Category: Health Tips

Why Diet Culture and Fat Shaming Needs to Disappear ASAP

Ingesting tapeworm eggs. That’s how far some will go to achieve their ideal weight. Touted as the ‘tapeworm diet,’ an alarming number of people attempt to lose weight this way. When you do the tapeworm diet, you ingest a pill that contains an egg from a tapeworm.    Eventually, the tapeworm will hatch from the egg… Continue reading Why Diet Culture and Fat Shaming Needs to Disappear ASAP

De-stressing With Wearable Tech – Do They Actually Work?

Everyone gets stressed at some point, but unfortunately, stress is a routine part of their daily lives for many people. No matter where it comes from, long-term, chronic stress can harm your health and your ability to sleep and even function properly. Here in this blog post, we’ll look at how smart devices and wearables… Continue reading De-stressing With Wearable Tech – Do They Actually Work?

Top 7 Foods to Supercharge Your Immune System, STAT

We’re sure you’ve heard the famous proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But the million-dollar question is, is that true? Can apples (and other potential superfoods) skyrocket your well-being? Read on to find out.    Apples   It turns out that the popular, overstated saying about apples keeping the doctor away rings true. The… Continue reading Top 7 Foods to Supercharge Your Immune System, STAT

The Absolute Best Yoga Poses to Ward Off Stress

Yoga’s myriad benefits have caught the attention of many. Did you know practicing yoga regularly can help minimize stress? Yoga includes physical postures, breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. Keep reading to learn more about yoga’s stress-relieving properties and how you can benefit from it.  Child’s Pose (Balasana)  Balasana (Child’s Pose) is an excellent yoga pose… Continue reading The Absolute Best Yoga Poses to Ward Off Stress

5 Tips on Overcoming Depression the Natural Way

Wondering how to fight depression without medication? We’ve got you covered.   Suppose you or someone you know has depression. In that case, you know that prescription antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac (fluoxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline), can majorly help manage the symptoms. Unfortunately, these medications come with some unwanted side effects,… Continue reading 5 Tips on Overcoming Depression the Natural Way

5 Best Home Remedies Backed by Science

Science-backed remedies for everyday ailments.   A bucketload of studies on the effectiveness of home remedies have been published in the last five years; however, not all traditional treatments are helpful. The list below primarily focuses on alternative treatments backed up by scientific research. Keep in mind that even natural remedies can clash with prescription drugs.… Continue reading 5 Best Home Remedies Backed by Science

How To Spot Fake News Related to Covid-19

75%. According to a survey done exclusively for BuzzFeed News by Ipsos Public Affairs (polling over 3000 American adults), that’s the number of Americans that believe fake news.   You could say that right now, we’re suffering from an infodemic. No, you didn’t misread that. A term coined by the WHO (World Health Organization) an infodemic… Continue reading How To Spot Fake News Related to Covid-19

Finding the Perfect Doctor for You – A Guide

Are you at your wit’s end trying to find a doctor for your and your family’s needs? Whether you’re looking to switch primary care providers or want a specialist to treat a set of specific symptoms, you may want to follow these recommendations when selecting the proper healthcare provider for your medical treatment.   Determine Your… Continue reading Finding the Perfect Doctor for You – A Guide

7 of Your Most Common Questions About Cancer, Answered

What Is Cancer?     To put it simply, cancer is a disease or a large group of diseases that occur when abnormal cells in your body multiply uncontrollably. The cancer cells have the potential to spread to other parts of the body via your blood and lymph nodes.     What Are the Different Types of Cancer?     … Continue reading 7 of Your Most Common Questions About Cancer, Answered