Doctors (and common sense) are warning against a pseudoscientific practice that involves eating and putting mushed up oak galls into the vagina, claiming it’s an “organic” way to clean, heal, and tighten the vagina. The product was being peddled by a Malaysian “health shop” on the e-commerce site Etsy. The instructions advise customers to boil the...
Weight loss has never been considered a journey for the faint-hearted. Some people would rather resort to surgical fat removal than embark on diets and regular workouts. A survey published on Health.com explains that 2 out of 5 people who embark on diets give up after the first seven days. Another grim statistic is that...
We cannot really overstress the important role of the human brain. It is the control center for our mental and physical processes and enables us to perform our everyday activities effectively. However, as we age, our cognitive health begins to decline, so maintaining a healthy brain throughout life is vital. Several factors contribute to brain...
The vagus nerve is something that is becoming more appreciated all the time as scientists continue to research it. This nerve could be an answer to reducing chronic inflammation in the body. While some research has focused on stimulating it through implants, there are actually less invasive and more natural ways to stimulate the vagus nerve. ...
Cancer does not have a single cause, but instead is the result of the interaction of several factors. [1] However, certain factors, such as obesity and smoking, can increase one’s risk of developing cancer. There is one major factor, though, that many new patients under the age of 45 share in common. An oncologist from...
Parents have always been giving it their best shot as there’s really no perfect way to raise kids. However, there’s a huge gap in behavior standards between kids of today and the older generations. The entitled attitude is at an all-time high, loneliness is a real problem, depression is more alarming than ever before, and...
I love eating pineapples. As part of a fruit salad, with ham, or on a pizza – they’re sweet, delicious, and also just so happen to be really good for your health. 6 Reasons Pineapples Are Amazing 1. Every Serving Contains 10 Essential Nutrients That’s right, in and around all that yellowy goodness is a...
Walnuts are often praised for their health benefits, such as reducing LDL cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing inflammation. [1] However, doctors have warned that you should not consume walnuts if you have a commonly diagnosed medical condition. What is this condition, and how does eating walnuts put you at risk? To find out more,...
She shook this table really hard… Gender equality is a venture that women aren’t backing down from anytime soon. In an explicit Facebook post, Australian celebrity blogger and mom of four, Constance Hall called out husbands who have to wait to be asked before they help with chores [1]. A woman doesn’t have to nag...
For decades, marriage has been glorified as one of life’s greatest achievements. For this reason, single people (women in particular) have historically been shamed for not being in a romantic relationship, being made to feel as though something was wrong with them. This is what psychologist Bella DePaulo, Ph.D., refers to as “mental blanketing”- the...
The United States continues to experience a rise in dementia cases annually, with around 5.8 million people currently afflicted with this disease. Therefore, if someone you know starts to show signs of dementia, it is easy to assume they are afflicted. However, numerous other ailments share the same symptoms as dementia, such as a vitamin...
Medical professionals are often some of the most trustworthy individuals. So much in fact, people entrust their lives, health, and well-being to medical professionals. Sadly, not all medical professionals are trustworthy. One woman found this out after having an unnecessary breast exam. Understandably, she wanted to share her experience with others, seemingly to prevent them...
