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…
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…
You may be careful about what you eat – making sure to stay away from food made with GMO’s and artificial ingredients – but do you use the same caution when it comes to your drinks? Alcohol is one thing that even some of the most health-conscious people choose to keep in their diet. It’s…
Coca Cola is still a very common drink in the US and around the world. About 10,000 Coca Cola brand drinks are consumed every second and 96% of the world recognizes the Coca Cola symbol. That is a lot of cola! My anthropology teacher worked for a time in the remote, mountainous regions of the…
Not only is hiking a great workout and a fun way to spend time outdoors, researchers are now saying it can actually have so much of an impact that it causes changes to your brain! Hiking can be a way to relieve stress, calm the mind and exercise the body, and recent studies have also…
Hayley Lyons, a mother from Warrington, UK, found herself in a situation most parents find themselves in. Her son contracted chicken pox. She took him to the local clinic to get him checked out, and the doctors prescribed some pain medication/fever reducer to help lower his temperature. However, after giving her son the medicine, everything…
If you are taking an extended camping trip, live in a tiny home, or just want to reduce your carbon footprint, this little DIY washing machine is the thing for you! All you will need is two five-gallon buckets, a plunger (you might want to make that a new plunger), and some tools to complete…