Infections are a pain. Literally! An infection, at its most basic level, is basically a parasitic attack on a body to the point where it causes some sort of harm. There is a fine line between an infection and a symbiosis, and it is a line that sometimes gets pretty blurred. There are thousands of…
Get back into running with this easy tips
This method works even if you’ve never been a runner. Running is making a comeback, and one of the smartest ways for you to come back with it—and love it, stick with it, and not get sidelined by injury—is to add some strategic walking minutes into your run. If that sounds too beginner, too not…
Menopause: what it is, and what to do
Though a long and often tumultuous time in a woman’s life, little is known of the traditional folk-wisdom about menopause. Other than comparing hormones they are taking, no one discusses it, as if it were the plague! Instead of fear and loathing, it’s time to go through the change of life with knowledge and forethought.…
Sustainable health tips
There are many things that you can do in order to have more energy, have more sex, or do many of the things that you want to do. However, most of the methods are not sustainable, which is a huge problem for you. If you want to make sure you are having a good time…
Knee pain. What to do
Knee pain can occur at seemingly anytime. It can come from a variety of factors, such as overuse of a joint, a sudden movement, or by a chronic condition such as arthritis. Understanding the root cause of knee pain is important in being able to take steps to heal the joint. Symptoms of knee…
5 must-see tips for healthier joints (and healthier life)
Taking care of your joints is a crucial step in living a healthy life. Without healthy joints not only will your mobility be limited, but you could find yourself in constant pain and need to change your lifestyle. Stay in control of your life and your health and follow the below tips to keep you…
Know Your Numbers? Enter for a Chance to Win the Best Home Blood Pressure Monitor
Get Your Numbers with the Best Home Blood Pressure Monitor If you’ve followed our posts over the past couple of months, you know that we participated in the Going for Zero educational campaign developed by Omron Healthcare to help end heart attack and strokes. Today, we’re excited to announce that we have two great blood…
No, You Should Absolutely Not Exfoliate Your Vagina
It’s that time again: Time for us to remind you that your vagina is self-cleaning and you do not need to shove anything up there to detoxify, cleanse or smooth it. The latest offender is a stick you insert to tighten and exfoliate — yes, exfoliate — your vagina. Normally, here is when we’d launch…
12 Winter Skin Care Products Dermatologists Swear By
Winter weather brings cold, super-dry air, and it can wreak havoc on your skin. From flaky skin on your face to cracked heels or ashy legs, it’s a battle to keep your skin healthy and glowing. We’ve rounded up some of the best winter skin care products that dermatologists love, from face cream to body…
Are Essential Oils Safe? Not Necessarily
Many of us use essential oils to help calm our nerves (a lavender oil-infused bubble bath, anyone?) or we’ll turn on our diffuser using peppermint oil for a little pick-me-up. Essential oils have been used by healers for hundreds of years, and they don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. But how safe are…