Lavender are beautiful purple flowers with a sweet fragrance, but they are also delicious to eat. Lavender honey and lavender goat cheese have already become beloved products, but the possibilities shouldn’t end there. When paired with the yumminess of cupcakes, lavender gives a subtly sweet, citrus flavor. Add the heavenly taste of honey and the creaminess of […]
Humans have been using medicinal plants for thousands of years. Early on in our existence, people discovered that nature has done a pretty good job at providing things for stomach problems, pain, concentration, and more. Though modern medicine has now given us the ability to manage and heal more illnesses, diseases, and conditions than we […]
It’s no surprise that we damage our hair on a near-daily basis. Even if you don’t use a ton of products or heat, hair can be damaged from exposure to sunlight, and chemicals that we come into contact with like chlorine in pools. Unfortunately, hair damage is often unavoidable, especially if you need to employ […]
According to several studies, essential oils may help with seasonal allergies. Also called “hay fever” or seasonal allergic rhinitis, allergies can flare up during certain times of the year, namely when plants begin to release pollen particles into the air. Symptoms often include sneezing, a stuffy nose, watery eyes, and itchiness, depending on the person. […]
Civilisations around the world have been using various clays for centuries to promote better health, improve skin, and ward off disease. The use of clay to promote better health, however, is a fairly new concept to North Americans, and we are only just beginning to research the science behind the potential benefits of clay. In […]
Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues, leading to inflammation and damage in various organs and systems of the body. Early detection of lupus is crucial for effective management and for preventing further […]
Aren’t grandmothers the best? They feed us, comfort us, and take care of us when we’re sick. They love spoiling us, so it’s important that we show Grandma how much we love and appreciate her by spoiling her a little right back. We asked the team to put together a list of 25 of our […]
There’s nothing better than a good hair day to get you feeling great. But nothing will trample on that good day more than thin hair that refuses to cooperate. Anyone with thin hair will tell you that it’s a constant battle to get any volume in the hair department. Luckily, there are some tricks for […]
An antibiotic is any substance that inhibits the growth and replication of a bacterium or kills it outright. The introduction of antibiotics into medicine revolutionized the way infectious diseases were treated and allowed doctors to treat infections that were previously likely to kill patients. Antibiotics are one of the most common classes of drugs today, […]
That time of year is coming, and the bugs are biting! As summer arrives and you venture outside for more adventurous activities, you will become a snack for mosquitoes and other equally annoying bugs. My kids and I seem to be mosquito magnets, so getting relief from bites is a must for us. Using the power […]
When we picture upper lip hair, most of us picture the many mustaches that the men in our lives have had over the years. What many of us don’t think about is the upper lip hair that many women deal with themselves on a regular basis. Though all women have extremely fine hairs above their […]
