If you're passionate about craft beer and full-bodied wine, but are on the fence about making your own, consider this. Today, homebrewers and winemakers are giving many professional brewers and wineries a run for their money. Thanks to quality...
The average American watches more than five hours of television every day. By age 65, most of us will have spent nine years in front of our television sets. That’s right — nine years.
Too much television
Interestingly, our TV...
Stomach flu is the stuff of nightmares. Not horror-stricken nightmares, but messy, smelly, potentially painful nightmares… the ones which require a good cleanup afterward.
Referred to within medical circles as the norovirus, the stomach flu is highly contagious and...
Now in October, the mornings and evenings are becoming much cooler as the crisp autumn air rolls in. Being a girl who spends a lot of time outdoors, fall is by far my favorite season. Not only because of...
Most people know that processed foods are not healthy. Yet, many people eat them without a second thought. This is dangerous for many reasons. Processed foods contain a wide array of additives, preservatives and unhealthy ingredients that can contribute...
If you’ve ever suffered from kidney stones, you are aware of the excruciating pain that comes with them. Severe back pain is an indicator that you have them. And if you pat the area, the pain will increase. The pain may...
You’ve probably heard at some point that obesity can be genetic, at least in part. And there have been studies that point to this. But what does this mean for your life? Are you destined to be fat? Here...
Each year 13 million Americans visit the doctor for chronic back pain. While about 2.4 million are left chronically disabled, another 2.4 million are temporarily disabled. Back problems can affect the spine's flexibility, stability and strength, causing pain, discomfort...
Making soap has become a passion of mine. I used to feel intimidated by the very idea of it, but now that I have discovered the different melt-and-pour varieties available, I am having a great time whipping up different...
Seaweed is now a multi-billion dollar a year business, though a highly unregulated one. The vast majority is produced for human consumption but is now also being used in herbal supplements, pharmaceuticals and personal care products. Toothpaste manufacturers have even...
