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Author: Julie Hambleton

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5 min read Health

What’s a fruit you can eat that’s like a trip to a health retreat in the tropics and a deliciously sweet snack all in one bit?  Passion fruit! Though not commonly found in the North American fruit basket, passion fruit is loaded with health benefits that will make you reconsider its place on your kitchen...

7 min read Food and Drink

Our liver is a very important organ in our bodies. It’s our liver’s job to process and get rid of toxins floating around in our bloodstream, create proteins and other products essential for the functioning of our bodies, and to store vital nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Yeah, it does a lot. Without a...

2 min read News

A new math problem went viral in Japan because of how many people were unable to solve it. This Japanese math problem has made its way across the ocean and now we’re challenging you to see if you can solve it. The Viral Japanese Math Problem In Japan in the 1980s, 90% of 20-year-olds were...

7 min read

Over the course of their lives, children have many different teachers. The first of these, however, and arguably the most formative, are their parents. Children learn social behaviors, right and wrong, and basic life skills from their parents. These are 11 things I’m teaching my kids before the age of 10 to help them be...

4 min read Health

“Middle-aged” women are not the same as they once were: Most of us don’t picture long-haired, jeans, and converse-wearing women when we hear this term. A 2017 survey done exclusively for The Telegraph shows that society’s image of women in their 40s and 50s no longer fits with who they actually are. This is the...

4 min read Health

Eye cancer, although relatively rare, poses a significant threat to one’s vision and overall health. Being aware of the signs and symptoms of eye cancer is crucial for early detection and successful treatment. While many people are familiar with common ocular conditions, such as redness or blurred vision, there is a little-known symptom of eye...

5 min read Health

Laundry detergent, a staple in most households, is crucial in keeping our clothes clean and fresh. We rely on traditional laundry detergents to effectively remove stains, dirt, and odors from our garments. Unfortunately, not all laundry detergents are made equal, and in fact, many traditional detergents contain questionable ingredients. This is the ‘dirty side’ of...

6 min read Health

Dealing with a toothache can be an incredibly painful and uncomfortable experience. It can make simple tasks like eating or speaking a challenge and greatly impact our overall well-being. While it’s always best to seek professional dental care, there are natural remedies that you can try at home to alleviate toothache pain. These are 11...

5 min read Health

If you have known anyone who has experienced Dementia, you know how awful it can be. As it slowly takes over that person’s brain, they lose their capacity to do different things, bit by bit. Naturally, at some point in their dementia journey, they will no longer be able to drive. Did you know, however,...

6 min read Health

Have you ever heard of Castor oil? Maybe your grandparents used it or you read about it in a book, but have you ever considered what it might be for? Castor oil has been used for centuries for its numerous health benefits. These benefits are often spoken anecdotally, but is there actually evidence to back...

7 min read Health

Estrogen is a crucial hormone that plays a significant role in the health of both women and men. While it is commonly known as the “female” hormone, men also have estrogen in their bodies, although in smaller amounts. Imbalances in estrogen levels can lead to various health issues, affecting both women and men. What is...