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How to Get Rid of a Fever (Including How to Break One)

We’ve all been there — sick in bed, simultaneously feeling hot and cold with a high fever. All we want to do is feel better if only this darn fever would break. That naturally leads to ...

Infrared Sauna Benefits: Are the Claims Backed Up?

You may have heard about all the wonderful health claims of the infrared sauna: anti-aging abilities, detoxification, weight loss and even more. Are these reported infrared sauna benefits actually backed up and proven by science, ...

Keto Diet for PCOS: Research Finds Potential Benefits for Fertility

The No. 1 cause of female infertility in the United States is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition that causes women to either not ovulate or go through irregular ovulation. According to the Centers ...

5 Ways to Maintain a Strong Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system is a critical part of the immune system. It's vital for protecting us from illness and damaging, disease-causing inflammation. The best way to protect the complex series of criss-crossing lymphatic vessels and "nodes" that ...

Don’t Shave Too Close! (6 Folliculitis Natural Treatments)

Folliculitis is a common skin disorder where the hair follicles become inflamed and sometimes infected. Dermatological conditions that also fall in the folliculitis category include hot tub rash, barber’s itch and razor burn. With more than ...

What Is Brown Noise? Benefits + How to Use It for Better Sleep

Given how common sleep-related issues like insomnia are, it's no wonder that the use of sound machines and sleep apps is on the rise. With a number of options available — including white, pink and ...

Is Borax Safe for Your Household DIYs?

Borax has been called a non-toxic pesticide that's not only used to kill ants and roaches, but it's also used in cleaning products, laundry detergents and cosmetics. It turns out that this naturally occurring mineral salt ...

Hygge: the Danish Way to Achieve True Winter Happiness

Denmark consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world, but why? Well, a concept called “hygge,” pronounced “HUE-gah,” is believed to be a big part of that. What is hygge lifestyle all about? ...

Poop: What’s Normal, What’s NOT + 7 Steps to Healthy Pooping

Wondering if your poop is considered "normal"? Most of us have asked ourselves this question at some point. When you're not regularly having normal bowel movements, or your feces is an unusual color and/or consistency, this ...

What Is Lactic Acid? How to Prevent Buildup

Lactic acid (or rather, lactate) is produced in response to demanding physical activities that stress the muscles and cause an increased need for energy. In this way, it's a response that naturally makes you want ...