Varicose veins also known as spider veins occur when pressure is placed on blood vessels or veins resulting in pooling of the blood and bulging of the veins. The appearance of varicose veins happens is seen when the vein is not functioning properly or becomes weak. Veins have one-way valves that prevent blood from flowing … Read more
It usually starts something like this: It’s the middle of the night, and you’re woken from a sound sleep by a throbbing pain in your big toe. You feel like someone has your toe in a vice grip. It’s red and swollen and even feels warm to the touch. The pain is intense for a … Read more
Bed bugs are attracted to dirty laundry according to new research published by University of Sheffield scientists. The study, led by Dr William Hentley from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, suggests that leaving worn clothes exposed in sleeping areas when travelling may facilitate the dispersal of these critters. Bed bugs … Read more
We all strive for the youthful look. Your body needs protein to build and repair tissues and since your hair and skin is mostly made up of protein, a diet rich in protein can give your skin the much needed boost. A protein-rich diet improves your skin’s ability to heal and regenerate new skin cells. … Read more
Coconut water kefir is an extremely beneficial drink, which is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes. It is a rich source of vitamins K, C, E, A, B6, beta-carotene, folates, Thiamin, Niacin, Riboflavin, and pantothenic acid. This drink does not contain lactose or casein, so it is even healthier than regular kefir, as these ingredients … Read more
According to a new study, a popular health routine millions of people do every day could be increasing their risk for diabetes. Could using mouthwash be bad for your health? Mouthwash use linked to diabetes? Scientists at the Department of Pathology and Center for Free Radical Biology in the University of Alabama recently published findings in the … Read more
High blood pressure is a problem for many people; in fact, in America around 76.4 million adults suffer from high blood pressure, the American Heart Association notes. High blood pressure can greatly increase your risk for a life-threatening stroke or heart attack. So what do you do about it? Simple, celery. Use celery for high … Read more
Smoking is a bad habit but this does not prevent people from smoking. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance which makes people crave it, and the more they smoke, the more they need it. When smokers do not get nicotine, they feel great discomfort, which is a manifestation of the withdrawal phase. The physical symptoms … Read more
Essential oils are liquids with aromas that are distilled from flowers, plants, seeds, trees, and roots. With their chemistry as complex as it is, they are ten times more potent than dried herbs (plant parts that had oils removed). It is important that you use organic and therapeutic grade essential oils, as it is all natural … Read more
A whole body detox is a good way to flush your system of harmful toxins and get a good start on your clean-eating plan. You may have seen this word coming up more frequently “beet kvass” and may be wondering what it is. It is a powerful medicinal tonic that is a traditional Eastern European … Read more