According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 820,000 new cases of gonorrhea occur each year in the United States, with 570,000 of the cases being in young people ages 15 to 24. Worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are currently 78 million people infected. (1, 2) Gonorrhea is a…
Wearing nail polish can be a great way to maintain good-looking toenails and fingernails. And who doesn’t love a relaxing manicure and pedicure? But if you choose to wear nail polish, consider the chemicals that come with it, especially the common chemicals used to remove the nail polish. Nail polish remover is definitely a quick…
While knowledge about the benefits associated with probiotics has exploded over the past decade, many people are still unsure about how prebiotics and postbiotics work. Probiotics are the "good" (or "friendly") bacteria that colonize the digestive system and support many functions of the immune system. Prebiotics essentially feed probiotics, helping them survive and reproduce through the…
Have you ever tasted the Spanich sauce known as romesco? Romesco sauce originates from the Catalonia region of Spain, where fishermen are said to have first used this flavorful sauce to top their fresh catches of seafood. (1) So what is romesco sauce exactly? The classic base pretty much always includes a mix of roasted red peppers, tomato and…
Most astringent products found on store shelves are typically made of ingredients such as alcohol, cider vinegar and witch hazel. It is common for those who have oily skin to need an astringent because it minimize pores and helps get rid of the oil, which offers a smoother and healthier appearance to the skin. Plus,…
Vasculitis is a group of inflammatory disorders that affect the blood vessels. Vasculitis can affect both small or large arteries. This includes major blood vessels like the aorta, as well as capillaries, medium-sized veins. Or it can include a combination of different sized blood vessels. In some cases, vasculitis causes only a portion of an…
Before you venture outdoors this summer, be sure to protect yourself against ticks. Due to recent unusually warm winters in the U.S., which allowed insects to better survive, tick populations are up — and so is the risk of contracting a nasty tick-borne illness. In addition to the usual suspects, like Lyme disease, a rarer…
Using hand sanitizers like they're going out of style (unfortunately, they're not) and popping antibiotics at the very first sign of an illness. Yes, without knowing it, many people practice antibacterial overkill. Although the dangers of antibiotics are becoming more known today, many people remain confused or misinformed about when and when not to take prescription…
If you haven't had the pleasure of eating tacos with pickled red onions, you need to try some right away. These little veggies pack a huge flavor punch, turning a run-of-the-mill taco into something sweet, salty and thoroughly delicious. Usually, pickling can take days, if not weeks. But what if I told you that it's easy to…
If you are a big fan of beets, you've probably already tried and love pickled beets. What if you're someone that normally doesn't enjoy the taste of beets? I would highly recommend trying this root vegetable in pickled form. First off, pickled beets are not eaten hot. They also spend time bathing in vinegar and salt —…
