Is The Illegal Rhino Horn Trade Funding North Korea’s Nuclear Arms?
Hong Soon-kyung, a former envoy to the country’s Thai embassy, says North Korea is helping to fund its nuclear arms program through illegal wildlife trafficking. Apparently, North Korean diplomats in Africa buy rhino horns and other illegally trafficked wildlife parts from poachers. They then smuggle them into China or Vietnam. Authorities rarely search the bags of diplomats, reducing the...
3 Strange Enemas: Are They Good Or Dangerous?
The enema isn’t the most glamorous of medical treatments, yet nonetheless, interest in this practice has exploded in recent years. For anyone who hasn’t heard of it, an enema is basically the practice of piping liquid into the rectum via a lubricated tube. It might not sound comfortable, but enthusiasts claim enemas can treat a variety of problems, from...
Take A Cold Water Plunge — It’s Good For You
At one time or another, you’ve probably jumped into a freezing, cold shower or experienced the water suddenly chill from a toilet flush. Well, it turns out that bone-chilling cold water is actually quite good for your body, skin and mind. From burning fat to relieving depression, here’s why turning the water from hot to cold, at the end...
Beware Of These 9 Foods From China That Could Be Contaminated
The air quality in China is notoriously bad. Unfortunately, water and soil pollution in the People’s Republic is just as horrendous. Asia may seem like a long way off, but thanks to globalization, contaminated food from China is finding its ways onto supermarket shelves in this country. Why is this happening? What Chinese food products pose a danger? And...
Oranges, Apples And Celery Can Make Your Pits Smell Better. Here’s Why
Some fruits have pits — but what about using fruits and other plant-based foods on your own pits? Ha, I know that sounds weird, but hear me out for a second. Have you ever eaten a lot of garlic, only to realize that your skin seems like it could slay a vampire the following day? You’re not imagining it...
Keep Flu At Bay With This Cleansing Detox Soup
What better way to start the new year than with a big bowl of this beautiful detox soup? It warms me up while building my immune system and trust me, I need all the help I can get this time of year. It is so important to build my immune system up so I can fight off what the...
California Bans Business Travel To 4 Anti-LGBT States
When it comes to LGBT rights, the “Golden State” means business. Just weeks ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration into the White House, California passed a bill prohibiting state-funded business travel to states that discriminate against the LGBT community. So, if you’re a government employee in California, don’t expect to visit North Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee or Kansas on the state’s...
Is It Animal Cruelty To Dress Your Dog? This Dog Says Yes
We’ve all see the growing trend of people dressing up their dogs in sweaters, hats, boots and more. Some people even dress other types of pets, such as cats. In certain cases, this makes sense — such as a coat on a short-furred dog on a very cold day. But way too many people take it to the extreme....
Adjust Your Shower Temp For The Perfect Shower
For those of you who watch Survivor, you know that receiving a reward can be a highly beneficial experience. When you watch someone on an island for 20-plus days win the opportunity to have a shower, you consciously realize how lucky you are to have that option whenever you please. Nothing beats a good shower, but are you having the...
Here’s Why You Need This All-Fat Energy Elixir
Nutrition can be confusing, but if you’re aiming to improve your health this upcoming year, there are certain components that are pretty much black and white. Take soda, for instance, a sugary beverage that clearly does more harm than good. We know that drinking can after can isn’t good for us, just as we know that a big bowl...
