Even without the knowledge of Tylenol’s dangers, I was pretty surprised to learn that people give it to their babies. Indeed, a guide exists for figuring out the right dose of acetaminophen (the pain reliever in Tylenol and other brand medicine) for infants as small as 6 pounds. And while it may seem to work wonders…
“Money can’t buy happiness” is a popular saying, but only some truly believe it. Many people, especially those who struggle with money, believe that more money is the key to happiness. If they only had more money, they’d be able to pay their bills on time, afford a bigger house, a nicer car, take vacations…
“What goes around, comes around.” If you believe in Karma, you believe that giving out good energy will bring it back to you full circle, and the same goes for negative energy. The way you treat others has a huge impact on the way you will be treated, and the attitude you keep can determine…
You may have heard someone who’s feeling a little bloated refer to it as “I’m just holding some water.” While it sounds a bit funny, it can actually be a true source of swelling, bloating and a few extra pounds on your body. What is Water Retention? Water retention or fluid retention refers to an…
I am one of those people who cannot use fabric softener. It’s the truth. I tried once and 80% of my body broke out in hives. That was not a fun weekend! So, as a person who is allergic to fabric softener, what am I supposed to do? Should I live with harsh, staticky clothes…
It’s no secret that exercise is beneficial to your health. Walking, biking, yoga, lifting weights… Getting your heart rate pumping is a great way to burn calories, improve cardiovascular health and stay in shape. Not only does exercise improve your physical health, but it can have great affects on your mental health as well. Your…
When you see the word ‘antibacterial,’ what do you think? If you’re like me before I learned the truth about the word, you probably think “Hm, this must be a good thing!” But actually, no – it’s not. In fact, it could be an indicator that the product you’re looking at contains a harmful chemical…
If you’re not familiar with the history of acupuncture, it is known as a key component of traditional Chinese medicine, commonly used to treat pain. Traditional Chinese medicine sees acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force – known as qi or chi – which is believed to flow through…
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that is located in the lower front of the neck. Its shape is similar to a butterfly, and its job is to make thyroid hormones, which are secreted into the blood, then carried to every tissue in the body. Thyroid hormone allows the body to use energy, stay…
All body types are beautiful, but they do tend to come with their own stubborn weight loss problems that can be difficult to overcome. We all have our own little weight loss problems that are based on our body type, but fixing these issues can be simple if one knows what to eat and how…
Herbal antibiotic medicines can naturally fight pathogens. Herbal medicines fight diseases in two ways; they strengthen your immune system and also kill germs. Modern medicine has definitely improved our lives. One of the greatest discoveries of modern medicine was penicillin in 1928. Since then, many antibacterial and anti-inflammatory medicines were developed throughout the world. Recently…
Every now and again you see Facebook posts popping up about people who claim to remember distant past lives and the events therein. If you’re like me, you probably scroll straight pasts those posts, assuming they’re fake. And it’s good to be a skeptic — You never really know what people are up to when…
