If you're like a lot of people out there, you probably wonder what the optimal time of day for exercise is. The answer depends on many factors, but if you're looking to burn fat, new research suggests morning workouts may be your best bet. Study: Workout Time and Burning Fat Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet…
Here, I'm going to talk about natural remedies for low stomach acid. The truth is, your stomach must be highly acidic to break down the food you're consuming and for proper absorption. If you have acid reflux symptoms of any type — GERD, heartburn, etc. — or if you have a condition like leaky gut…
It's undeniable that there is an intricate connection between your gut microbiome and overall health. Made up of trillions of microorganisms, increasing research shows that the health of your gut flora is thought to have a massive influence on health and disease. Improving the composition of your gut microbiome is the main concept behind the…
Greasy hair is frustrating, especially if you know your hair is clean. Oily hair looks dirty and dingy, and it's usually more evident in blonde and lighter hair colors than darker hair colors. While having unclean hair can definitely cause it, greasy hair is typically the result of excess secretion of sebum by the sebaceous…
Are you a fan of juices? I’m not talking about those sugary, sweet supermarket kinds, but rather homemade juicing recipes. These drinks provide you with massive antioxidant, fruit and veggie boosts with minimal effort — also known as a juice cleanse. That's why you want to try out the juicing recipes that are just right for…
Rose water has been used for centuries in natural skin care and beauty products, perfumes, household cleansers, and even in cooking. According to dermatologists, due to its natural antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory abilities, rose water can make a valuable contribution to your skin care and beauty routine. For example, according to a 2017 systematic review…
Passing kidney stones is known to be extremely painful, which is why they can easily put someone out of work, ruin his or her week, and make it hard to go about normal activities. Of course, you want to diminish your kidney stone symptoms quickly because they’re agonizing and uncomfortable to live with, but perhaps even more…
Athlete's foot affects anywhere from 3 percent to 15 percent of the population every year, and it's one of the most common types of fungal infections seen in humans. Up to to 25 percent of people (one in four) will likely develop symptoms at some point. Athlete's foot has some things in common with other fungal infections you've…
Today, we have hundreds of different beauty products available to us — acne washes, toners, scrubs, etc. — but what did people use thousands of years ago before commercial chemicals existed to help heal their skin? When it comes to natural skin care, one time-honored medicinal plant is witch hazel, which Native Americans relied on for…
Our skin is a reflection of our overall health, which is why glowing, beautiful skin often results from proper care, hydration and eating a nutrient-dense diet. On the other hand, skin ridden with whiteheads, blackheads, nodular acne and other types of pimples can indicate oxidative damage, poor nutrition and hormonal imbalances — making it all the…
