We’ve all felt it: the hair-prickling, teeth-gritting feeling of our skin brushing against something unpleasant, or the overpowering aroma of last night’s dinner at the bottom of the sink, or bits of sand or dirt underneath your feet as you step out of the shower. Or maybe you get a little squeamish listening to someone…

1 in 7 people suffer from moderate to severe migraines. Pulsing, throbbing migraine pain can last anywhere from four hours to three days. As if that weren’t bad enough, migraines can cause extreme sensitivity to smell, sound, light, and additional symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. But Aren’t Migraines Just Bad Headaches? No, migraines are…

Everyone likes to vent once-in-a-while when feeling angry or upset because it feels good and it’s a great way to reduce stress…or is it? Although venting sounds good in theory, psychologists claim it doesn’t make you feel any better but might actually make you feel worse! Although experts are uncertain why this happens, they do…

People have a love /hate relationship with onions. Let’s consider the humble onion. Onions come in many colors, white, red and yellow, and each is as healthy as the other. In fact, they are super healthy. Why? Well, according to Victoria Jarzabkowski, a nutritionist from the University of Texas,  onions offer people abundant sources of…

It seems everyone wants that “youthful complexion”, which is why so many people search for wrinkle removing creams and skin tightening procedures as they age. In ancient times, people used herbal formulas to maintain their youthful skin and appearance, but the modern era ushered in easier, not necessarily healthier, ways to satisfy those desires. Today,…

You probably have a favorite sleeping position that you naturally get into after crawling under the covers and getting ready to fall asleep. However, did you know that your sleeping position could impact your health? It can affect your breathing, cause neck and back pain, tummy trouble and shorten your lifespan! Sleeping on Your Back…

Carpets and rugs keep your home warm and cozy…but they can harbor dust, dust mites, fungal spores, pet dander and other allergens. Whether old or new, carpets and rugs can be a source of air pollutants, which affect indoor air quality negatively. Does that mean you need to rip them up and remodel with tile…

Most people are hesitant about going to the ER mainly because it can be expensive; no one wants to spend thousands of dollars just to find out all they have is severe indigestion! However, certain symptoms should never be ignored because they could be warning signs of a medical emergency. In these cases, timely treatment…

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the body but most of us don’t give it much thought. There are more than 300 chemical reactions in the body that require this mineral, and if that doesn’t get your attention, magnesium deficiency can cause physical and mental health problems. Several studies have shown that…

  There are forty-one million estimated contact lens wearers in the United States according to the CDC, and almost of all them practice at least one behavior that puts their eyes at risk.[1] Contacts are very convenient. You don’t have to worry about them jiggling around on your face, falling or breaking when you’re going…

When was the last time you cleaned your fridge and threw out all of the old, or questionable, food? If you’re like most people, it’s probably been a while. Deep cleaning the refrigerator is a task most people dread, which is why many of us don’t do it as often as we should. The average…

55% of Americans over the age of 50 have osteoporosis or low bone mass. That’s more than 40 million people! Osteoporosis is a condition that makes bones brittle, greatly increasing the risk of fractures. It is, therefore, no surprise that about 75% of hip, spine and forearm fractures occur in older adults, especially post-menopausal women….