If you're eating gluten-free, pasta night can pose a real challenge. While gluten-free noodles exist, they often lack many of the benefits that whole-grains can add. Until soba noodles, that is. These wheat-free noodles aren't just a tasty alternative to typical pasta, but they come with a host of health benefits, too. And when they're…
No one wants to talk about embarrassing hemorrhoids, but they affect about 4 percent of U.S. adults. How you treat hemorrhoids depends on the severity of them, but in most cases, some basic care can offer much relief. Surgery and stapling are rare and usually for those with severe cases where topical treatment has not provided…
Everyone wants to get rid of blackheads. Not only are they unsightly, but they could be an indication of a food allergy or some other problem like leaky gut. What are blackheads exactly? The American Academy of Dermatology tells us that oil that collects on the surface of the skin combined with dead skin cells and…
Scabies sounds so daunting, and it can be for anyone that has it. Scabies is a parasitic infestation and itchy skin condition in which mites, known as Sarcoptes scabei, burrow under the skin. Scabies consist primarily of the body's allergic reaction to the mites, their eggs and their waste — and symptoms may not appear for…
When you want a hearty breakfast, few foods are a better option than eggs. They're easy to make and full of healthy benefits, from reducing heart disease and improve eye health. But no matter how much you love them, eggs prepared the same way every day get pretty boring. Luckily, these Turmeric Eggs are ready…
You're likely familiar with the breakfast egg casserole recipes, such as a sausage and egg casserole, but have you ever tried a breakfast casserole that's good for vegetarians? If not, you simply must try my vegetarian egg casserole recipe. Egg casseroles are terrific when you're in a time crunch. They come together easily, are large…
According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, an estimated 50 million Americans (one in five people) suffer from some type of allergies. The chances are high that you or someone you know deals with ongoing allergies, whether seasonal allergies, food allergies or another type, and could use allergy relief at least from time…
Painkilling drugs can do wonders for patients that need them, but they also can be extremely addictive and potentially lead to serious side effects. Even acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol, affects us in ways we’re only now starting to fully understand — it makes people less empathetic — which makes it more important than…
Inflammation as a bodily function is not necessarily a bad thing. When the body is injured or ill, the lymphatic (immune) system springs into action, bringing the immune system’s army of white blood cells to the area of concern via increased blood flow. With the increased attention to the area, there might also be swelling,…
Since the beginning of time, people have been searching for new ways to restore youth and slow signs of aging. With the hunt still on for the mythical Fountain of Youth, pills, potions, serums and other anti-aging supplements have started cropping up all over the market promising to turn back time and keep you feeling…