Should I Be Drinking Sparkling Water?
We all love plain old filtered water. It keeps you hydrated, gives you life, improves your skin, and nourishes your body. However, I’ll be the first to admit that drinking pure, unflavored, unadorned water every day without any variation can get a little boring. There are certainly ways to spice up your water with things like fruit infusion or...
Everything You Need to Know About a Menstrual Cup
As every woman knows, periods are not fun. Unlike those smiling women frolicking around on tampon and pad commercials, most female people wish they could spend their period curled up on the couch with a cup of hot tea, dark chocolate, and a comfy blanket. Depending on the severity of your period, you may experience cramps, acne, back pain,...
What the Heck Is Seed Cycling and Could it Rebalance Your Hormones?
What if it was possible to stop a hot flash in its tracks, or ease frustration and pain of PMS? The trend of seed cycling is on the rise, but what exactly is it, and is it effective? It involves eating seeds, including flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower at different times in the month to balance hormones. It is...
Stop Buying Cheap Crayons – Here’s Why:
That pack of $1 crayons from the dollar store is so appealing when your color-mad five-year-old makes it her sole purpose in life to use as many crayons as humanly possible. Of course, this chaotic scribbling could be the beginning of a bright artistic future (who knows?) and who are you to limit her crayon use and potentially curb...
What You Might Not Know about That Root Canal
Myths have swirled around the root canal for decades. Some people claim this practice is entirely safe and can help save a dead tooth, while others, fearing disease and pain, choose to have a tooth extracted entirely or leave it be. With such conflicting opinions, it can be hard to know what to believe. Here are common misconceptions about...
Here is Just One More Reason to Put Down that Soda
Are you still consuming drinks made with sugar? If so, perhaps a new study published in BMJ might sway you to trade out your soda, sweet tea, or other sugary sweet beverage for something less sinister. According to researchers, there appears to be a connection between sugar-laden drinks and an increased risk of cancer. What are sugary drinks? Sugary drinks refer...
Are You Always Hungry? If So, Eat These Foods
Do you have a rumbling in your tummy that doesn’t seem to go away? If so, it is important to know what to eat to keep you full. Some foods can not only fill you up but also keep you satisfied for a long period. The reason for your hunger may very well be because you are eating foods...
Why You Might Be A Mosquito Magnet
Mosquitoes are one of humanities greatest plagues. And in some regions, they are an even bigger problem due to the transmission of various diseases such as malaria, Dengue fever, and the Zika Virus. Are you that person who is eaten alive by mosquitoes anytime you brave the great outdoors (or even your backyard) while your friends and family seem...
What You Don’t Know About Coffee Could Save Your Life
No one needs to be convinced of the benefits of coffee. It jolts your brain into action in the and is the main way that humanity functions during those early mornings (or late nights) spent working away. Caffeine is the lifeblood of culture, and good news for coffee drinkers, it may actually help save your life too. Recent research...
This Type of Diet Could Banish Suffering for Almost a Million People
The benefits of consuming a plant-based diet cannot be ignored. Research shows that eating a diet rich in vegetables and other plants can reduce your risk of heart disease and slow down cognitive decline while preventing diabetes and even certain types of cancer. Furthermore, there is plenty of evidence to support the fact that a plant-based diet can also lower...
