Does Having Sex Change the Size of Your Vagina?
If you have ever been worried that having too much sex or a well-endowed partner may cause size changes to your vagina, put those fears to bed (so to speak). Turns out the vagina is a very resilient part of the body that literally "bounces back" to its pre-activity size quite efficiently. The mysterious love canal Vaginas are designed to be...
5 Tips for Healthier Grocery Shopping
Grocery shopping can feel like a scavenger hunt when seeking out good quality food, avoiding toxic ingredients and trying to get the best value for money. Menu-planning and list-making are great tools if you have the time, but this is not the only way to shop effectively. Here are five smart strategies to find the best, most nutritious food in...
Is Baltimore Burning in Your Heart?
" It is the soul's duty to be loyal to its own desires. It must abandon itself to its master passion."- Rebecca West There are riots going on everyday, every hour and every minute - all around the world - forces battling against each other - anger, clashes, pain. You may see it, you may hear about it, but do...
Do You Know How to Listen to Your Body?
“Listen to your body” has turned into a popular catchphrase in health, wellness, and mind/body circles. Yoga teachers say it during class, dieticians may say it as a way of helping you figure out what kind of food (and how much) you should be eating, and it’s a favorite slogan of wellness advocates like Deepak Chopra and Oprah. But what...
The Latest in Gold Mining: Does Your Poop Contain Precious Gold?
Throughout history, the search for gold has driven mankind to some surprising extremes, but the latest possible source may be a big stretch for some. Apparently, there are some researchers who think your poop should be mined for gold and other precious metals. Is there gold in your crapper Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are looking at finding ways...
Fruits That Naturally Taste Like Dessert
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be difficult for those who have an insatiable sweet tooth, especially when faced with the decision to eat a fruit instead of a brownie for dessert. It may surprise you to know that there are fruits that taste like rich, creamy desserts. The following are just some of the many selections of decadent, sweet...
7 Really Gross Bacon Pairings
Bacon: absolutely delicious, and long demonized. While many of us have a long-held belief that from a health perspective, bacon is evil—this is not the case if you get the real thing. However, even if you do get real bacon, it CAN be made evil when combined with certain foods! Before we get to that, let's talk about the difference...
5 Surprising Health Benefits of Coffee
Ah… there is nothing quite so comforting as a hot cup of coffee on a chilly morning, or for that matter, anytime. Just the aroma of the brewed beans seems to instill happy feelings in me. But is it true that coffee can actually do more than promote good feelings and enrich our time with friends? I was curious...
How and Why to Treat Plantar Warts Naturally (5 Ways)
Plantar warts are a common result of human papillomavirus growing on the skin. The term “plantar” simply refers to the location of the wart, on the sole of the foot. About 10 percent of youths have warts at any one time, and 22 percent of children will get a wart at some point. The virus causes the skin to become...
Rye Flour and Other Non-Toxic Shampoos from Your Kitchen
If you’re a health-conscious person (which you probably are if you’re reading this!), you may have spared a thought to your personal care products. You might have heard about some concerning chemicals in mainstream shampoos, bodywashes and conditioners, such as parabens, perfumes, sulfates and phthalates. It’s wise to avoid products containing these chemicals for the following reasons: Parabens are absorbed through...
