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Ingrown toenail: You big toe’s worst enemy

Ingrown toenail: You big toe’s worst enemy

An ingrown toenail, also called onychocryptosis, is the result of the corner or the side of a nail growing into the toe’s flesh. The pressure of the nail is pushing against sensitive skin. The edge of the sharp nail breaks… 0 Shares | | Posted in Lifestyle, Personal Care
Mold & Mildew: Thriving in moist conditions

Mold & Mildew: Thriving in moist conditions

Mold and mildew are found everywhere in the environment. Both are a type of fungi that grow and thrive in moist conditions. Dark areas with little sunlight love to produce mold and mildew. The seeds and smores spread and spread… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care
Contacts: Wear them with caution

Contacts: Wear them with caution

Wearing contacts is a convenient correction to vision that eliminates the extra pair of glasses. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 41 million contact lens wearers in the U.S. are practicing at least one… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care
Dandelion Tea Great For Detox and Preventing Cancer

Dandelion Tea Great For Detox and Preventing Cancer

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), is unfortunately usually known for being a pesky weed, which people commonly remove from their backyards (and often spray with herbicides). However, humans have been using dandelion in food and teas for its medicinal properties for most… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Personal Care
Papaya Seeds Detoxify Liver & Kidneys, fights Cancer and helps with Digestion

Papaya Seeds Detoxify Liver & Kidneys, fights Cancer and helps with Digestion

Papaya is one of the healthiest fruits with an exceptional nutritional profile. Papaya is well-known to be a potent digestive aid; it contains a digestive enzyme called papain, and most digestive enzymes formulas contain this papaya extract. Most people just… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Medicine, Nutrition
10 Germiest Things in Public Places

10 Germiest Things in Public Places

The germiest things in public places harbor disease-causing viruses and bacteria — like E. coli and Salmonella.  At home, adults touch about 30 objects within a minute and the majority of these objects are covered with germs. Remote controls, light… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
8 Effective Infection Prevention Tips for Staying Healthy

8 Effective Infection Prevention Tips for Staying Healthy

It may seem a daunting task to keep yourself and your loved ones free of infections. Beyond the obvious—steering clear of runny noses and hacking coughs—you may be wondering about some other practical ways of staying infection-free. Your skin acts… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Electropollution, Environment, Fluoride, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Personal Care
Top 10 Uses For Oregano Oil That Benefit Your Health

Top 10 Uses For Oregano Oil That Benefit Your Health

Anyone who is somewhat familiar with natural healing or alternative health practices has probably heard of oregano oil. Made from the perennial herb oregano and packed with extremely high levels of antioxidants that destroy free radicals, oregano oil has a… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Child Care, Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Gardening, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Home, Lifestyle, Medicine, Mental Health, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Recipes, Science, Science & Tech, Strength Training, Water, Weight Loss
Health Officials Now Admit Ebola Likely to Go Airborne

Health Officials Now Admit Ebola Likely to Go Airborne

In August, credible reports surfaced on the Internet documenting concerns that the most virulent strain of the Ebola virus could mutate and go airborne. At that time, though, the mainstream media chose to parrot claims made by establishment health officials… 0 Shares | | Posted in News
7 Essential Oils Packed with Medicinal Power

7 Essential Oils Packed with Medicinal Power

Essential oils are powerful, concentrated aromatic compounds extracted from herbs, flowers and other organic plant matter. Aside from their common use as fragrance in household and beauty products, most essential oils have a wide spectrum of health and wellness benefits… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Mental Health, Personal Care