Most people assume they’d know what to do if they found a tick. But in reality, panic and bad advice often take over. That’s why knowing the correct way to remove a tick is essential. Here’s how to remove a tick safely, what not to do, and how to lower your chances of ever needing to remove a tick in the first place.
Your body wasn't designed to process this kind of chemical assault on a regular basis, but you're not helpless. You just need a smarter strategy. Here's six simple swim habits to protect your skin and body.
CBD isn’t a miracle drug and is totally non-intoxicating. It’s not the same thing as THC, which is the part of the cannabis plant that gets you high. It’s more like noise-canceling headphones for your brain. The chaos is still out there, but it’s not as loud.
For many people, summer is their favorite season, a time for cookouts, beach trips and other outdoor activities. However, summer also brings the risk of dangerously high temperatures and humidity.
A single moment in 1990 changed my life, but not forever; just for the rest of my life. That fateful day of my diving accident occurred on my sober but celebratory birthday. I’ve renamed my plunge into paraplegia as my Rebirthday. Perhaps I’ve been in freefall ever since.
Nadeau Sensei’s teachings touch on universal themes. The lessons go beyond Aikido. The inner practices can be done by anyone without any knowledge of Aikido or background in martial arts.
Instead of relying on methods that cause further harm, it’s better to explore strategies that address the root cause of inflammation, thus providing relief without dangerous side effects.
In the age of viral Go Fund Me campaigns, seemingly impossible manifestations of goodness happen overnight every single day. This is the unstoppable power of the human heart — it makes things happen. We all have access to this secret power to say “yes.”
Holistic medicine’s rise is neither a fad nor a rebellion but a pragmatic course correction. By merging evidence-based conventional care with nutrition science, mindfulness practices, and energy modalities, the system moves from crisis response to resilience building.
When you think about your health, your mind may jump to diet, exercise, or stress management. But there's one powerful area that's often overlooked in holistic care: your mouth. Oral wellness doesn't just affect your teeth and gums.
One intriguing implication is that our personal bioelectric field might be shaped by the world around us. Environmental factors such as diet, stress, and exposure to toxins are already known to influence epigenetics — the way genes are expressed.
Whether you’re thinking about your future or supporting an older loved one, remember this: building and maintaining muscle is one of the most powerful tools we have for healthy aging.
Sea vegetables, a.k.a. seaweed, is a whole category of vegetables available on Earth for humans to ingest that is grossly underutilized in the American kitchen, but adds flavor complexity and a nutritional boost of ocean minerals to your diet.
The peak of spring wind and storm season tends to correspond to the timing of the release of tree pollen that blankets our world in yellow. The effects of climate change, windy days and storm severity are helping to create the perfect pollen storm.
At the age of fifty-five, Thomas Fredricksen became an invalid due to a sudden upsurge of his asthma. The coughing fits and episodes of near suffocation made his life a living hell. Then a breathing treatment saved his life.
As we rely more and more on screens, understanding digital eye strain and how to mitigate its effects becomes increasingly important. The good news is that research is providing valuable insights into both the causes and solutions for this widespread issue.
Toasted skin syndrome is a skin problem that shows up when you let moderate heat sit on your skin for too long. It’s not like a hot stove burn you’d notice instantly. Instead, it’s a slow process — your skin gets “cooked” little by little.
We stand on the brink of a new era in mental health treatment — one that more fully demonstrates in accepted scientific ways, that energy psychology methods do indeed harness the body's own electromagnetic and more subtle energy systems to promote healing and well-being.
What I have come to realize over the years through my own personal fitness journey and helping others along theirs, is that some of the biggest, most beautiful and impressive transformations occur under the surface, at the foundation of who we are.
Imagine standing still, but the room spins around you like you’re stuck on a merry-go-round. That’s vertigo — a dizzying sensation that makes you feel off-balance and out of control. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry. Vertigo is common, and it’s something you can manage with the right steps.
Because no effective screening test currently exists, it’s more important than ever for a woman to be aware of six symptoms that are early warning signs of ovarian cancer.
When we don’t actively restore ourselves, we start seeing the familiar symptoms of exhaustion, cynicism, lack of focus, irritability, and even physical illness. Prolonged stress without recovery weakens the immune system, impairs cognitive function, and increases the risk of anxiety and depression.
Your mindset, emotions and choices build your energetic field. And that, in turn, influences your physical reality. You, too, can improve your health by shifting daily habits — often starting with small, seemingly simple changes. You begin by choosing to think differently about what health really means.
Safe Harbor laws protect access to complementary and alternative health care practitioners who do not hold state occupational licenses and who practice in the public domain. They ensure as many practitioners as possible can practice in the state.
Holistic care provides a pathway to address these problems proactively, ensuring your smile’s longevity and brilliance. To safeguard it holistically means caring for not only your teeth but also your overall well-being.
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