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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 ...

The 8 Best Natural Muscle Relaxers

Have you ever taken a prescription muscle relaxer or thought about taking one? The name alone probably makes you think that muscle relaxers are helpful and harmless, but think twice — synthetic muscle relaxers (unlike a homemade muscle ...

Clutter-Free Holidays: Top Ways to Celebrate Without the Stress of Stuff

How do you feel about adopting the "clutter-free holidays" mentality? Does the idea bring a sense of calm? Perhaps it would allow you to focus on what truly matters: loved ones … and not buying ...

BMI Chart for Women & Men: Is It Misleading?

Back in 1980, only around 10 percent to 14 percent of adults globally older than 20 years old were considered obese. Fast-forward to today, and the number of those struggling with obesity is around 30 ...

Neti Pot: 6 Health Benefits of Nasal Irrigation + How to Use One Safely

A neti pot is used for nasal irrigation. Nasal irrigation may sound strange, but it's simply the act of flushing out your nasal cavity. A neti pot allows a user to do just that quickly and ...