It’s fair to say that roses smell pretty darn amazing. I’m not much of a flowery kind of gal myself, but my senses are a sucker for any bed of roses in full bloom. That wonderfully sweet, silky floral scent...
Ever since making the switch to a healthier, more holistic way of life, I’ve had a bottle of castor oil in my bathroom cabinet. I’ve lost count of the number of times it’s saved my skin (literally!), and it’s...
Depression feels like a dark fog that never lifts. It obscures the simple pleasures of life, limits our relationships, and impedes us from fulfilling goals and aspirations that can bring us joy, fulfilment and meaning.
Getting past the black clouds that...
There is a growing recognition that animals experience a wide range of emotions. In the past, some humans have tended to discount the possibility that their pets could suffer from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. But the evidence...
Gluten is always the bad guy. Even people without a diagnosis of gluten sensitivity or celiac disease find a gluten-free diet seems to be the cure-all for their gastrointestinal distress. But what if you aren’t allergic to gluten, but...
Teeth whitening is big business these days, but for all the wrong reasons. While it’s perfectly reasonable to want a whiter, brighter smile, conventional treatments often only provide a temporary fix. Even worse, most common teeth whitening treatments use harsh...
I began to develop lower back pain while playing college basketball and I haven’t fully recovered. Some days I still feel a dull ache in my lower back that ricochets up my spine — and the pain sticks around...
Your body’s biochemistry is like a symphony. When hormones (as orchestrated by the brain) work as they are supposed to, then the result is harmonious high performance. But when your hormonal balance is upset, then your health becomes a...
People in the grip of anxiety and depression often see the world quite differently. So, it’s not exactly surprising that they’d describe their experiences a little differently too.
The link between depression and language
In fact, a host of prominent...
About 91 percent of U.S. adults aged 20 to 64 have had cavities in their permanent teeth. That’s a lot of pain and expense. Some people may not have access to dentists or even sufficient health insurance coverage. But...
