Parents are hyper-vigilant about their children’s health and well-being. Small things, however, can go unnoticed if you aren’t aware of them. This is what happened to this mom and her two-year-old toddler named George who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer after his mother spotted an unusual detail in a holiday photo. This...
You have very small mites living on your face right now. There are hundreds to thousands of them. They’re invisible to the naked eye, about 0.3 millimeters long (just to put that in perspective, 1 millimeter is the thickness of a penny—so it would take several of these things laid end-to-end to even stretch that...
For years, conventional wisdom has said that cardio was the best exercise for weight loss. After all, running all day, every day, burns more calories, right? Well, now recent research has cast doubt on that theory. What Is The Best Way To Lose Weight? The pyramid below designed by NASM-certified personal trainer Sam Altieri shows...
Our eyes are marvelous organs that allow us to see the world around us. Taking care of our eyes is essential for maintaining good vision and overall eye health. Let’s look at how to prevent eight common eye issues and get a better understanding of our eyes and eye health. By following these tips, you...
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...
The obesity epidemic is distressing, and our current efforts at change are failing miserably. Fad diets that present themselves as healthy diets are everywhere. We are letting ourselves and our children down by allowing the perpetuation of a debilitating, yet preventable, disease. The 2016 statistics estimate that 80% of American adults do not meet the...
Cauliflower vs broccoli; two vegetables that have a lot in common. They are both cruciferous vegetables and family members from the Brassica oleracea plant species. Both vegetables also originated from Europe’s Mediterranean region. Finally, they were likely both among the vegetables that you refused to eat as a kid—unless they were covered with cheddar cheese...
Celery, which has the scientific name Apium graveolens, is a vegetable in the plant family called Apiaceae. The benefits of celery begin with it being an excellent source of antioxidants and beneficial enzymes, in addition to vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin B6. Administered as an anti-hypertensive agent in folk medicine for centuries, celery continues to prove...
Detox diets, or “cleanses”, have gained immense popularity over the last decade. Diets like these claim to clean your blood and eliminate toxins from your body, promising results like weight loss, increased energy, clearer skin, fewer digestive issues, decreased bloating, and lowered inflammation. Some even claim to help cure autoimmune diseases and allergies. Something that...
The opioid crisis in America has been garnering a lot of attention in the media over the last few years, and rightfully so- according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of deaths from opioid overdose in 2021 was 106,699. [1]. Yes, this is a real problem that needs to be...
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It affects million of Americans, and men and women worldwide. Like all types of arthritis, it is characterized by the degeneration of joints, which results in severe inflammation, pain, stiffness, and a drastic decrease in range of motion. The eventual wearing away of the protective cartilage between...
The market for brain-boosting supplements is booming, with countless products claiming to enhance cognitive function and improve brain health. But amidst the abundance of options, it’s important to ask: do these supplements actually work? In this article, we will explore the world of nootropic supplements, debunk misconceptions surrounding them, and discuss seven supplements that have...
