Ginger is a culinary and medicinal ingredient that has been a favorite with healers and cooks for thousands of years! It spices up many cuisines and is also included in many herbal medicines. That’s because the spice has many positive healing properties in addition to adding a kick to food. Relieves nausea and motion sickness….
Most of us experience minor aches and pains at one time or another. Reflexology is one great way that many people use to temporarily relieve minor pain and discomfort. One form of reflexology that you can learn to do yourself and can be done anytime and anywhere is massaging the ears. Just like reflexology for…
Why is it that mosquitoes seem to really like biting some people but leave others alone? Well, scientists are discovering there are many reasons why some people are “sweeter” to the blood-sucking pests than others. Explanations include: Your body scent. Everyone’s skin is covered in different combinations of bacteria. The bacteria all produce different chemicals…
Ashley Trenner never liked her pale skin when she was young, so she began using tanning beds as a teenager. She would get tanned year-round, but the constant exposure to UV rays would end up having dire consequences for her. At the age of 33 she was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. By age 40 she…
Do you use Q-tips to clean your ears? Well, if you do, you might be interested learning that there is a right way and a wrong way, according to William H. Shapiro, Doctor of Audiology. In fact, the clinical associate professor from NYU Langone says it’s not a good idea to use the cotton swabs…
Meghan didn’t think she was doing anything wrong when she lit two large scented candles and let them burn for 6 or 7 hours. But the next morning, she not only noticed black spots in her nose, but she found her baby’s nostrils were all black as well. Even after thoroughly cleaning and rinsing her…
When you buy brand-new clothing at the store, you might assume they are clean and ready-to-wear. Think again. It turns out, clothing is touched by many hands before you take it home, from manufacturing to changing rooms. As result the clothing articles can accumulate bacteria, fungus and other contaminants that you really don’t want to…
While many pet owners are aware of the dangers some foods like chocolate or grapes pose to dogs, not everyone is aware of the other harmful food products that you want to keep your dogs away from. Jeni Hargrove Connor and her family learned this the hard way when they almost lost their one-year-old dog…
As adults, we all love massage and the benefits it brings to our health. Foot reflexology is a popular massage technique that people have benefited from for centuries. Massaging a person’s feet can help them fall asleep, whereas massaging a person’s hands can relieve headaches and stress. So it’s no wonder that people have come…
Did you know that thyroid hormone plays a key role in all processes of our bodies? The small gland located in the front of your neck is very important in regulating your body’s metabolic rate as well as your heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development and bone maintenance. The thyroid gland is therefore…
I admit that when I hear the words “head lice” I get squeamish. However, the fact is that millions of North Americans have a head lice experience every year, so it’s a lot more common a problem than people would like to admit. However, experts are warning that there’s a new kind of “super lice”…
Although every parent gets stressed when their child gets a cold or flu, getting sick is seen as a natural part of childhood. However, when a child keeps getting sick for no apparent reason, the stress for a parent can be unbearable. That’s the frustration one parent had until he made a shocking discovery, one…
Gluten sensitivity is linked to a number of health issues from digestive problems to migraine headaches. If someone is gluten intolerant, it can cause all kinds of unpleasant symptoms, depending on an individual’s sensitivity. The “sticky” protein, which is found in wheat, barley and rye, most commonly causes bowel irritation. If your intestinal wall is…
Like any mom, Holly cares about the foods and drinks she exposes her children to and that also extends to water. As people around the globe drink billions of bottles of water every year, there are more and more products available. But is there a bottled water that is “better” for us than another? Holly…
Nurse Stacey Wilson usually is the one taking care of patients at the hospital where she works. But after a recent visit to a nail salon, she was the one in the hospital bed. The mom went for what she thought would be a relaxing pedicure but during the appointment, a worker was too rough…
Researchers have found a simple and easy way to detect whether or not someone is developing Alzheimer’s disease. Apparently a simple sniff test using peanut butter can be used to detect whether or not someone is developing the disease. Jennifer Stamps, a graduate student at the University of Florida, realized that people who were developing…
Traveling to a hotel soon? Then you’ll want to check out this video on how to look for bedbugs. Bedbug infestations are found in many hotels and motels throughout the world. Unfortunately, they are not going away anytime soon. In fact, a study conducted by Bed Bug registry found a 44% increase in bedbugs at…
There are lots of scary things that parents learn when raising children as one Kansas couple recently discovered when they got a scare with their infant daughter, Molly. Scott and Jess Walker noticed Molly was crying and becoming overheated, so they removed her socks. That’s when they noticed a single strand of hair had become…
There’s a special horse retreat known as Equinsity Retreats, where people can visit and interact with horses to heal body and spirit. People from all over the world travel to the 325-acre ranch in British Columbia to relax with the horses, who are all incredibly comfortable and calm around humans, but also live in family…
When Emmett was one year old, his parents Karla and Michael weren’t sure if he was going to survive. Something terrible happened to him when he accidentally swallowed a button battery he found in a remote control. The seriousness of his situation came as a complete shock to his parents, who hadn’t realized that the…
Apple cider vinegar has many health benefits and its antibacterial properties makes it a natural cleanser for not only your body but also for your home. Many people swear by it and in this video from PopSugar, they share 16 different ways to incorporate it into your beauty and wellness routine. Highlights include using apple…
Almost everyone who owns a cell phone purchases a case to go along with their mobile device to protect it. But as one little girl painfully discovered, some cases can actually harm you. Olivia Retter is a 9-year-old girl living in Hertfordshire, England. She recently fell asleep on top of her cell phone and woke…
Maxine Daniel got a special gift for her Nana Lilly, who sadly has dementia. It was a Baby Annabelle doll, and when her grandmother saw it, she lit up in joy. Giving dolls to people suffering from dementia is known as “doll therapy” or “cuddle therapy”. It’s one way caregivers try to ease anxiety and…
During the holidays, children enjoy their toys, many of which light up and make sounds thanks to the small batteries inside them. As fun as the toys are for youngsters, doctors at Dayton Children’s Hospital want to caution parents, grandparents and caregivers of the potential dangers these types of batteries pose to inquisitive children. To…
Have you ever awoken from a deep sleep only to realize you cannot move or talk? Furthermore, you might feel there’s a weight sitting on your chest or you feel an unknown presence near your bed? If you have, you might have experienced sleep paralysis. It’s a condition when your mind is awake but your…
Dr. Hamilton has handled a lot of babies at his practice and has a tried and true technique for calming a crying baby that he uses to quiet infants during office visits. “Parents have learned it and have experienced great success at home,” he says in the video description, before demonstrating the four simple steps….
A simple hair tie around your wrist isn’t something you think would pose a danger to your health, but for one woman in Kentucky it caused a dangerous infection that landed her in ER. Audree Kopp had bought a set of glittery elastic hairbands and like many young women, kept one around her wrist for…
The tragic passing of an Oklahoma toddler is shedding light on the terrible dangers that small button batteries pose to children and pets. Two-year-old Brianna Florer spent a wonderful Christmas with her siblings opening presents at her grandparents’ home. It was the “perfect Christmas” according to her grandfather, Kent Vice. But just two days later,…
It’s one of the age-old traditions of dog ownership – throwing sticks for dogs to fetch. However, the president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) recently issued a warning telling dog owners they could cause their pets “horrific injuries” if they play fetch with sticks. Warning: some of the photos contained in this article are…
Don’t you hate a stuffy nose? With cooler weather, pollutants in the air, seasonal allergens, and catching colds, our sinuses tend to get clogged up more often. That’s where these tips may just be the tips you need to get rid of a stuffy nose. In the video below, Prevention magazine shares what they call…
There’s a special program that is helping veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) heal in a way no other therapy does – by introducing them to wolves. Called Warriors and Wolves, the program is held at the Lockwood Animal Rescue Center in Frazier Park, California. The facility is home to 40 wolves that have…
A Hawaii newborn baby born with an abnormally small head this week has been confirmed to have microcephaly and had been infected with the Zika virus. It is thought to be the first cases of its kind reported in the United States. The infant’s mother visited Brazil in May 2015 and likely contracted the virus…
Meet Patrick Hardison, a volunteer firefighter, who lost his face 14 years ago in a fire and today he has received the first successful total face transplant ever. Patrick’s face was severely burned while battling a house fire back in 2001. During the fire, his mask melted to his face. As result, he spent 63…
Skin tags are completely harmless and quite common. Almost half of all people have a skin tag at some point in their lives. Although there’s no medical reason to remove them, some people want to get rid of them because they are unsightly and annoying. This video shares a tip on how to remove them…
A Florida resident and dog owner was recently shocked when she learned that her dog had caught a deadly disease from the canal near her home. Sherri Monaco noticed her dog, Nija, wasn’t eating and that she had yellow eyes and jaundice in her mouth, she rushed her dog to the vet. There, she got…
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