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Do We Really Need to Wear Gloves to the Grocery Store?
We’re all trying our best to stay healthy and sane as we wait out the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, but it can be tricky to know exactly which measures we really need to take. By now you probably know that the CDC is encouraging everyone to wear face masks when they need to run essential errands,…
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The Best Food For Period Cramps and Menstrual Pain
Ouch. Dealing with painful period cramps when “Aunt Flo” comes to visit is never fun. Luckily, enjoying a few healthy snacks might be the delicious answer to calming these aches down. Carlie Beaucejour, a registered dietician and nutritionist, kindly shares expert tips on her Instagram page to help us feel our best. In a recent…
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7 Foods That Cause Wrinkles and Skin Aging
By now, we know that what we put into our bodies matters — and as we get older, it becomes even more important for us to be hyper-vigilant about which foods we’re eating and which ones we’re avoiding. This rings especially true when it comes to keeping our skin glowing and healthy. While certain foods…
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9 Ways to Fight Perimenopause Hair Loss
As we age, it can be embarrassing to admit we may be experiencing menopause or perimenopause hair loss. I saw this just recently when I met up with my friend Emily for coffee. After we sat down with our iced lattes, I was surprised that she didn’t take off her winter wool beanie. “What’s up?”…
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Smelling These 2 Scents When You’re Hungry Could Help You Lose Up to 5 Pounds a Month
When it comes to shredding those few extra pounds, you’ve probably looked into a number of strategies, including eating a balanced diet and getting enough regular exercise. But according to research, the scents you smell on a daily basis could also make a huge difference when it comes to weight loss. A study published in…
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The 5 Best Essential Oils to Naturally Repel Ticks
Warm weather is here, calling us all to get out and enjoy nature. Unfortunately, icky creepy crawlies also got the message. Ticks are an especially annoying summertime foe, but there’s no need to cover ourselves in heavy chemicals to avoid them. Instead, there are some powerful essential oils we can rely on to repel ticks. …
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Mom-of-Two’s Cancer Was Misdiagnosed as Thrush for 10 Years
Clare, 44, suffered from itching and burning for a decade and was given various treatments for thrush and cystitis. But it wasn’t until she was left unable to sit down after an agonizing tear turned into an ulcer and was diagnosed with herpes that she finally put her foot down and went to see another…
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Tired of Popping Pills? Here’s 3 Healthy Alternatives for Your Usual Vitamins
Sick of having to swallow a bunch of pills every day? Trying to avoid excess sugar? It might be time to switch up your daily vitamin routine. Traditional vitamin pills can feel like a chore when you pop them into your mouth each morning, while vitamin gummies may be more sugar than vitamin if you’re…
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Soaking in a Warm Ginger Bath Could Help Relieve Cold Symptoms — Here’s How
When we think of using ginger to help us feel better, it’s usually in the form of an aromatic tea. The potent root has been relied on for thousands of years, but most of us have apparently only barely managed to scratch the surface of its special abilities. Studies have confirmed just how beneficial ginger…
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The Best Essential Oils for Cleaning — And How to Use Them
Essential oils aren’t just used for aromatherapy. Many pure essential oils have powerful antiseptic and antiviral properties that make them very effective for a number of household cleaning tasks. With many people looking for simple ways to ditch chemicals and live greener at home, essential oils are becoming increasingly popular with people looking to make…