Do you have tired, aching and cracked feet due to the rough summer months? Do you go barefoot or wear sandals most of the time? You've probably noticed that your feet are looking a little neglected and rough around...
Unless I’m going to a formal event, I generally don’t wear makeup anymore. Of course, when I was a bit younger, I used to cake it on — well, that was until I found out what’s actually in most cosmetic...
Chia seeds have been around for thousands of years. They first appeared in 3,500 BCE when they were used as a main component to the diet by the Aztec civilization. The Aztec people also considered chia to be sacred...
Ghee. You may have heard people ostentatiously discussing its merits in your local Whole Foods store, or perhaps seen it scrawled across the pages of various alternative health or paleo-style blogs. Until now, you’ve brushed it aside as just...
The modern day toilet, while certainly convenient, has one major flaw: it’s built for sitting. And while sitting to eliminate is considered “civilized,” there’s another position that may improve how you poop. And better pooping means less bloating, straining,...
When I hit puberty, I was quite lucky — only the odd acne breakout here and there, nothing major. I did, however, often notice a small bridge of blackheads on my nose, staring back at me as if they...
Although you may live in an area where it's essentially “flea season” all year round, this time of year is especially problematic. Areas with colder seasons often experience flea issues in May right through to the following winter months...
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals to prepare for an emerging multidrug-resistant type of yeast that is causing potentially fatal infections in hospitalized patients throughout the world. But what’s behind this deadly strain of yeast, and why is it...
Have you ever considered how dirty and full of germs your yoga mat is? If you haven’t thought about it, maybe it’s time you did!
Yoga is a great form of exercise and a way to rid your body of...
Summer is all too quickly coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the hot, humid days are behind us just yet. We’ve still got a little time before the autumn weather starts to set in. With that in...
