Rosacea can start out as what seems to be a rosy glow on the cheeks. Over time, little red squiggle marks appear on the skin. A quick visit to the dermatologist can confirm a diagnosis of this common skin condition. The rosy glow of rosacea usually manifests after 30. “Rosacea is one of the most undiagnosed […]
Is this even possible? You may be surprised, but many countries around the globe have already adopted or are currently toying with the idea of a three-day weekend in order to promote a healthier work/life balance and increase the productivity and creativity of employees. In the Netherlands a workweek is approximately 29 hours, Denmark and […]
Narcissism is a very widespread issue today in our society. Most of us have heard the term “narcissistic” thrown around in conversations from time to time. This term is often used to describe an individual who is full of themselves or overly cocky. However, a true narcissist is an individual that is completely selfish, has […]
Ulcerative colitis can be a painful and difficult disease to manage. There are treatments available, but there is no cure. Fortunately, there are some complementary therapies available that can help provide significant relief to people with ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease affecting the large intestine or colon. It is one of the […]
Big food has made many attempts in the past to trick consumers and rename harmful ingredients. One of these ingredients is high fructose corn syrup. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has had many different names, including fructose, corn syrup, corn sugar, isoglucose, and glucose syrup. And these are just a few of the many names […]
Being prepared in any disaster is essential to survival and could very well be the difference between life and death. You may be asking yourself, “What do I get, how much of it and where or how do I store all this stuff?” The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) suggests that households have three days […]
Everyone can admit to taking a “selfie” — aiming a smartphone camera at yourself — from time to time, whether it be alone or with a group of friends when no one else around to take the photo. In recent years, the word selfie was added to the dictionary. People use “selfie-sticks” to take better […]
If you’re convinced that getting to your goal weight is impossible without extreme effort, you might be in for a surprise. This simple daily habit could make a big difference to your health. Studies show that sunlight exposure in the morning improves weight loss. One study has even concluded that a person’s exposure to morning […]
Do you know what the number one way to boost your immune system is? Is it taking vitamins? Eating plenty of vegetables? Getting outside in the sun? Exercising? All of those things are extremely important, but they are not the number one way to boost your immune system. According to a study published in the […]
We get many vitamins from foods we eat, but none is quite like vitamin D. Nicknamed the “sunshine vitamin,” we obtain it best through exposure to sunlight. With between 80 to 90 percent of our vitamin D intake coming from the sun, knowing just how much sunlight we need to expose ourselves to — and […]
