Is the Raw Food Diet Right for You?
The raw food diet, also known as rawism, is a meal plan that is comprised of foods that are organic, all natural, and uncooked. The diet is made up of mostly raw fruits and raw vegetables, but also...
Dealing with motion sickness
Motion sickness is a condition many people deal with. There is really no way to cure motion sickness, but there are ways to prevent and treat it. Of course, the effectiveness of any medicine or...
About Prescription Diet Pills
Many people believe that approval by a Food and Drug Administration means that a diet pill is safe and effective. That is not necessarily true. Most prescription diet pills are controlled...
Kicking Caffeine Addiction
Waking up to the pleasant aroma of coffee brewing in the kitchen is often the incentive we need to get out of bed and get our day started. We humans love our coffee, but sometimes we love it too...
Understanding Sleep Apnea
Chances are, you know someone who snores. Often, that individual becomes the butt of many jokes, as bedmates recall the sound of a runaway locomotive keeping them awake at night. But snoring can be...
The Causes and Symptoms of a Cold Sore and How Best to Treat One
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Most people are usually infected with the virus at a young age when they're kissed by someone who has a cold sore. After the first infection,...
Herbal Treatments for Dandruff
Dandruff is a condition of the scalp that causes white flakes to appear in the hair and on the head. The flakes are caused by dead skin cells, and the flaking and itching associated with dandruff...
Herbal Remedies for Headache Relief
Headache pain can stop sufferers in their tracks, but many people avoid aspirin because it upsets their stomachs. Before there was aspirin or over-the-counter medications like Tylenol or Ibuprofen,...
How To Child Proof Your Home
When a child enters your life, there are so many things to think about and so many decisions to be made that childproofing often falls through the cracks. But, childproofing is important to save...
Heart Murmur: What's that Noise?
What does it mean when someone says they have a heart murmur? When a doctor puts a stethoscope on your chest and listens, they are listening for the rhythmic thumping of your heart. When they hear...
Summer Safety
Summer is here, and with it come the usual summer dangers. Being aware of basic summer safety measures could mean the difference between a relaxing, rewarding summer and one spent in the emergency...
Obesity and Heart Disease
One of the main reasons those who are obese need to lose fat is because being obese can lead to many different medical problems including heart disease. When someone is obese, it is best for their...
Four Keys to a Healthier Diet
Diet is one of the easiest ways to lose weight and to keep it off. Not only is a proper diet a good way to lose weight but also it is a great way to get healthier. Most people make one of four...
Morning Sickness: Stay Cool, Mom!
Is uncontrolled morning sickness taking away the joy of your new pregnancy? Nausea and vomiting sometimes occur when your body temperature fluctuates. Staying cool will help to stop the nausea...