When I was a teen, hydrogen peroxide was my go-to teeth-whitener, and something I would spray on my hair to get that “sun kissed” look. Years later, you can still find a bottle in my medicine cabinet as an inexpensive way to whiten teeth, and disinfect cuts and scrapes. What is Hydrogen Peroxide? Hydrogen peroxide […]
It turns out that eating a handful of nuts daily could effectively keep colon cancer from recurring after surgery. In fact, research, from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, suggests that eating certain nuts might prove to be as effective as chemotherapy, and may actually keep patients from dying. Nuts and Colon Cancer A daily handful […]
An anxiety disorder can range from social anxiety to outright panic attacks. Doctors will generally prescribe medications that work on the central nervous system — like lorazepam. They may also prescribe beta blockers or antidepressants. Unfortunately, with those prescription drugs often comes nausea, vomiting, weight gain, diarrhea and sexual problems. Fortunately, you don’t have to […]
Listerine may be a common household item, but there are many ways to make use of the $6 bottle than freshening your breath. Although they may be a little out there, here are 10 alternative ways to put that blue-green liquid to good use, outside of a mouthwash. 1. Clean Your Toothbrush Fill a clean […]
The beneficial reasons for using soap may be diminishing in the sense that commercial soap is produced with so many chemicals that it could cause more harm than good. Due to vague labeling procedures, soap can actually contain thousands of harmful chemicals leading to cancer, asthma, hormone distortions, thyroid issues and endocrine distortion. The antibacterial […]
It’s fair to say that all of us want younger looking skin. As we age, the supple skin of our youth begins to lose its elasticity, with the resultant wrinkles a testament to our advancing years. Because no one is immune to wrinkles, it’s a multi-billion dollar industry. Cosmetic companies continue to cash in big […]
We all suffer from acid reflux at some point in our lives. Until I adopted a paleo way of eating, I used to suffer from a bad case of acid reflux at least once a week. While that was certainly bad, I continue to have friends and family who suffer from acid reflux every single […]
You can be having the worst day ever, but you come home to find your dog looking up at you. Suddenly everything is just a little bit better. Is your dog weaving a magic spell, or could it be your hormones at work? It turns out that when humans look into the eyes of their […]
Constipation is a pretty horrible feeling. It gets even worse when you’ve been constipated for days, wanting nothing more than to release the pressure in your bowels, to no avail. The simple act of pooping, a normal part of being human, should not be so difficult. But for many people, it often is. If you […]
The average person will sleep for around 25 years in their lifetime. That makes sleep kind of a big deal. Sure, some of that time might be spent napping on the couch, at your work desk or in a sun-drenched hammock. But the lion’s share of that sleeping occurs in your bed, on a mattress. […]
