Slippery soles, barely there cushioning, tight spots that all but guaranteed blisters—it’s a miracle that my (former) laissez-faire attitude toward hiking boots didn’t cause me to careen down a mountain. I used to throw on whatever pair sat closest to the front door, paying more attention to how well they coordinated with my outfit than…
7 Amazing Ways CBD Can Heal Your Scars
Scarring is a pretty common skin condition – everyone in some part of their lives has scars. When skin gets healed from the damage, what remains are scars. Some people have no issues with small or big scars, and for some, this pesky scarring has affected their quality of life as some scars affect the…
The Symbolic and Spiritual Meanings of Seeing an Owl IRL or in Your Dreams
Keen and unusual birds of prey, with their swiveling heads and piercing eyes, owls are fascinating creatures that have come to be a well-known symbol of heightened perception and intelligence. According to celebrity psychic and mystic Inbaal Honigman, the owl’s meaning is to point you toward your own wisdom, and seeing one is an invitation…
Pickleball: Exercise and Fun For All Ages
A quick glance as you drive by a park and the game in progress may look a lot like tennis. There’s a net strung across the middle of the court. A racket-like paddle is swung to hit a small ball. However, pickleball is a hybrid of many racquet sports, including tennis, badminton, and ping pong….
The Biggest Joke of the 21st Century Democracy In America
America is a happy, well-functioning democracy. If you believe that, you are probably seriously ill. The country is so happy that the number of U.S. suicide deaths reached an all-time high in 2022, according to provisional data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). An estimated 49,449 people died by suicide in……
We-Vibe’s New-and-Improved G-Spot Vibrator Practically Guarantees a Blended Orgasm
As a straight-edge girlie who doesn’t drink and goes to bed at 10 p.m. every night, I couldn’t be less interested in raves. But while regular parties aren’t my jam, parties in my pants are (I am a professional sex toy reviewer, after all). So when sex toy brand We-Vibe offered to give me a…
Mediterranean Diet: Is the Mediterranean Diet Good for Heart Health?
Did you know that people who follow a Mediterranean-style diet have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those on a standard Western diet? The benefits of this approach to eating extend far beyond longevity and overall wellness. Keep reading to discover the many benefits of the Mediterranean diet for cardiovascular health, and…
How to Recognise an Addiction Problem
You may also like: Understanding Common Signs of Addiction Recognizing an addiction problem is not always easy. Sometimes the signs are unnoticeable but become increasingly evident as the addiction worsens. Addiction can be defined as a chronic disease that negatively affects the brain’s motivation, reward, and memory functions. A person who struggles with addiction craves…
This Fuss-Free Mini Food Chopper Dices Ingredients in Seconds and Takes Up No More Space Than a Mug
As someone who’s long lived in big cities and correspondingly tiny apartments, I’ve always taken a minimalist approach to kitchen equipment. If I can make do without, it doesn’t make the cut. For years, I didn’t own a microwave. Even today, I still don’t own a real coffee pot. (Pour over for the win!) But…
All You Need To Know About Reality Therapy
A unique and fruitful approach toward healing, reality therapy is a topic of controversy in the therapy world. It works on the idea that though we can’t control the situations, we can control how we react to them. According to reality therapy, the way we behave is a choice. People switch their behavior as per…