This article was originally published in March 2018 and has since been updated. When your child is sick, you do everything in your power to help them. From the flu to something more serious, a loving parent will always do what they can to get their child the care that they need. That’s exactly what...

Feta cheese is one of the most unique cheeses you can find. Its mildly nutty in flavor, has a soft but firm texture, and adds the perfect slightly salty, cheesy punch to an otherwise boring dish. If you’ve ever had Greek, Mediterranean, or Middle Eastern food, then you know how much feta can elevate a...

While grapefruit is praised for being a low-sugar, beneficial fruit with plenty of vitamin-C, potassium, and fiber – if you’re taking certain medications, this seamlessly healthy fruit, can become rather dangerous. Why are the natural components of grapefruit so risky?  While grapefruit does not directly alter your medication, it does interact with an enzyme in...

Soybean oil is the most widely consumed edible oil in the United States. In 2019, Americans consumed about 10.66 million metric tonnes of soybean oil, which equates to almost 67 percent of all edible oils consumed that year. Soybean oil consumption was more than four times that of canola oil, and seven times that of...

Back problems are one of the most common ailments that affect huge numbers of people every single day. While there are a variety of reasons why people experience back problems, there are just as many ways to help get rid of the pain. These are some of the best natural ways to help improve back...

We all know by now that ginger is good for us. We know that it has antibacterial properties and that it can give our immune systems a little support during cold and flu season. Recently, however, another benefit of this spicy root has been explored: It helps fights body fat. Specifically, it can potentially prevent...

Your liver is one of the most vital organs in the body. Although it often does not get as much attention as the heart or the lungs, the liver performs over five hundred functions. For this reason, it is important that you keep your liver- and more importantly, your liver mitochondria- healthy. New research has found...

Professionals sometimes refer to our gut as the “second brain” of our bodies. Beyond just the physical sensations we have when trying to make a decision (aka the “gut feeling”), our gut has a large influence on our overall mental and physical well-being. But what exactly is our “gut” and how do we improve our...

Did that get your attention? It was meant to. These are the types of headlines that we see quite often when it comes to some of our favorite things including coffee, chocolate, and wine. One day, they’re bad for us, and the next, they’re deemed as the fountain of youth. Why the controversy? Well, that’s...

Today we’re living in a world full of aches and pains, physically, mentally, and emotionally.  I too often hear the words ‘getting old sucks’ as people reach for the closest pill bottle. While getting older does change the dynamics of our bodies, there are more influences than just that for most of our complaints.  Even...

On New Year’s Day, Lachlan was found dead in his home in New South Wales, Australia after consuming one teaspoon of caffeine powder in his protein shake. At first, rumors said the 21-year-old guitarist’s demise was due to an illicit drug overdose, but that idea was quickly dismissed when the family received the coroner’s report. ...

Mononucleosis is an often harmless infectious illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It is known as “the kissing disease” because it’s contagious and spread mainly through saliva. The virus is very common and a lot of people are exposed to it in adolescence. The symptoms of mono are similar to that of the flu and...