Does Your Tongue Have These? Here’s Why
Do you know what your tongue is trying to tell you? It may seem odd, but a quick glance at your tongue can help you gauge your overall health. Here are some of the more common tongue concerns and what to do about them. Red bumps If you see little red bumps on your tongue, chances are there is no need...
Panera Bread Uncovered: What Not To Eat
I have to admit, when I first stepped into a Panera Bread I was sucked into the ambiance. Its inviting couches, fireplace, cool lines, vibrant menu and free Wi-Fi called me in. A welcome change, I felt, from other eateries that offered mediocre and highly processed fare. Over the past several years, Panera Bread has done a very good...
8 Health Benefits Of Soaking In Beer
Beer lovers rejoice. It’s time to soak in your favorite brew. What can hops, barley and yeast do for your skin? Well, a lot it seems, especially when poured into a bath. Soaking in beer may be a new concept for North Americans, but in Europe, it’s been practiced for centuries — with glowing results! Improves damaged skin cells Ale, one...
6 Things To Do Before Getting Out Of Bed In The Morning
When the alarm clock goes off, most of us either hit snooze or groggily get out of bed without much thought about how we’re starting the day. But if you can spare 10 extra minutes, you can make a world of difference to your mental and physical health — all before leaving your bed in the morning. Use these...
Heal Your Skin Naturally With This DIY Antifungal Cream
If you have ever needed an antifungal medication, it was probably due to an area of your skin showing signs of redness, inflammation and swelling. If you have bought an over-the-counter cream, I am sure you noticed the long list of ingredients that cannot be pronounced. This always makes me uncomfortable, due to the fact that I do not...
Put These Things On Your Eyes (But Not These)
Do your eyes need a little TLC? Whether it’s for better sleep or better skin around the eyes, there are some things you should put on (or in) your eyes and some things you absolutely shouldn’t. Here are a few to remember. DO: Sleep mask As a nation, we’re more than a little exhausted. At least 60 million Americans have insomnia, and...
Give Your Skin A Boost With This Homemade Firming Serum
I have noticed that as I age, my skin just isn’t the same as it was a few years ago. It is much dryer and I can see more wrinkles and fine lines that weren’t there before. In our society, we are so driven by looks that sometimes it makes it hard to grow older more gracefully. I am doing...
Health Benefits Of Bee Sting Therapy
Given a choice, a bee sting is something you would probably choose to avoid. Yet, a growing number of people are actually choosing to be stung by bees as an alternative form of medicine called apitherapy. But are there real benefits linked to bee venom? How bee sting therapy works Bee sting therapy is the medicinal use of products made by...
Lucid Dreaming: 9 Steps To Be Awake During Dreams
With a background in psychology and neuroscience, I’ve always been fascinated by dreams. Long before I knew I would go on to study the brain, I kept a dream journal. It was interesting to keep track of dreams — as well as the odd nightmare. Although some individuals think they never dream, simply because they don’t remember what they...
Drink This In Bed BEFORE Getting Up To Drop Weight, Reduce Inflammation And More
If your mornings are hectic, it can be difficult to remember to slow down and take care of your basic needs, like hydration. Perhaps you rush out of bed, hop in the shower and scarf down whatever you can find before running out the door. That’s one way to do it, and many of us find ourselves in this...
