Gone are the days where young children are visiting the dentist for a simple routine cleaning. The tremendous amount of sugar that many children consume are leaving them with tooth decay, and dentists around the world are having to pull out teeth, due to rotting. A 3-year-old boy in New Zealand recently had to undergo 11…
Roughly 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form. It’s characterized by high blood glucose levels, caused by either a lack of insulin in the body, or the body’s inability to use insulin properly. Blood sugar levels become high and can wreak havoc on blood vessels…
While most of us are too critical when it comes to our bodies, learning healthy and effective ways to shape certain areas can keep us fit and boost self-confidence. Exercising is a great way to stay healthy and active, reduce stress, and build a strong body to be proud of. Everyone struggles with different parts…
White clothes often don’t remain white for long. A single juice stain, coffee spill or even sweat marks can ruin white shirts, dresses and pants. Even without an accidental stain, white clothing can often start to look dull after several washes. While bleach or expensive laundry detergents might do the trick, there are in fact…
A clinical study has found that adding one simple food to your diet has the power to restore health, reduce the risk of heart disease, and even reverse illness in heart disease patients. Published in the journal Atherosclerosis, researchers have confirmed that pomegranate extract may prevent and/or reverse the primary pathology associated with heart disease.…
As the weather warms up, mosquitoes tend to come out in swarms. They fly into your home, invade your eating areas, and are quite annoying. Mosquitoes also carry serious diseases like malaria, Dengue fever, West Nile virus, and Zika. There are multiple mosquito repellents and killers on the market, but many of them are filled…
Colon cancer or colorectal cancer starts in the large intestine or in the rectum. It is treatable when caught early, but it’s still the third most common type of cancer in men and women in the United States. Most colorectal cancers begin in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids, causing a tumor…
Mold is a common problem most homeowners face. Currently, an estimated 40% of metropolitan homes in America have serious safety issues like mold, and this problem is not only bad for your health, but also for the structure of your house. It is best to get mold out as quickly as possible before real harm can…
Spirit guides are amazing beings that guide their charges through life and help them keep to their true life path. Some stay with a person throughout his or her entire life, and others pop in every so often to help with specific problems or life goals. However, it is important to understand that spirit guides…
Everyday, most of us are bombarded with stressful situation after stressful situation. A recent poll performed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard School of Public Health found that 1 out of 4 Americans have experienced a great deal of stress in the last month and this is only the stress we are conscious…
Losing weight to keep your body healthy can be a challenge. Even when we start to see the pounds fall off, there are often stubborn spots that seem to want to hold on to extra body fat. Arms are one of those common spots for women. If your diet is on point and you’re killing…
Many know that spring has arrived because of the chirping birds and arrival of flowers, me not so much. I know it is spring due to my allergic reactions to what is going on outside. The increased pollen and animal dander from shedding makes my allergies unbearable. Not only do I have a problem with…
The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials to keep you healthy. Its primary function is to transport lymph throughout the body — a fluid containing white blood cells that fight infection. The lymph system is a vital part of the…
According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that about 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in American women by the end of 2016, and about 40,450 women will die from breast cancer. The harsh reality is that breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among…
Every day, women (and men) all around the world use facial cleanser to clean their skin. It’s an important hygiene step we should all take, but is a commercial cleanser the best option? Unfortunately, many facial cleansers come with a huge list of toxic chemicals that do more harm than good. These include parabens, synthetic…