Lots of jobs are hard. But parenting might just be the hardest. Despite all of the books, pamphlets and research that parents can delve into before their child is born, parenting often ends up being a “learn as you go” process. Most parents have a subtle but constant fear that something might go wrong. The…
Pain in the spine, legs or joints can make your daily routine much more difficult and uncomfortable. Research has shown that chronic pain, often in the form of fibromyalgia, could be due to central sensitization, where neurons in the spinal cord become sensitized by inflammation or cell damage. Certain chemicals in foods can trigger the…
For many people, planting is therapeutic. And it’s not hard to see why – there’s something therapeutic about connecting with nature through planting and nursing each plant into something healthy and beautiful. And there’s plenty of room for creativity as well. There are hundreds of plant varieties out there, each with its own story and purpose.…
The day started off like any other for Brittany Lynn Garrett. But as she was getting ready, she looked up and saw her husband, Christopher, holding their young son and crying profusely. Naturally, Brittany was worried and assumed something was wrong. But her husband insisted he was crying for the exact opposite reason – something…
Pickles come in many different shapes, sizes and flavors, but most either love em’ or hate em.’ Their tangy, salty and often sour taste is often an acquired one. Those who enjoy their flavor love to eat them in a variety of ways, adding pickles to their wraps, sandwiches, burgers and even eating them straight…
With all the information available about just how bad Coca-Cola is for you, it’s amazing people actually still buy the stuff and put it into their bodies. Every single day, 1.9 Billion bottles of Coca-Cola are consumed worldwide. Why is that so concerning? One large reason is that each bottle of Coca-Cola contains an alarming amount of…
Hello everyone. This week we will begin with the letter C in the alternative health category, and the first category we have picked is Chiropractic. Welcome to another one of our top 5 alternative health site countdown. As you know, every week we do a countdown based on Alexa Ranking and site quality for a…
How you can successfully grow your own feed and save yourself some money Feeding livestock is one of the most expensive things that people have to do when they own a farm. The problem is a lot of people are not aware that they are able to save quite a bit of money on their…
As far back as you look in human history, music was used as a means of building emotion, tension and mood. In fact, if we want to get really cosmic, we can talk about string theory and how the entire universe and everything in it is built upon vibration and harmony at a microscopic scale. Is it any wonder music…
Birth control pills aren’t just being used to prevent pregnancy. They’re also often prescribed for acne and irregular menstrual cycles. They’re advertised as safe, easy to use, and they’re extremely common among women. After a quick check-up, a woman is handed her prescription, possibly along with a small pamphlet about safe sex and reproductive health,…
You may have heard about some of the buzz surrounding fluoride. Its negative effects have become more severe and been brought to light, causing it to become a main health topic worldwide. Fluoride is found in many public water products, causing some serious health threats. If you’re a bottled water connoisseur, you’ll want to read…
Feeling bloated can definitely put a damper on your day. It makes finding something to wear more difficult, lowers your self-esteem and leaves you feeling uncomfortable. Bloating can happen for a number of reasons, including: 1. Intestinal Yeast Overgrowth The healthy bacteria in your gut usually keeps your yeast levels in check, but there are…
These days, a lot of people would describe themselves as addicted to social media. It’s easy to see why people get so involved with most social media platforms. You can get all kinds of information from them, and you can easily interact with your friends and family members. If you’re a marketer, however, you may…
While a lot of people complain about the government having too many agencies and regulations, there is one part of the government that people are almost always mad at. That agency is the environmental agencies that are often seen in a bad light because of the way corporations have a tendency to complain about the…
Kids fall and get hurt all the time. Scrapes and bruises are all a part of being active, and in most cases, kids are able to get back up and keep moving. That’s why Tiffany from Palm Beach in Florida wasn’t too concerned when her son Jaden fell off his bike. Despite not wearing a…