Would you believe that one natural supplement could do everything from making you look younger to improving sleep to decreasing joint pain? Hard to believe, but nature provides this magic bullet in the form of collagen. Collagen is the most… read more
Health
Don’t Neglect The Health of Your Hand
Our sense of touch, essential to our survival from the moment we are born, is one that we often take for granted. Shaking the hands of new people we meet, handing nostalgic finger foods, writing Post-It note reminders to ourselves,… read more
Modalities of Massage
Massage improves health and healing through touch and movement. Most of us simply relate massage to relaxation, but it also has therapeutic benefits that were recognized as far back as ancient Egypt. There are many different types of massage, each… read more
What floating can do for your mind
Clearing the mind is said to have positive effects on your well-being. Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) is a process where relaxation and meditation is performed in an environment isolated from sight and sound. The floatation form of this therapy,… read more
Enough to Make Your Head Hurt: Understanding Migraines
There are hundreds of types of headaches, with causes ranging from hunger to eye strain, hormones to hangovers, tension to illness and more. Understanding migraines and distinguishing between types is difficult, especially while experiencing one. Migraines, on the other hand,… read more
Does Overcooking Starchy Foods Cause Cancer?
What do burnt starchy foods and cancer have in common? That is the million-dollar question. There have been numerous debates and studies on whether eating burnt toast, potatoes and other starchy food can cause cancer. The United Kingdom Food Standards… read more
Health Benefits of Pears
It’s time to pre-pear for National Pear Month! These crisp, sweet and juicy fruits come in 10 different varieties found throughout the U.S. With all these options, there’s sure to be a favorite for everyone! They also have many health… read more
Ted Talks: 9 Things I Hate About the Holidays
Why these two months tend to be my danger zone. We all know that New Year’s resolutions exist in direct correlation to the 60ish days of holiday hoopla that precede them (bookended by an Oct. 31 candy gorge and a… read more
Is Red Light Therapy For You?
Finding the perfect skin care routine can take weeks, months or even a lifetime. Some products may work wonders, while others result in more breakouts than ever—skin care is all about trial and error. If your lotions, serums and creams… read more
Exercises That Benefit the Body and the Brain
It’s okay to admit it. You’re losing it, and cabin fever is real. Hours upon hours of Netflix creates idle zombies with no motivation to move. But physical activity can be exactly what we need to pull us out from… read more