Our society focuses largely on appearances. There are creams to get rid of wrinkles, hair extensions to give you long, luxurious locks, laser treatments to eliminate cellulite… the list goes on and on. While some embrace the process of aging, others refuse to celebrate each passing birthday. Forget the strands of gray in your hair…
Bones provide structure for the body, protect the organs, anchor the muscles and store calcium. We often hear how important it is for children to get an adequate amount of calcium to build strong bones, but it’s just as important to take steps during adulthood to ensure that your bones stay healthy and strong. The…
Ahhh, the many choices we have when deciding on a gum to buy. Cinnamon, Winterfresh, Spearmint, Peppermint, Classic Bubble, Sweet Watermelon, Mixed Berry, Cinnamon Roll… the list goes on and on. If you chew gum to help keep your breath fresh, you probably stick with the minty flavors. But for some, chewing gum is just…
As most of you well know, we lost Prince yesterday. He was a talented musician, revolutionary, and an activist. He often spoke out problems that threatened the security and safety of our community. One such issue he spoke about were “chemtrails” or geoengineering and the role they play in the New World Order. According to the…
There’s no way around it. Smoking near your kids is terrible. Even stepping outside to light up doesn’t cut it. According to iCanQuit, research shows that nicotine levels are still high in kids’ hair if their parents step onto the porch or in the yard to have a quick cigarette. And whether or not you’re fine with…
The artist known as Prince passed away earlier today at his Paisley Park studio and estate in Minnesota. He was 57 years old. The cause of death is still unknown. According to some reports, he had been “fighting the flu.” Yvette Noel-Schure, Prince’s publicist, states: “It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic…
Have you ever felt stuck? Maybe stuck in a job you hate, stuck in an unhealthy relationship, or stuck at a point in your life where you feel like you just aren’t going anywhere? If you’re feeling this way, it means you need one thing: change. Sometimes it might be a drastic change like quitting…
If you’re a fan of natural remedies, you’ll absolutely love the powerful health benefits of golden honey. It just might be the strongest natural antibiotic you can concoct. It’s been used to help relieve sinus pressure, fight the common cold, kick the flu, and lessen allergy symptoms. It’s a great immune booster with powerful healing…
While suffering a stroke may seem almost impossible to a young person, the truth is that there is no such thing as being too young for a stroke. The risk of having a stroke increases with age, but doctors are seeing more young adults and even children suffering from “young strokes.” In patients over the…
As a parent, I know how hard it is to deal with an interrupting child. They just stand there begging for your attention and all you want to do is finish a conversation, or complete an email before you lose your train of thought. This happens to me a lot. I would have to say…
Carrol Krause was a reporter for the Herald-Times in Bloomington, Indiana. Her career was cut short in 2014 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2014. During her last days, Carrol put together a blog documenting the ups and downs of life as a terminally ill cancer patient. Eventually, as all cancer patients do,…
You’ve probably heard horror stories about large tapeworms being discovered in someone’s body, but the scary fact is, parasites are more common than you think. A parasite is an organism that live in or on a host while feeding from it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are three main types…
