Sales of bottled water have been on the rise since 2010, driven in large part by those choosing it as a healthier alternative to soda. In the U.S., 14.4 billion gallons of bottled water were consumed in 2019, up 3.6% from 2018. During this period, per capita consumption rose 3.1%, reaching 43.7 gallons per person…
Having a Chronic Illness Can Be Isolating, but This Virtual Community Hopes To Change That
When chronic health advocate Nitika Chopra first organized and hosted Chronicon, a summit specifically for helping people with chronic illnesses foster meaningful connections, it was just the beginning of something profoundly needed in the wellness world. Tickets for the 2019 event completely sold out and hundreds of people from all over the country attended the…
How A Healthy Home Environment Assists Wellbeing
Many of us are well-versed on the effects of diet and exercise on wellbeing, but our physical environment is less often discussed. However, the Marmot Review (2010) found that there was a distinct correlation between living standards and health; it revealed that (excluding those with long-term disabilities), the life expectancy for the poorest communities was…
CDC Report: 70.6% of COVID Patients Always Wore a Mask
In a case-control investigation of people with COVID-19 who visited 11 U.S. health care facilities, a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report revealed factors associated with getting the disease.1 People who spent time around others with COVID-19 had an increased risk, as did those who dined in restaurants. Those who reported going to…
Why you need to be hydrated
It is very important to keep our bodies hydrated. Drinking plenty of water every day is an essential part of life. When trying to stay hydrated, try to stay away from those sugary drinks. Water will work just fine, it’s actually the best thing you can drink to stay hydrated. You can’t beat good old…
Amy Coney Barrett Is the Newest Supreme Court Justice—Here’s How Her Views Affect Your Well-Being
In the days following the death of  Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, President Donald Trump worked quickly to nominate a successor. The Republican-controlled Senate followed suit and filled the open seat on the Supreme Court, voting 52-48, just eight days before the election. Justice Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in by Justice Clarence Thomas during an…
Pregnancy and Outfit Options: What should I wear?
When you’re pregnant, deciding what to wear that is both comfy and stylish may not be the main priority on your mind. However, finding outfits that will fit you from one day to the next will help tick one more box off your every day to-do list. It’s often assumed that pregnancy clothes both during…
Simple Natural Ways You Can Use To Resolve Constipation
Simple Natural Way You Can Use To Resolve Constipation It is best to resolve constipation in a natural way except in conditions whereby it is due to certain obstruction of the intestines, such as cancer, diverticulitis, etc. Â In most cases, there is no actual obstruction. While in some cases your colon may be blocked…
Ice Cream Storage Hints
Ice cream is a dessert that lots of people love and enjoy. This cold and sweet milky treat is an ideal addition to any meal, and since it is quite easy to make, we often experiment and make ice cream at home. However, with the homemade foodstuff, a question arises of how to stock it…
Weekend Getaway to Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC
Dean and I are headed out of town for a quick weekend getaway to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. Come along and see what we get up to in this quick weekend vlog, and we’ll show you around one of our favorite close-to-home travel destinations. If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to……