Watch: Giant Alligator In Florida Stuns Social Media
Users on social media are so surprised by this video of a giant alligator, many believe it must be a hoax. But the woman who recorded the video, Florida resident Kim Joiner, says she was just lucky enough to spot the enormous creature while it was out taking a stroll. “Very exciting to see,” she told WFLA. Right place at...
Pucker Up With This Healing Tinted Lip Balm
I have several lipsticks that are just too bright or not quite right for the color for my skin. Instead of throwing them out, I now have a simple way to use them. With just a few ingredients, I can change the look and shade to one that I really look forward to using. I am so excited to share...
Live Dissections At The Zoo: Educational Or Just Cruel?
Ideally, zoos are places that provide a sanctuary for endangered species and an environment where people can experience the wonder and majesty of animals gathered from across the world. To be sure, depriving wild creatures of their natural habitats can be ethically questionable. However, zoological institutions can perform beneficial functions, too, such as educating the public about wildlife, which...
13 Strange Green Foods Everyone Should Eat
When I think of the color green, my mind conjures up images of weird or unappetizing things. Slime. Goo. Aliens. A person’s face before they're about to puke. None of which are the least bit appetizing, nor healthy. But in the world of food, green is definitely a good thing. Green vegetables, fruits and other weird and wonderful produce symbolizes...
Sick And Tired? Revitalize Your Health With This 14-Day Inflammation Challenge
Each and every day, we make choices. From what we eat to how often we sleep, we directly influence the level of inflammation in our bodies. As each day passes, we need to ask ourselves: are we contributing to positive health or are we continually making pro-inflammatory choices? You may be thinking, I don’t have arthritis, Crohn's or any other...
Are Pink Himalayan Salt Lamps A Hoax?
Michael’s was recently forced to recall 80,000 pink Himalayan salt lamps for fire risk, illustrating the sheer popularity of the trend. There’s little doubt that pink salt lamps add a peaceful ambiance to any room. But consumers say they do way more than that — from clearing up sinuses to curing insomnia. We’re left wondering, are these salt lamps...
Is Cannabis The Next Superfood?
If there’s one thing that’s more of a buzzword than “superfood,” it would have to be cannabis. Indeed, the mere idea of cannabis as a superfood might initially sound a bit like the awkward marriage of two millennial tropes, but could there be some truth behind the spin? First, what is a superfood? The term is actually surprisingly controversial. Cancer Research...
First Cocaine, Now Tapeworms Found In North American Salmon
Beware salmon lovers. You may want to avoid eating sushi after reading this. First, we reported that Puget Sound salmon contained cocaine, prescription drugs and other contaminants. Now, it turns out, a certain type of tapeworm has infected North American salmon. Previously thought to only infect fish in Asia, this parasite can now be found on salmon from Alaska...
Cancer Rates Are Plummeting (The Reason Is Actually Super Simple)
Good news on the national health front — cancer rates are down! According to the American Cancer Society, cancer rates are down by 25 percent since 1991. Although there are a number of factors involved in the decline of America’s number two killer, one in particular stands out: smoking. While medical advances in the treatment of cancer, as well as...
Are Your Emotions Making You Sick? (And What You Can Do To Regain Your Health)
Some years ago, I was out for a walk when I encountered a much older woman who was fetching her mail. A quick hello turned into a 20-minute conversation I’ll never forget. Despite silver hair and deep wrinkles, she seemed spry, chipper and full of life. I was surprised when she told me she was in her mid-90s since...
