No matter your age, you've probably experienced a rash at some point in your life, but do you know how to get rid of a rash? Rashes come in so many varieties. Sometimes the reason may be obvious (like a rash caused by poison ivy) while other times it can be really hard to put…
Have you ever felt dizzy or lightheaded after traveling somewhere high above sea level? You may have experienced altitude sickness (or "mountain sickness" as it's sometimes called), a type of bodily stress caused by traveling to locations at a much higher altitude than your body is accustomed to. It's a big concern for travelers —…
Doing the laundry can be expensive, especially for families. But laundry soap is not only pricey, it also typically contains toxic chemicals. Next time, instead of buying your soap at your local grocery store, why not try making it yourself with this homemade laundry soap recipe? Homemade laundry soap is not only easy to make,…
Essential oils have long been known to help with numerous ailments and celebrations, and that includes the birth of Jesus! The wide array of benefits is endless and helping you get a restful night of sleep is one of them. What’s great about essential oils is that you don’t get that groggy feeling or other side effects…
Vetiver oil has been used in traditional medicine in South Asia, Southeast Asia and West Africa for thousands of years. It's native to India, and both its leaves and roots have wonderful uses. Vetiver is known as a sacred herb valued because of its uplifting, soothing, healing and protective properties. It's a natural body cooler — making…
Reye's syndrome is an incredibly rare and serious illness that affects the brain, liver and other organs in the body. It most often occurs in children while they are recovering from common childhood viral infections such as chickenpox, influenza, mumps or the measles. (1, 2) While it is most common in children between the ages…
Dry eyes are caused when there is insufficient tear production, or the quality of tears is poor. Tears are an integral part of eye health, and without adequate tear production you can be at risk for a scratched cornea, corneal ulcers and eye infections as the tears aren’t washing away particulates and germs. (1) The…
Do you or a loved one take any so-called psychotropic drugs? It's certainly no longer uncommon, as roughly 17 percent of American adults currently take at least one psychotropic drug. (1) These drugs are used in order to alter how the brain functions, usually in an effort to treat a mental illness of some sort.…
Preparing a classic French dish may seem intimidating to you, but there's really nothing to it. My version of coq au vin is made in the traditional fashion, in that I braise chicken legs in red wine, but I also add in some healthy and tasty ingredients that up the nutrition content of the dish.…
Tachycardia is when the heart beats faster than normal while at rest. It is a change in your heart’s rhythm, and in some cases, it is harmless. In others, it can lead to serious complications. With medical management and some lifestyle changes, however, many people can avoid the greatest risks of tachycardia. What Is Tachycardia? …
