Category: Health
Ginger is a culinary and medicinal ingredient that has been a favorite with healers and cooks for thousands of years! It spices up many cuisines and is also included …
Most of us experience minor aches and pains at one time or another. Reflexology is one great way that many people use to temporarily relieve minor pain and discomfort. …
Why is it that mosquitoes seem to really like biting some people but leave others alone? Well, scientists are discovering there are many reasons why some people are “sweeter” …
Ashley Trenner never liked her pale skin when she was young, so she began using tanning beds as a teenager. She would get tanned year-round, but the constant exposure …
Do you use Q-tips to clean your ears? Well, if you do, you might be interested learning that there is a right way and a wrong way, according to …
Meghan didn’t think she was doing anything wrong when she lit two large scented candles and let them burn for 6 or 7 hours. But the next morning, she …
When you buy brand-new clothing at the store, you might assume they are clean and ready-to-wear. Think again. It turns out, clothing is touched by many hands before you …
While many pet owners are aware of the dangers some foods like chocolate or grapes pose to dogs, not everyone is aware of the other harmful food products that …
As adults, we all love massage and the benefits it brings to our health. Foot reflexology is a popular massage technique that people have benefited from for centuries. Massaging …
Did you know that thyroid hormone plays a key role in all processes of our bodies? The small gland located in the front of your neck is very important …
I admit that when I hear the words “head lice” I get squeamish. However, the fact is that millions of North Americans have a head lice experience every year, …
Although every parent gets stressed when their child gets a cold or flu, getting sick is seen as a natural part of childhood. However, when a child keeps getting …
Gluten sensitivity is linked to a number of health issues from digestive problems to migraine headaches. If someone is gluten intolerant, it can cause all kinds of unpleasant symptoms, …
Like any mom, Holly cares about the foods and drinks she exposes her children to and that also extends to water. As people around the globe drink billions of …
Nurse Stacey Wilson usually is the one taking care of patients at the hospital where she works. But after a recent visit to a nail salon, she was the …
Researchers have found a simple and easy way to detect whether or not someone is developing Alzheimer’s disease. Apparently a simple sniff test using peanut butter can be used …
Traveling to a hotel soon? Then you’ll want to check out this video on how to look for bedbugs. Bedbug infestations are found in many hotels and motels throughout …
There are lots of scary things that parents learn when raising children as one Kansas couple recently discovered when they got a scare with their infant daughter, Molly. Scott …
There’s a special horse retreat known as Equinsity Retreats, where people can visit and interact with horses to heal body and spirit. People from all over the world travel …
When Emmett was one year old, his parents Karla and Michael weren’t sure if he was going to survive. Something terrible happened to him when he accidentally swallowed a …
Apple cider vinegar has many health benefits and its antibacterial properties makes it a natural cleanser for not only your body but also for your home. Many people swear …
Almost everyone who owns a cell phone purchases a case to go along with their mobile device to protect it. But as one little girl painfully discovered, some cases …
Maxine Daniel got a special gift for her Nana Lilly, who sadly has dementia. It was a Baby Annabelle doll, and when her grandmother saw it, she lit up …
During the holidays, children enjoy their toys, many of which light up and make sounds thanks to the small batteries inside them. As fun as the toys are for …
Have you ever awoken from a deep sleep only to realize you cannot move or talk? Furthermore, you might feel there’s a weight sitting on your chest or you …
Dr. Hamilton has handled a lot of babies at his practice and has a tried and true technique for calming a crying baby that he uses to quiet infants …
A simple hair tie around your wrist isn’t something you think would pose a danger to your health, but for one woman in Kentucky it caused a dangerous infection …
The tragic passing of an Oklahoma toddler is shedding light on the terrible dangers that small button batteries pose to children and pets. Two-year-old Brianna Florer spent a wonderful …
It’s one of the age-old traditions of dog ownership – throwing sticks for dogs to fetch. However, the president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) recently issued a warning …
Don’t you hate a stuffy nose? With cooler weather, pollutants in the air, seasonal allergens, and catching colds, our sinuses tend to get clogged up more often. That’s where …
There’s a special program that is helping veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) heal in a way no other therapy does – by introducing them to wolves. Called …
A Hawaii newborn baby born with an abnormally small head this week has been confirmed to have microcephaly and had been infected with the Zika virus. It is thought …
Meet Patrick Hardison, a volunteer firefighter, who lost his face 14 years ago in a fire and today he has received the first successful total face transplant ever. Patrick’s …
Skin tags are completely harmless and quite common. Almost half of all people have a skin tag at some point in their lives. Although there’s no medical reason to …
A Florida resident and dog owner was recently shocked when she learned that her dog had caught a deadly disease from the canal near her home. Sherri Monaco noticed …