Cannabis And Car Crashes: When The Science Collides, Who Do You Believe?
Science is supposed to be objective, right? So, it’s more than a little exasperating when studies conflict with one another. A case in point is the contradictory findings regarding a supposed link between marijuana legalization and auto crashes. Studies paint a hazy picture of driving while buzzed? Consider, for instance, two headlines — both citing seemingly reputable studies — that topped...
3 Plant Remedies For Anxiety
An anxiety disorder can range from social anxiety to outright panic attacks. Doctors will generally prescribe medications that work on the central nervous system — like lorazepam. They may also prescribe beta blockers or antidepressants. Unfortunately, with those prescription drugs often comes nausea, vomiting, weight gain, diarrhea and sexual problems. Fortunately, you don’t have to settle for prescription meds;...
How To Use Emu Oil For Allergies, Digestion And More
When you are battling allergy symptoms, what weapons do you use? Some might say a neti pot is their best friend (and it certainly can be). Others swear by honey, drinking lots of water or keeping windows closed on high pollen days. While all of these remedies have important merit, there’s one more you may wish to add to...
9 Health Benefits Of Hibiscus
When I was 11 years old, my family took a vacation to Kona, a city on the Big Island of Hawaii. It was a long, exhausting plane ride, but as soon as we arrived, it was paradise. I remember walking down the sidewalks near the beach and feeling absolutely dazzled. Hibiscus trees were everywhere, covered in big, gorgeous, colorful...
Tips For Keeping Your Vulva And Vagina Healthy
Why, you may ask, is it important to know my vulva and vagina? Well, knowing these parts and how to keep them healthy and happy is paramount to your overall health and well-being. There is nothing more annoying or irritating than an infection or something else gone wrong down under. First things first, let's start with a quick anatomy lesson...
Epic Sea Battle Between Octopus And Seal Caught On Video
It’s being described as an epic deathmatch between a humongous 265-pound fur seal and a gargantuan octopus. The iPhone footage capturing the harrowing battle was taken by a group of kayakers in New Zealand’s South Bay on June 20. It shows a hungry seal and a tentacled octopus locked in a life-or-death struggle. Ultimately, the seal prevails as it...
5 Benefits Of Frog Legs (And 8 Other Paleo Meats You’d Never Think To Eat)
In the Western world, many people who eat meat stick to the basic, conventional varieties. I’m talking about chicken, beef, pork, fish and a turkey on Thanksgiving — that’s as adventurous as most omnivores get around here. These meats certainly have their health benefits (especially when they’re organic, grass-fed and raised in humane conditions), and there’s no denying that...
How Kimchi Saved My Aching Stomach
For most of my life, my stomach and I have been at odds with each other. Ever since I was a little kid, I would have stomach aches on a regular basis… about three times a week, sometimes more. They usually weren’t horrible — I could still function — but they were bad enough to make me chronically uncomfortable....
5 Ways To Relieve Pain Naturally
Pain, unfortunately, is just a fact of life. Whether it’s from a misaligned back, sleeping in a weird position, sports injury or a chronic health condition, pain can really get you down. If you’re like millions of other Americans, you could turn to drugs to solve your problem. Pop a couple ibuprofens, sit back and let the pain waft...
4 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned From My Father
“Everyone is struggling and going through some kind of pain. Therefore, be kind to those you meet.” It is some of the wisest advice I’ve ever heard and it came from a person I least expected to hear it from — my father. I can only remember seeing my dad cry once. He was sitting at the bottom of the...
