Why Adolescent Dental Health is So Important
Proper dental health and oral hygiene are important no matter what your age is. But for adolescents (defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics as anyone between the ages of 10 and 24,) dental health is especially important. Why Adolescent Dental Health Is So Important One reason that adolescent dental health is so important is […]
Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies
Once a humble cooking ingredient, apple cider vinegar has recently become a popular, natural way to support healthy living. However, some people have a hard time with the strong taste and smell, making it hard to take straight. This is where apple cider vinegar gummies come into play. These tasty supplements have all the benefits […]
Exhaustion or Burnout? How to Identify and Recover From Both!
With how busy so many of us are during the year, it can feel like we are being put through the wringer with no end in sight. This can lead to exhaustion or burnout. In turn, stress levels can rise, our quality of sleep decreases, and our overall quality of life diminishes. However, there are […]
Natural Ways to Soothe Itchy Skin Caused By Allergies
Itchy skin is one of the less comfortable effects of the allergic response. While you might have allergies without suffering itchy skin, it’s surprisingly common for people with sensitivities to break out in itchy and painful rashes, or at least to experience itching whether or not a visible rash appears. Allergic pathways are complex, and […]
Exercise Routines That Grow Lung Capacity
Just like any other organ in your body, your lungs improve with exercise. However, unlike many organs in the body, your lungs respond directly to physical activity. The harder you work, the more oxygen your body requires, and the deeper and faster you must breathe. As your lungs and respiratory system become fitter, your lungs […]
Spring 2021 Healthy Living Checklist
We are fast approaching spring. Depending on where you are reading this, the sun may already be shining and the temperatures are hitting the upper 60s or even the 70s! After a year of quarantine, many of us are finally in the position to start making plans for activities outside the home under the advisement […]
Making Basil Essential Oil at Home Guide
Basil essential oil is a common and popular essential oil, long used in applications ranging from aromatherapy to natural and complementary medicine. Basil leaves are easy to find at the grocery store or to grow at home. Dried, sweet basil leaves can add a warm, aromatic, and fragrant scent and flavor to all manner of […]
How to Train Like an Athlete (Even if You’re Not One)
If you’re not an athlete, some workout advice and training tips can be a bit overwhelming. The bodies we see in the ads for fitness gear rarely match our daily reality, leading many of us to quit before we begin. One essential thing to remember is that every athlete had to start somewhere, they didn’t […]
How to Make Dehydrated Fruit and Veggie Chips
Dehydrated fruit and veggie chips are a fun, delicious, convenient, and portable way to add more fruits and veggies to your diet. They have benefits for people of all ages, but for families with young children, they can also be a way to convince picky eaters to try fruits and veggies they may otherwise refuse. […]
Tips for Easing Back Into Spring Activities
Having weathered some of the terrible storms of winter, many of us are ready for spring to finally sink its teeth into the regions that we live. That means we are all starting to look at getting back into our springtime activities, like gardening, exercise, and moving about in the fresh air. However, just like […]