This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is characterized by excessive sugar (glucose) in the bloodstream. This occurs when the body produces insufficient insulin (the primary hormone that regulates blood sugar) or cannot utilize insulin...

Tipping etiquette has become controversial as customers are outraged that they’re expected to cover the cost of employees’ livable wages. In contrast, it’s a great way to show your appreciation for a job or service well done. Yet it can get confusing to know exactly how much to leave. Here’s a guide to offer some...

Do you find yourself coming down with multiple colds every winter? Do eat healthily, get a good amount of sleep every night, and still feel run-down? It may be time to start taking better care of your lymphatic system. What is Your Lymphatic System? The lymphatic system is part of your immune system. It transfers...

Over the last few years, there has been a massive shift away from wheat. For some, the shift is simply a lifestyle choice, but for others, it isn’t so much a choice as it is necessary. In either case, you have probably noticed the increase in (expensive) non-wheat food products stocking the shelves of your...

Breast Cancer is terrifying. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women across the globe, and the second-most prevalent cancer overall. (1) This statistic rings true in the United States, where 1 in every 8 American women are expected to develop breast cancer in their lifetime. (2) Naturally, many resources have been put into...

Nothing prepared Jenny and Kendyl Kole for the arrival of Grayson. After two healthy kids and normal pregnancies, the unsuspecting parents didn’t think the third child would be any different. However, Grayson is a miracle. He was born on February 15, 2013, with a vast array of health issues that baffled his doctors. He was...

Runi Khatun, 22, suffered from extreme abdominal pain before being rushed to Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital. She couldn’t hold down any food, and her body was so emaciated, the doctors couldn’t operate immediately. Once they stabilized her, they took her into surgery and found over $64,000 worth of jewelry and coins in her...

The scary part about cancer is that it can appear in unexpected places—or barely appear at all. This was the case for 24-year-old middle school teacher Gibson Miller. The Manhattan resident noticed a little spot underneath her left eye. It looked like a pimple, except it didn’t go away on its own. After a while, Miller...

Diet tips are becoming confusing. What’s healthier, a high- or low-fat diet, high- or low-carb, or high- or low-protein? What’s better, eating whole grains or skipping grains, coffee or no coffee, raw foods or cooked, going vegan or eating meat? The list of questions goes on and plagues every individual interested in improving their health....

Sierra Greenlee experienced every parent’s worst nightmare: the loss of a child. After suddenly slipping into a coma, her three-year-old daughter, Arya, stopped breathing. She was rushed to the hospital, but doctors were unable to revive her. How did this happen to a seemingly healthy little girl? The answer: Arya Greenlee had undiagnosed type 1...

Women are forces of nature in their own right, and when they set their minds fully on something, they are usually a force to be reckoned with. Despite being in the 21st century, one could still consider it to be ‘a man’s world.’ Women are becoming CEOs, Presidents, scientists, leading actresses and so much more....

Insecurities, doubts, judgments. We know it all, each and every one of us. Then again, it is a wonder why so many people face the ridicule they do every day. Our differences are judged, rather than praised. One woman with lymphedema has decided to overcome her own insecurities after being shamed for her giant leg...