With the current COVID-19 pandemic and rolled back lockdowns spanning the country and wreaking havoc on our livelihood and economy, many people are feeling the stress at unprecedented levels. The fear, uncertainty, misinformation, and chaos from business closures, income loss, and health scares are requiring that we take responsibility for our health now more than… Read More
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4 Tips for Rescheduling Postponed Travel Plans
The novel coronavirus calamity has created a major setback in our daily lives and the virus doesn’t appear to be vanishing anytime soon. With the world’s focus on reducing the spread of COVID-19, activities that conflict with this focus such as travel, have been halted, postponed, or rescheduled. Traveling can be one of the quickest… Read More
4 Wellness Tips for Seniors in Nursing Homes
For seniors living in a nursing home, it’s imperative to be extra careful when it comes to health. A nursing home resident will likely need assistance with one or more daily tasks. This dependency can make it difficult to stay healthy when the patient is relying on a caregiver for s or her well-being. This… Read More
6 Ways Probiotics Improve Gut Health & Bodily Functions
Gut health is often overlooked. However, having a healthy microbiome is essential to one’s overall wellbeing. If your gut isn’t functioning optimally, you can open yourself up to various unpleasant conditions, especially as you age. Gut health isn’t that difficult to improve if you’re keen on the effectiveness of probiotics. Probiotics refer to live organisms… Read More
5 Ways CBD Can Boost Your Health
There are numerous ways cannabidiol, or CBD (a chemical found in the Cannabis sativa plant) can be used to boost one’s overall health. While some CBD health claims have been exaggerated, and more research is still needed, there is a myriad of known health benefits. If you aren’t familiar with CBD, here’s a quick overview…. Read More
5 Natural Skincare Tips for Healthy and Glowing Skin
Most of us desire gorgeous healthy and glowing skin but we’re often unsure about the best way to achieve it. With so many varied products on the market today coupled with well-intended friends and family offering a cornucopia of advice and tips, achieving the skin you want can seem like an impossible task. Here are… Read More
5 Homemade Substitutes for Beauty Products
By guest blogger, Ashley Lipman Did you know the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) admits “no legal requirements” exist that require cosmetics companies to test their products for safety? Of the 10,000 chemicals that can be used in cosmetic formulations, a mere 11 have been restricted or banned by the FDA; that’s a stark comparison… Read More
Mesothelioma Health Risks from Insulation Exposure
By Guest blogger For decades, asbestos was used in building insulation. The asbestos mineral is fire-resistant and durable, meaning it can preserve insulation material for years by protecting it from heat. While many fires were prevented by incorporating asbestos, mesothelioma became an imminent concern for those exposed to insulation, primarily construction workers. Asbestos exposure is… Read More