Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) are most commonly known for relaxing baths, but there are plenty of other ways to take advantage of their benefits! 1. Epsom Salt For Your Hair What to Do: Dissolve Epsom salts into your regular conditioner using a 1:1 ratio. Apply to your hair as you normally would, then rinse out...
Coconut milk combines with ground turmeric and lavender for a soothing homemade coffee creamer that’s equally delicious hot or cold. There is no need for artificial ingredients and processed sweeteners to achieve the yummy coffee flavors that are so popular at coffee shops. For this recipe, we merged the mellow flavors of turmeric and lavender...
Maybe you remember planking as that short-lived online craze way back when; lying face down on top of random objects and posting pictures on Twitter and Facebook. Well, the kind of planking you may be more familiar with is the dreaded minute of holding a firm position on the ground during your workout. You lie...
This egg-shaped abode is powered by solar and wind energy, includes rainwater collection and filtration, and even has a kitchenette that can be used to prepare a hot meal. Ambition to live off-grid does not come without its difficulties. First, there is the task of explaining to your friends and family members why you desire to detach from...
We all love bread, but choosing a healthy brand can be tricky. Multigrain bread doesn’t guarantee that the bakers used whole grain. Whole wheat bread can become problematic for those who suffer from inflammation and gluten sensitivity. Even gluten-free options are dizzying, and manufacturers often slip nasty ingredients into the dough. Therefore, there is no...
Mold is a type of fungi that can be found in the air and all around us (read this article to find out where it might be hiding). Naturally, mold breaks down dead materials and can be found on decaying food and plants or growing in soil. Moisture is the key to mold growth, it...
If you’re going to eat, you’re going to poop; it’s just a natural biological function that everyone faces in life. However, not everyone is willing to share the sordid details of their bowel movements. In fact, new studies have shown that many people are uncomfortable talking about bowel movements (which might explain the startling number...
The old saying goes “an elephant never forgets.” But elephants not only have incredible memories, as new research has now revealed a surprising depth to the elephant psyche. Proving they are closer to humans psychologically than we ever previously thought. Don’t believe it? Maybe you will after you hear about the baby elephant at Thailand’s...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Could a magnesium deficiency be to blame for your chronic inflammation? Whether it be asthma or diabetes, inflammation is often the culprit. We know that inflammation is caused by issues such as stress...
Jaxon Feeley says he will do anything to save his 2-year-old Weimaraner, Rambo. That includes selling his house to pay the staggering $24,000 he now owes in vet bills after the beloved dog went into hypovolemic shock. This condition is life-threatening as it is brought on by severe blood or other fluid loss. This results...
Stretching can be great for your health, but there are all too many myths about stretching readily available out there. Unfortunately, if we believe too many of these stretching myths, we may not reap the maximum benefit from our stretches—and in some cases, we end up only causing ourselves pain and injury. 1. Static Stretching...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. The thyroid gland, a small, butterfly-shaped gland, is situated in the neck. It is one of the most vital endocrine glands in the human body, responsible for producing and releasing thyroid hormones. These...
