5 Ways Laundry Pods Can Endanger Your Home
The use of laundry pods is rampant in this country and in various other areas of the world. It’s easy to see why — they’re super convenient. Instead of lugging around a heavy detergent bottle and measuring out the liquid (which often spills on your hands), you simply pop a pod into the washer. The marketing and design of...
Can Intermittent Fasting Take Your Weight Loss To The Next Level?
I first heard about intermittent fasting back in grad school, when a fellow student and rugby player told me that it was the key to his six-pack and muscular physique. I admired his fortitude, but brushed it off as just as health fad. Turns out, according to research, he might have been onto something. If you’re trying to lose...
Would You Help This Aggressive Mountain Lion Cross A Freeway?
The mountain lions of Santa Monica are fenced in between an ocean and a freeway. It’s been that way since the 1970s when the Ventura Freeway was developed in the area. With their habitat fragmented, their gene pool has been decimated by inbreeding, putting their survival at risk. Male mountain lions are territorial. The fragmented habitat only provides enough...
Whip Up This Potent Zit-Zapper Salve For Quick Relief
I seem to get a zit when I am stressed or I have somewhere important to go. It can be very frustrating to wake up on a day when I am faced with a meeting and my face has decided to break out. Having this zit-zapper salve at the ready gives me peace of mind. I can apply the...
This Is How Insecticides May Be Ruining Your Sleep
When we think of things which may disrupt our sleep, many come to mind. Alarm clocks set too early? Definitely. A middle-of-the-night emergency text? Of course. Screaming children and rambunctious pets? For sure. Thunderstorms, eating something not-so-healthy the night before and too much evening coffee? These are also a given. But what about exposure to insecticides? This may seem downright...
This Little-Known Yoga Style Can Combat Major Depressive Disorder
Everyone feels down from time to time. But for millions of Americans, depression is a serious and life-altering issue. Currently, 41 million people in this country take antidepressants. In many cases, these drugs do not work. Not only that, but these medications may lead to severe side effects. Luckily, there are natural ways to tackle depression without the drugs. The...
Roll This Blend Under Your Eyes To Banish Wrinkles
I have noticed that I have a few more lines around my eyes than I used to. I am not very good at remembering to use sunglasses on a regular basis. I am sure it would help prolong the inevitable if I wore them more often. Needless to say, I am loving this anti-wrinkle eye stick. The wonderful ingredients...
Make Saltwater Drinkable By Doing This
Making saltwater drinkable isn’t easy, but it may have just gotten slightly less difficult. A Portland high school student recently made headlines when he found a cheap, effective way to desalinate water. Desalination involves removing the salt from water. It is typically an expensive, costly process. However, Chaitanya Karamchedu from the Jesuit High School discovered a simple solution. During a...
This Is Why You Eat A Banana In The Middle Of Your Workout
So, you’ve started on a new exercise plan… most excellent! You’re doing a wonderful thing for your body and mind, as I’m sure you know. Perhaps your plan involves daily walking. Perhaps it is a moderate exercise routine three times per week, with some weights or a gym ball. Or, maybe you’re going full throttle and diving into vigorous...
Why You Should Avoid Chicken With White Stripes From Now On
When it comes to meat, the general consensus for health-conscious consumers is that the leaner the better. That’s why chicken breast is a popular choice. But if your chicken breast has white stripes, it may not be as healthy as you think. One group called Compassion In World Farming has an important message for consumers, so it’s best to...
