In addition to using preventive measures like taking shorter showers and running humidifiers, you can try several natural remedies to soothe dry skin. Here are some of the most common reasons winter worsens skin conditions and options for keeping your skin healthy.
Hundreds of millions of people are viewing oil pulling videos on social media, and this is one trending topic that may actually give your oral health a boost. Be sure to follow disposal instructions for used coconut oil carefully.
Over time, Katherine gradually chose to un-hijack her brain. She decided to reduce over-stimulation she attributed to her cell phone use, at the expense of quietude, time in nature, wild water swimming, presence, and pure joy.
Orgone energy is one name for the life force which runs through all living forms. The pursuit by Freud, Reich and others to harness and define this elusive healing energy of orgasmic qi continues today.
The best way to fall in love with herbalism is to start with some of the weeds that grow right at our feet here in New England. The following two weeds are very helpful and in plentiful supply locally.
While you may want to stay wrapped up in fuzzy blankets with a cup of hot cocoa or ginger tea, exercise can help you keep in good health during the winter. Here’s how to boost your immunity this winter with exercise.
People who have a fresh cut, including a new piercing or tattoo, are advised to stay out of water that could be home to Vibrio vulnificus. Otherwise, the wound should be completely covered with a waterproof bandage.
Viperin is a very ancient protein that evolved early in life, probably well before the advent of multicellular organisms – because even bacteria must fight viral infections.
The good news is that just by turning your attention to what is inherent and most basic about being in a body is the way back to trusting your body, yourself, and all of life.
When boundaries are 100% intact at all levels, it strengthens a person's sense of identity, i.e., I am me, and you are you. This is where I begin and end; this is where you begin and end.
Public health professionals say respite facilities can potentially play a big role in addressing a national mental health crisis, especially when it comes to suicide prevention.
What's your view on brushing your teeth right after a meal, cleaning your ears, or exfoliating? Are those widespread practices helping or hurting you? If you're not sure, let's take a closer look at 10 popular hygiene habits.
Science has recently begun investigating the influence of Eastern movement modalities on the well-being of older adults, and their findings offer hope to those looking for self-care techniques especially for seniors.
Toxins are everywhere in this world, but that doesn’t mean that they have to accumulate in your body. Begin to look deeply at your daily habits. Become conscious of what’s in your cosmetics and personal care products. Focus on unprocessed organic food.
If you read between the lines in my TEDx talk you’ll get the message, which I didn’t explicitly articulate for good reason: The federal regulatory agencies that are supposed to protect US citizens from these chemicals are doing anything but that.
There is much more to human drug use than animal instincts. In fact, the archaeological record seems quite overwhelming in linking psychoactive substances in nature to ancient religious rituals.
Long before covid, music therapists used singing and wind instruments to help patients with respiratory issues like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
More than four dozen Jamaican fruit bats destined for a lab in Bozeman, Montana, are set to become part of an experiment with an ambitious goal: predicting the next global pandemic.
The lymphatic system – and the lymph nodes within it – play fascinating and important roles in health and disease, from fighting off infection to maintaining the body’s fluid balance.
If you lose your voice, don’t forget: drink lots of water, use a humidifier if you can, rest your voice, and don’t worry about gargling salt water or drinking lemon and honey tea.
The lungs are the major organ of the respiratory system and responsible for every breath you take. Try these tips to help cleanse your lungs naturally and prevent respiratory disease, the sixth leading cause of death for adults in the U.S.
What happens if we stop walking on auto-pilot and start challenging our brains and bodies by walking backwards? Not only does this change of direction demand more of our attention, but it may also bring additional health benefits.
What if the real reason we never seem able to figure out how to care for ourselves is because we have begun to forget the obvious, simple fact that self-care is built in?
These bright citrus fruits are high in vitamin C and antioxidants known as flavonoids, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can fight degenerative and brain diseases.
Running is one of the most popular forms of physical activity worldwide. There are many ways you can protect yourself from an injury – so long as you ignore some long held ideas about the best way to do this.
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