When your hormones are perfectly balanced, your body works just as it should. But when your hormone levels are off, things can go a little haywire. Estrogen, known as the female hormone, helps regulate a woman’s menstrual cycle and plays a role in the entire reproductive system. When your estrogen levels are too high, you […]
If you added up all of the money you’ve spent on skin care products in the past five years, what do you think your total would be? Many of us spend hundreds on skin care products promising to treat acne and wrinkles, get rid of blackheads and scars, and leave our skin looking young and […]
Coconut milk is a deliciously creamy alternative to dairy. While it’s available in most grocery stores, you can easily make your own. It lasts up to 5 days and is free of any additives. Homemade Coconut Milk Ingredients: 4 cups water 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut Instructions: Heat water in a pot until hot […]
Your body needs salt in order to function properly. Salt helps regulate the fluid levels in your body and keep your blood pressure stable. But when it comes to salt, too much of a good thing can end up causing problems with your health. A diet high in sodium can lead to water retention, headaches, […]
Do your legs, ankles or feet ever feel puffy or swollen? Water retention is a pretty common condition, but it can be frustrating. The water levels in your body are regulated by both the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Every once in a while, fluid can build up in the tissues, causing bloating and swelling. By […]
Does the McDonald’s slogan “I’m Loving It” refer to raw, uncooked burger meat? For one Australian woman, this was the sick irony hidden beneath the bun of her Quarter Pounder. After ordering food for herself and her family, she took a bite but suddenly realized something tasted wrong. Pulling apart the burger, she quickly realized […]
Have you ever felt like you’re on the verge of a breakdown? You might be overworked, over-stressed or sleep deprived, and it feels like everything is going to come crashing down around you at any moment. Taking control of the situation before it becomes a full-on breakdown can help you de-stress and get back on […]
If you haven’t tasted an heirloom tomato yet, you’re missing out! Heirloom tomatoes are traditional varieties of tomatoes, that not only come in a variety of beautiful colors and shapes (like reds, oranges, yellows, and greens) they taste much more flavorful than the typical round red tomatoes you find at the grocery store. Commercially grown […]
When you fall asleep, your brain causes your muscles to relax and be still. In someone who suffers from sleep paralysis, this sensation occurs while the person is awake. Sleep paralysis can be terrifying. You may be awake, but you are unable to move or speak. An episode can last for seconds or minutes, causing […]
UK lawmakers aren’t taking kindly to the idea of America’s horrific factory farming practices trickling into their country. A massive Cabinet dispute unfolded after it was revealed that chlorine-washed chickens from America would be sold in British stores. And soon after, matters worsened as the gut-wrenching conditions were exposed by whistleblowers. (scroll down for videos) According […]
