You've probably heard about the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, which can be partly attributed to the healthy fats found in olive oil. Well, did you know that oleic acid, the fatty acid that's the most abundant component in olive oil, is what allows for these benefits? Oleic acid is an omega-9 fatty acid…
Hirsutism is a condition that affects women, causing male-pattern hair growth. The hair grows in dark and coarse in places like the chest, face and back. It can range in severity and its impact on self-esteem and mental health. Some women may find the hair growth manageable and not bothersome, while others may find it…
Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime? Each year more than 5 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer are treated and there are more new cases of skin cancer than cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon combined. In fact, over the course of the past…
Syphilis is a curable sexually transmitted disease. However, if left untreated, it can cause serious health conditions and even death. According to the World Health Organization, each year there are an estimated 357 million new sexually transmitted infections worldwide from chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis. This staggering number includes the nearly 1 million pregnant women…
Do you find yourself losing steam halfway through your workout or wrapping up a gym session feeling completely wiped out? Your pre-workout snack might be to blame. See, what you chow down on before exercising not only helps fuel your body to keep you motivated throughout your workout, but it also assists in both your…
Rashes or hives, also known as urticaria, can be a little scary, especially when you are not sure what caused it. There are many types of rashes, but typically a rash appears as raised bumps surrounded by red skin. It may start as a burning sensation that then develops into an itch or even skin welts. Numerous things…
What could be better than a quick lunch or dinner made with not one, but two superfoods? Enter this Salmon Kale Salad. This recipe takes less than 20 minutes to make and is packed with flavor and nutrients. You've got the outstanding amounts of vitamins B12 and D and omega-3 fatty acids in the salmon…
Gaining an awareness of where your food comes from and how it's been handled before it hits your local grocery store can be overwhelming at first. It seems like nothing is safe to eat! This seems especially true when it comes to meat. If you've been hanging around my site for a while, you've seen me share…
