Powerful Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies

Oh, seasonal allergies. They truly can make life miserable. The good news is, there are things we can do! Many unnecessarily suffer from seasonal allergies when a few simple natural remedies can offer allergy relief, even without medicine.  According to the CDC, over 30% of the population deals with some kind of allergy. And over…

Calcium Propionate in Bread: Is It Safe?

Every time I check the label of a packaged loaf of bread, I find calcium propionate on it. A quick search tells me it’s a preservative. But when I read a bit more, I start seeing claims linking it to ADHD, blood sugar problems, and even cancer. It sounds quite shocking. So what’s the truth?…

How to Lower Your Blood Sugar Fast With Food and Habits

If your blood sugar has been creeping higher than it should, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 96 million American adults, roughly 38% of the population, have prediabetes, and most of them do not know it. Whether you are managing diabetes, dealing with insulin resistance,…

Normal Body Temperature by Age: Why It Drops After 65

You might remember learning that 98.6°F (37°C) marks the standard human body temperature. That figure comes from a 1868 study by Carl Reinhold August Wunderlich, who averaged over a million readings from 25,000 patients. Yet modern research shows this number oversimplifies things. A 2017 Stanford study of 35,000 British patients found the average now sits…

10 Mental Health Tips For Those Working From Home

Working from home has become a new normal for many people due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, this trend comes with its own set of challenges, including mental health issues such as loneliness, isolation, anxiety, mental fatigue, and depression. To overcome these challenges, it is important to take care of your mental health while working…

New UTI Test Could Speed Diagnosis and Treatment in Hours – Not Days

Urinary tract infections strike fast and painful, often leaving women desperate for relief. A recent study points to a game-changer: a rapid diagnostic test that identifies the perfect antibiotic in just hours. This could slash the usual wait from days to six hours, sparing patients unnecessary suffering and curbing antibiotic resistance. As Maral Malekzadeh, DO,…

How Teeth Whitening Works, And What It Can Really Do For Your Smile

Teeth whitening sounds simple from the outside. You use a whitening product, your teeth get brighter, and your smile looks cleaner and fresher. But a lot of people do not really know what is happening during the process. Whitening does not scrub the teeth the way a toothpaste does. It does not paint them white…

15 Science-Backed Fatty Liver Treatments to Boost Weight Loss, Energy

Fatty liver disease treatments hold the key to reclaiming vitality, as excess fat buildup in the liver hampers fat processing and spikes risks for serious issues like diabetes and heart disease. Affecting nearly 40% of adults in places like the US, this condition demands action through proven strategies that not only clear liver fat but…

Turmeric Mango Popsicles With Coconut Milk

The weather has (mostly) warmed up around here, which means cold brew coffee, more salads, and the ever popular popsicles are on the menu. Popsicles are a great way to include some extra nutrition that even kids will love. These golden milk mango popsicles do just that.  They feature creamy coconut milk, flavorful mango, and…

Whole Grain Bread vs White Bread: Which Is Healthier?

White bread and whole grain bread are both popular, but they are not the same when it comes to nutrition. Whole grain is usually less refined and higher in fibre, but then you also see words like whole wheat, wholemeal and brown bread, which can make things a bit confusing. So let’s clear that up…