Chantel is a creative writer, foster for local animal welfare, and mom to 2 young girls who inspire her with their wisdom beyond years, always keeping her on her toes!
Laundry detergent can be a lot like a rich, decadent dessert. You can smell it from down the street and it’s baked to absolute perfection. But, deep down inside, you know that those refined ingredients and cups of sugar can have both short-and-long-term effects on your health. In the same way, just because laundry detergent […]
Optical illusions are not only clever, but they are notorious for revealing certain personality traits! Look closely at the image below…the first object you see will reveal your best quality and what it can mean for you. Ready? Go! There’s a lot going on… we know. But it’ll be interesting to see where your subconscious […]
It seems like every day that you hear about another celebrity breakup or divorce after a few weeks. But every now and then you get some that truly and fully love each other enough to stick it out through the ups and downs. Here are some that might even inspire you in your love life! Robert Downey […]
We all know even the best of medications come with side-effects, but there’s a large portion of the population that’s even more vulnerable to the health risks of drugs than everyone else. If you’re 65 and over, there are many medications your body does not process like it used to; unfortunately, at times, this can […]
Husband and wife duo, Andy and Donna Fierlit, are enthusiastic world travelers. But they have different perspectives: Donna sees the world entirely from her wheelchair, while devoted husband Andy stands tall by her side. Donna suffered a brain aneurysm 27 years ago and is now paralyzed on one side of her body. Andy, acting on a […]
Recognizing the signs of abuse is crucial for safeguarding personal well-being and fostering healthy relationships. From subtle manipulations to overt aggression, these indicators serve as vital red flags demanding attention and action. Whether it’s emotional coercion, physical violence, or financial control, no form of abuse should be dismissed or tolerated. By acknowledging these warning signs […]
Fluoroquinolones are a class of antibiotics used to kill or stop the growth of bacteria (1). Fluoroquinolone antibiotics include ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gemifloxacin (Factive), levofloxacin (Levaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), and ofloxacin (Floxin)(1). Fluoroquinolone use has drawn concern from the FDA, among others, prompting the organization to update regulatory warnings on the antibiotic. A woman from Oklahoma is […]
Anxiety disorder is a severely misunderstood condition, that is so often assumed to be associated with general stress and worry that is common to day to day living. For this reason, people with anxiety and panic disorder shy away from being vocal about their experiences out of fear of being dismissed or rejected from those […]
Turning 2 years old is a really big deal! But for toddler Sienna Duffield, what was supposed to be a fun birthday party turned into a medical nightmare. Savina French-Bell noticed strange ulcers developing around her daughter’s mouth. The rash quickly developed into widespread itchy blisters, which burst and bled regularly. French-Bell describes the traumatic […]
Before relying on testing for answers, you are already gifted with a natural testing machine: your body. Listening closely to your body can provide you with some helpful hints on spotting diseases, like cancer, that you might otherwise overlook. Early detection is extremely important when it comes to cancer progression, so if you notice any […]
We’ll probably never get tired of throwing things in lava. It’s something that’s almost certainly taken place since time immemorial, and although there’s no practical way to turn lava lakes or flows into insane trash incinerators, it’s certainly a lot of fun to watch people try. The latest victim of a fresh Hawaiian lava flow appears to […]
Many dads are very involved throughout their partner’s pregnancy, in weekly childbirth classes couples can go over the stages of labour, birthing positions and breathing techniques. While the mom-to-be is rolling around on the yoga ball, her partner may be behind her learning how to perform a pelvic massage. There are plenty of involved dads […]
