Is chemotherapy really worth it? It’s a question many people ask and rightly so. While some believe it’s absolutely necessary – sometimes it is – we often hear devastating stories of how it completely alters someone’s life and not for the better. One team of researchers from Australia, using data from both their country and...

Who hasn’t seen those pesky yellow weeds pop up in the garden from time to time? Yet try as you might – from picking them to poisoning them – nothing keeps them at bay for too long. Perhaps it’s time you embraced the tenacious dandelion and all the benefits it can bring. Dandelion has been...

Written By: Jennafer Ashley Crunch into these cheesy sweet potato crisps with zesty herbs for a fiber-rich snack. Craving potato chips? These sweet potato crisps are coated in cheesy dairy-free nutritional yeast and dried herbs for flavorful munchies with no frying necessary. Start by slicing sweet potatoes into thin slices of about 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch. Tip: Choose large sweet...

None of us are immune to the effects of time. Our hair thins and greys, wrinkles begin to form, and bones seem to creak. One of the most common signs of aging, however, is loose or saggy skin. While it’s natural and happens to everyone, that doesn’t mean people are very accepting of it. Luckily,...

When it comes to losing weight, there are numerous fad diets and trendy ingredients that claim to be the secret to shedding pounds. Among these, coconut oil and butter have gained attention as potential aids in weight loss, following along with what is known as the Keto diet. As we know, however, nutrition trends that...

Vertigo can be a debilitating condition that affects your balance and spatial orientation. It can make you feel as if you or the environment around you is spinning or moving when there’s actually no motion. While vertigo can be a temporary and isolated issue, it can also become a chronic problem if not properly addressed....

People have eaten peanut butter for generations. For many of us, it is a comfort food. We grew up eating peanut butter and jam sandwiches, ants on a log, peanut butter Ritz Bitz, peanut butter cups, and the list goes on. It is loved for its creamy texture, rich flavor, and ability to be paired...

Why spend so much money purchasing products you could make at home yourself with something that’s supposed to be thrown away? Oranges are awesome fruits with amazing health benefits and a lot of people love to eat them in a variety of ways, subsequently tossing loads and loads of peels in the trash. Well, you...

Humans have been using medicinal plants for thousands of years. Early on in our existence, people discovered that nature has done a pretty good job at providing things for stomach problems, pain, concentration, and more. Though modern medicine has now given us the ability to manage and heal more illnesses, diseases, and conditions than we...

So much for health: A study published in the Journal of Hepatology found dietary and herbal supplements lead to liver damage 20 percent of the time. “While many Americans believe supplements to be safe, government regulations (Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994) require less safety evidence to market products than what is required for conventional pharmaceuticals” Dr....

For a condition so common, autism remains poorly understood by many.   The chances are you have a friend, acquaintance, or family member who has autism – or at least, knows someone who does. After all, 1 in 68 children in the United States is estimated to be on the autistic spectrum (1, 7). Yet, so...

One of the reasons dogs make such great companions is that they’re so good at communicating with us. They wear their emotions on their faces far more than most non-human animals. We’ve now discovered that’s because they are aware we’re watching, and have learned that humans are visual creatures who respond to facial cues. At...