If you’ve ever had a nagging cold, relentless migraines, or acne that just won’t go away, chances are you’ve tried every drug, cream, and medicine on the market. Unfortunately, many of these drugs have both known and unknown side effects, such as a damaged stomach lining or making you drowsy, that affect our future health and...
Epsom salt baths are a popular way to relax and unwind after a long day. They are known for their ability to soothe the skin, reduce soreness and pain, aid in exercise and athletic performance recovery, reduce stress and aid sleep, promote foot health, and even draw out splinters. In this blog post, we will...
A study conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Ulsan has found that regular consumption of kimchi, as part of a calorie-controlled diet, can reduce body weight, abdominal fat, and index body fat in both overweight and obese individuals. The study also suggests that fermented kimchi may be a medicinal food due...
Since the Stone Age, humans have developed and refined the use of cutlery to prepare and eat their food. However, some foods are best enjoyed in their most natural form—eaten with your hands. Cultural norms and traditions around the world celebrate this tactile connection to food, enhancing the sensory and communal dining experience. Here are...
Air fryers have become a popular kitchen appliance, revolutionizing how many people cook by offering a healthier alternative to traditional frying. However, experts have recently highlighted several potential safety risks associated with their use. Here are seven key points to ensure safe and effective air fryer usage. 1. Avoid Cooking Whole Chickens Cooking a whole...
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...
Christina Burton, 29, from Greater Manchester in England, paid almost $100 for an at-home lip filling procedure. A beautician came to her home to give her dermal fillers. When Christina’s lips started to swell, they assured her the swelling was normal and continued with the procedure. But Christina said she knew something wasn’t right. “My...
Cancer is not a word anyone wants to hear coming from their doctor’s mouth. For anyone who has suffered cancer or is close to someone who has, they know too well how devastating it can be. While there are plenty of things we can do in our daily lives to prevent cancer, there are also...
Campfires are synonymous with summer. It wouldn’t be a proper camping trip without roasting marshmallows and hot dogs, and telling stories around the fire until late into the evening. Fires do, however, require constant maintenance, attention, and work, or else they’ll burn out. They need constant stoking, and you have to continuously add kindling and...
Nowadays, the journey from field to table for the food we eat can be quite long. Never before in history have we had such access to food from around the world. With incredible preservation methods and fast transportation, we can enjoy pineapples in Minnesota during January, even if they come from a can. However, being...
Cancer, as a broad spectrum of disease, is currently one of the leading causes of death worldwide (1) and is responsible for 30% of all deaths in Canada — more than any other disease or possible cause (2). Ovarian cancer specifically was estimated to have 2,800 new cases and 1,750 deaths in Canada (3), and...
Navigating the waters of high-energy options can be tough because so many companies will try to get you to take their “energy products” and supplements. But when you’re trying to eat foods that give you real energy and avoid all of the man-made junk out there, it can be confusing. Which foods are energy boosters,...