The symptoms of heartburn can make you feel like your heart is on fire, but taking medication to soothe it may put you at a higher risk for a heart attack. Research from Stanford University has linked common heartburn medications with a higher potential to suffer heart attacks. Scientists collected the electronic medical records of […]
Essential oil use does not have to be complicated. Once you know the basic properties of an oil, it’s easy to discover new ways to use them. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways to use these beneficial oils in your life. Here are 59 to get you started. These are only a few […]
When we think of chamomile, most of us immediately think of a soothing cup of tea before bed, to help promote those essential Zs. This is certainly an accurate portrayal, as chamomile has been used for generations to aid in relaxation and ward off that fiend known as insomnia. However, chamomile has many other potent […]
Between work, wrangling a toddler, and maintaining some semblance of order in my home, I’ve often struggled with getting myself to bed on time. However, each time I forsake sleep for something “more important” I feel I need to do, my mind and body suffers! Through the years, I’ve learned how absolutely crucial sleep — […]
I began to develop lower back pain while playing college basketball and I haven’t fully recovered. Some days I still feel a dull ache in my lower back that ricochets up my spine — and the pain sticks around for days. I can attest to the fact that dealing with it can create a major […]
The symptoms of heartburn can make you feel like your heart is on fire, but taking medication to soothe it may put you at a higher risk for a heart attack. Research from Stanford University has linked common heartburn medications with a higher potential to suffer heart attacks. Scientists from Stanford University collected the electronic […]
For those who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), you know how debilitating this condition can be. Making you feel as though the world is wrapped around your ankles, it becomes tougher and tougher not to drag your feet day-in and day-out. For years, many medical professionals did not believe that this condition was real […]
Some of the things we do for beauty and personal grooming may seem extreme, but looking back in history, it’s amazing humanity has survived as long as it has. From the many uses of animal parts and waste, to mercury ointments for disease, history is littered with hygiene habits and remedies that may just make […]
