Sarah is a baker, cook, author, and blogger living in Toronto. She believes that food is the best method of healing and a classic way of bringing people together. In her spare time, Sarah does yoga, reads cookbooks, writes stories, and finds ways to make any type of food in her blender.
When you try on shoes you haven’t worn in ages, you might notice they suddenly don’t fit. Your ankles and calves, which were once slender, are swelling like balloons. Whether the feet are hurting or not, they’re uncomfortable, especially when the only footwear that fits are flip flops and slippers. This swelling could be from […]
Everyone experiences itchy skin from time to time. It could come from dry skin from cold weather, bug bites, poison ivy, uncomfortable clothes, or certain types of soaps. However, some people experience itchiness on a regular basis, such as those with chronic conditions like eczema and psoriasis, and it can interfere with their quality of […]
Salt gets a bad rap because many people are warned against consuming too much of it. However, cutting out sodium entirely isn’t a good option either. This mineral is crucial for bodily functions like regulating blood pressure, preventing muscle pain, maintaining the nervous system, aiding the metabolism, and maintaining hydration. According to Melissa Prest, D.C.N., […]
If you’re a woman reading this, you’re probably aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer; however, most women have far less knowledge about cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in women worldwide.(9) Currently, the number of new cases of cervical cases each year is around 500, 000 and it kills 260,000 women […]
When many people think of depression, they think of individuals too sad to get out of bed or other popular images touted by Hollywood. Unfortunately, despite being widely discussed, depression’s stigma lingers. It’s difficult for those suffering from it to hear these untrue cliches about what they’re going through, and it may prevent them from […]
In 2004, Dan Buettner coined the term “blue zones” as he explored the world looking for the secrets of longevity. The National Geographic Explorer and journalist, along with a team of scientists and demographers, set out on a mission to find communities with people who enjoy long, high-quality lives. These areas became known as blue […]
Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that falls under the category of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It’s an autoimmune-mediated inflammatory condition that can affect any section of the digestive system. Many people assume that Crohn’s symptoms only affect the gut, but this is not the case. This condition can also affect the eyes, joints, bones, […]
How do you take your coffee? If you skip the cream and sugar, your preference may align with psychopathic with sadistic tendencies. A 2015 study from the University of Innsbruck in Austria found that a preference for black coffee and other bitter tastes is a common trait and trend for both sadistic and psychopathic personality […]
Stress is lethal: it messes with your body and can disrupt how you feel and function. It can cause everything from breakouts and bleeding gums to strokes, stomach problems, and for men, erectile dysfunction. Stress can make you forgetful, more fickle, and agitated. It will make you gain weight, lose hair, disrupt sleep (which leads […]
Every once in a while, we let our healthy daily diets escape us. So we up getting backed up and have some trouble going to the bathroom for maybe a day or two. But even then, the bloating, discomfort, and abdominal pain can be unbearable. That’s why we were blown away to hear about someone who […]
A cluster of elementary school kids sit at a picnic table in a grassy field, avidly watching 18-year-old Xavier Baty connect a solar panel cell to a small motor hooked up to a fan. With precise movements, he holds the panel toward the setting sun and shifts it slightly to change the speed of the […]
American actor Josh Charles once said, “My dad said to me growing up: ‘When all is said and done, if you can count all your true friends on one hand, you’re a lucky man.’” Some people may find counting their true friends a brutal exercise. It’s easy to list every likable acquaintance as a friend, […]