5 of the Most Surprising Benefits of Citrus Fruits
With the citrus season in full swing, there is no better time than now to embrace all of the benefits that citrus has to offer. Just a hint…. it goes way beyond vitamin C. Citrus includes a wide variety of fruits with the most popular being grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes, and tangerines. Reaching for these tasty fruits during cold...
That Chronic Chip on Your Shoulder is Wrecking Your Health: Here’s How to Get Rid of It
Does that massive chip on your shoulder weigh you down? Do you wake up angry, frustrated, or bent out of shape? If so, you may need to increase your tolerance for the small hiccups in life that are dragging you down. The good news is, getting ahold of your quick-to-fire-off tendencies can have dramatic impacts, for the better,...
Turkey Neck Fixes That Really Work
Turkey neck is caused by a combination of loose skin, untoned muscles, and fat. Though it can be hard to keep the skin tight as you age, it is possible to exercise your neck muscles and reduce the appearance of turkey neck. Here are a few ways to help tone that flabby neck and keep your youthful appearance. Turkey neck...
Walnuts and Your Gut: A Bacteria Connection That is Good for Your Heart
There is no arguing; walnuts are good for your health. There are numerous research-backed reasons to add this full-bodied nut to your diet. An exciting, newly released study makes a strong connection between walnuts and gut bacteria, leading to heart health. Let’s crack into all the benefits that walnuts have to offer and uncover what researchers are now saying...
5 Ways to Protect You and Your Family From Deadly Coronavirus
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you’ve likely heard about and been sufficiently terrorized by reports of a new, deadly coronavirus that is sweeping the globe. Is the media sensationalizing this virus, or is it a legitimate global emergency? What exactly is a coronavirus, and how can you protect your family from this...
Why You Should Put Baking Soda in Your Armpits & More
Finding the perfect deodorant can be hard. You want to stay away from the chemical-laden, aluminum heavy, propylene glycol and paraben infested commercial deodorants on your pharmacy shelf, but those natural deodorants and antiperspirants just don’t seem able to keep the sweat or stench away. And going au naturel isn’t an option since you don’t want to smell like...
7 Bizarre Bedtime Secrets for an Amazing Night’s Sleep
A good night’s sleep is often undervalued but can never be overrated. We spend about one-third of our life asleep and could not survive without this downtime. Without quality sleep, your body does not have the time or energy to refresh and rebuild. During the wee hours of the night, your body goes into work mode while it does...
Are You Addicted to Cotton Swabs? Here’s What You Need to Know
When I was younger, a friend’s grandmother told me that you should never put anything smaller than your foot in your ear. As odd as it sounded to my ten-year-old brain, it stuck with me, and to this day, I generally let my ears be, even when they get really itchy. It turns out, my friend’s grandmother was right;...
Toxic “Forever Chemicals” Are Likely Polluting Your Water Supply
There are many things in life that we wish would last forever. A great book, beautiful love, warm sunshine, or the smell of fresh flowers in the springtime. Human-made “forever chemicals,” also known as perfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, are not one of those things that we should ever wish to last a lifetime, but the sad fact is…they do. The...
Are You Being Poisoned by These Dangerous Additives Without Even Knowing It?
Health-conscious consumers beware – poisons are lurking in unexpected places, and you may be unknowingly exposing yourself to them every day. Even those of us who choose healthy options may be unaware of foods and personal care products containing dangerous chemicals, or the many names used by companies to disguise the true content of their products. The following six culprits...
