Though they might seem like completely random phenomena, meteor showers are visible from Earth around the same times each year as the planet hurtles through the debris of comets orbiting the sun. And there’s nothing quite like laying eyes on one of these cosmic shows to remind you that you are just a single speck…
Fibromyalgia: Taking A Natural Approach to Finding A Cure
I have often told my patients that if they are feeling aches and pains, the best thing they can have is fibromyalgia. Of course, a statement like that tends to create some confusion, considering that people with fibromyalgia are always told there is no cure for this condition. But, in fact, fibromyalgia is curable—despite what…
How Has the Dieselgate Scandal Affected Air Quality?
The Dieselgate scandal broke in September 2015 but years later, carmakers are still busy paying off fines and compensations, facing class-action lawsuits, and recalling vehicles. Affected car owners have also been busy working with their solicitors, preparing what they need to file a diesel emissions claim against their manufacturer. The biggest impact of the scandal,…
This Viral Sneaker Brand Brand Paired up With National Geographic To Protect Endangered Species—We Need Every Style
We never get tired of announcing *new* collabs from our favorite eco-friendly footwear brand. Brazil-based, surfer-friendly, and celebrity-beloved Cariuma (no, really, Pete Davidson and Helen Mirren can’t stop wearing the brand) is known for its ah-mazing taste in collaborations: like this limited-edition release with the iconic environmental magazine National Geographic. Launched July 27, this collab…
Pain Management in Extreme Weather
The summer, often synonymous with heat waves and humidity, can take a toll on anyone. However, for pain sufferers, especially those people dealing with arthritis and other conditions, heat can make the it worse. One way to quickly alleviate pain is through the skin using pain relief cream. Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi Jr., a leading physician,…
Get Swole: 8 Benefits of Building Muscle
Are you on a quest to get fit? Fitness should be a commitment you make to yourself and not a goal you strive for. Many people see exercise as a chore and a punishment because it can be an uncomfortable change in lifestyle. There are plenty of ways you can exercise that you don’t realize…
‘I’m a Chef, and This Is the One Time-Saving Cooking Tool I Can’t Live Without’
Just like your most trusted strapless bra that’s been around since the time NSYNC posters hung around your bedroom walls, it seems like we just can’t do away with those near-and-dear kitchen tools that have been supporting us for ages. In my mom’s kitchen, it’s her old pair of tongs that have been through it…
Consumption of Peanuts Supports Weight Loss, Lowers Blood Pressure and Improves Glucose Levels
A recent study from the University of South Australia found daily consumption of lightly salted peanuts twice a day before meals led to weight loss, lowered blood pressure and improved fasting glucose levels [1]. The findings were recently published online in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients and shared by The Peanut Institute. The two-arm, parallel randomized controlled trial was conducted from…
5 Surprising Benefits of Playing Video Games
Playing video games has been on the hot seat for the last few years. Gaming has been linked to negative behaviors such as sedentarism, isolation, and depression. Parents worry about their kids and teens, and some even worry about other adults. Unfortunately, the media has only focused on selling violence and addiction as consequences of…
7 Foods Rich in Iodine, a Mineral Essential for Thyroid Function
Located at the base of the neck, the small-but-mighty thyroid gland plays a major role in many of the body’s functions, including (but not limited to) metabolism, growth, and development. Yet according to the American Thyroid Association, over 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime, with women as…