things responsible for the obesity epidemic in America, but they certainly contribute. Along with heavily processed food and lack of exercise, soda is one of the greatest...
Turmeric is an herb, also known as Curcuma longa, that is a member of the ginger family which has been used throughout India and the Orient for thousands of years. The astonishing health benefits of this golden spice have...
We all know that a steady diet of junk food can lead to chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, obesity, and rampant inflammation. Recent research and an extreme case of “picky eating” has lead to an increased awareness of...
Apple cider vinegar is an ancient remedy made from fermented apple juice that has been used for thousands of years to alleviate many conditions and ailments. You’ve probably heard of apple cider vinegar for things like cleaning, soothing a...
You can’t see them, they are invisible, but they can be deadly. I am referring to perfluoroalky and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) also known as “forever chemicals” because they take an extremely long time to break down. These toxins are...
Raw eggs have some serious negative publicity around them, with many people convinced that eating a single raw egg is a guarantee of food poisoning like salmonella. While it’s true that raw eggs may be carriers of bacteria, they’re...
A new study has revealed the benefits of fasting every other day for people who are already healthy. It seems that going without food for a few days a week has some surprisingly positive benefits when strictly followed, but...
Simply replace two meals a day with milk cereal and drop pounds. Sounds a little sketchy and too good to be true. This strange diet has been around for a long time and has regained popularity. This surge in...
I have never been a purse person, but when my kids were little, I carried a bag that was always full of crap. My crap and everyone else's crap. I could dig around in the bottom of that bag...