Frankincense is popularly used in traditional medicine to treat a wide variety of conditions. Also known as olibanum, frankincense is derived from the resin of Boswellian trees. It has a spicy and earthy scent and it could be found in the form of supplements, candles, lotions, and essential oils. The Health Benefits of Frankincense Although...
There’s a lot of debate about whether or not we should change our clocks each Fall and Spring. Some people say it’s better to change the clocks to enjoy more daylight, while others argue that it’s messing with our health. The latter of these groups is advocating that, for our health, we stick to standard...
Red light therapy and near-infrared light therapy are both treatments that use light to promote healing. Red light is a form of visible light, while near-infrared is a non-visible type of light. Both types of light have been shown to improve circulation and help with pain relief. What Is Red Light Therapy? Red light therapy...
You have probably heard the term anemia before. Most likely, if you are aware of what that term might mean, you associate it with a lack of or low iron in the body. Anemia is actually quite a bit more complex than that. Not only is it an umbrella term that could mean a variety...
They don’t warn you how demoralizing aging is. Things you used to do with ease, without even thinking, suddenly take hours. Little tasks become mountains. Activities you love become impossible. You may be treated like a child by people who are a quarter of your age. In addition, there are so many other undignified changes...
Pets may not understand the situation of the world right now, but a lot of them are happy they’re finally getting all the attention they need from their owners. Since so many of us humans are stuck at home due to the coronavirus outbreak, we now have enough time on our hands to rekindle the...
Many of us are spending much more time at home, and it’s practically pointless to say why (hint, we all know why). In the spirit of positivity, being at home means time for the activities we’ve always wanted to do. It can also mean spending more time with the kids. Alternatively, it means Netflix and...
Coca Cola products are everywhere, and you might not even realize it. The company that is recognized for its signature red label and classic white print is also behind many other recognizable brands like Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, Minute Maid, Smart Water, Honest Tea, Powerade, Vitamin Water, and many more [1]. You can find Coca Cola...
How will the creep explain to his friends that he got his burgling butt whooped by an 82-year-old woman? That would be a conversation I’d like to listen to. On Thursday night, Willie Murphy from Rochester, New York, was getting ready for bed when a man knocked on her door. He said he was sick...
A shop on Anglesey street in Wales, UK is working to tackle the problem of plastic waste. Paul Ellis, and his partner Leonie Gaulton, his partner, run the shop, and together have installed a milk machine for customers to fill reusable glass bottles, themselves! So far this implemented self-service has become increasingly popular. Their customers...
‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food’ This famous quote by Hippocrates is likely the most well-known and used nutritional phrase. David Maffeo, Senior Director of Support Services at Boston Medical Center is another to see the meaning behind this quote. On the rooftop of the Boston Medical Centre is a flourishing...
The poor kid wishes a butterfly would come and take him away to a place of peace, where there is no more pain. 13-year-old Rhys has spent his entire life battling with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare, life-limiting, and extremely painful condition that causes the skin to blister, fuse, and sometimes fall off. Most people born...
