8 Tips to Protect Your Teen from the Dangers of Online Dating
Are your kids hitting the age where they are becoming interested in dating? Here's what you need to know to keep them safe from the dangers of online dating.
With online dating becoming increasingly popular thanks to apps like Tinder, gone are the days when you could easily track a teenager’s dating habits simply by...
How Does Malaria Kill You? [A Malaria Cheat Sheet]
The sky is burning reds, oranges and purples. You’re kicked back on the deck, enjoying the heat of the afternoon’s sunshine steaming off your skin. The kids are starring sleepy-eyed into the flames. You're thinking about dragging them into bed, but that means moving your legs, so… nah. You’ll just soak in the last...
The Best Natural Asthma Treatment No One Told You About
More often than not, “day of the year” holidays baffle me.
A good chunk of the time, I have worryingly nagging questions about the assigning process. (What day should February 8th be? I know! Kite Flying Day. February. 8th. I’m sorry, kites are the summer-isty thing ever. What monster put their day in the...
Cirrhosis Treatments: Why You Need to Know Your Options Right Now
Last Reviewed: September 23, 2019
Cirrhosis treatments are probably not something you have on your health radar.
Diabetes treatments? Sure! Heart disease treatments? All over it! But cirrhosis treatments? Mm... likely not so much.
But cirrhosis is a condition you might want to think about keeping an eye on, too. Though it does not yet affect the...
Glycemic Index of Foods: What it is and How it Impacts Your Blood Sugar Levels
Last Updated: September 24, 2019
The glycemic index of foods (or GI) is a value given to foods based on how it impacts your blood sugar levels after you eat it.
This concept was first developed in the 1980s as a nutritional therapy for diabetics. This article discusses blood glucose in the body and how...
Everything You Need to Know About Cyclospora Infection
Cyclosporiasis, an unpleasant gut infection, is becoming ever more common. Here, Aurora, our resident medicinal herbalist, breaks down what cyclosporiasis is, how to protect yourself, and how you can treat your symptoms naturally.
Last Updated: July 29, 2019
Let’s talk about natural cyclosporiasis treatments.
Yes, there are natural options for helping your body overcome this...
A Guide to Organic Foods: Are They Really Better?
You’ve heard about “organic foods” before and you know they’re meant to be better for you, but have you ever really thought about why they’re better?
It’s not just because Jessica Alba says so!
There are so many reasons organic foods are better for your health, your community and the environment. Let’s start with...
The 13 Best Blenders for Your Healthy Lifestyle: A Fitness Expert’s Picks
If you want to give your healthy lifestyle a quick boost and take your diet to the next level, you need the best blender you can get!
For the bulk of my career, I have worked between a gym and a university (I am what many would consider a “perpetual student”). This means early mornings,...
