11 Natural Remedies for the Common Cold

We typically catch between two and four colds a year. Find out about some of the more popular remedies for the common cold, including echinacea, ginseng, ginger, and elderberry. Page 2. …read more

Seven Ways to Avoid Stress and Prevent Heart Disease (Part 1)

Stress is a normal part of life. But if left unmanaged, stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pains, or irregular heart beats. Even if you are healthy in every other aspects, especially when you’re the type who exercises often and eat vegetables regularly, stress

7 Tips For Improving Your Focus

by Elizabeth Seward – Staff Writer The ability to switch your brain into the desired gear and truly focus on a task at hand is an important one. As our minds become more and more swamped by the overstimulation embedded in this modern digital culture, concentration is often negotiated. The number of Americans with ADD

5 Tips To Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder

by Elizabeth Seward – Staff Writer Your brain is a magnificent machine, filled with layers upon layers of potential yet to be unlocked and accessed. In this age of furious nonstop work, overstimulation, and instant gratification, it’s easy to trick ourselves into thinking that working hard and constantly are work ethic ideals. I lived in

Processed Red Meat Linked To Higher Risk Of Heart Failure

by Elizabeth Seward – Staff Writer Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Recent research has proven that higher intake levels of processed red meat are linked to higher risks of heart failure. While the dangers of red meat have been confirmed by science over and over again, this most recent study out of

Baby Basics: How To Make Your Own Baby Lotion

by Elizabeth Seward – Staff Writer I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the best products for newborns. I’m about to become a mom for the first time and it’s starting to hit me that I need to secure good and clean products for my little one ASAP, especially if they are affordable. My husband

Diet Drinks Increase Heart Attack Risk

By Maylin Rodriguez-Paez RN Drink an occasional diet drink? You may want to reconsider, especially in light of the latest study. According to research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session, women who drank diet drinks face a greater risk of heart attack and death compared to women who rarely drank

Turmeric and Leukemia

Leukemia is a cancer that causes production of abnormal blood cells (usually white). There are several types of leukemia, classified based on whether it is acute or chronic. Acute lymphocytic leukemia usually affects children, while other types affect adults. Older adults, those exposed to chemical or ionizing radiation, those with Down syndrome, Hodgkin’s disease or

The Mindset All Successful People Share

by Elizabeth Seward – Staff Writer Successful people tend to have a lot in common with one another. There are habits they often share – like getting up early – and there are skills they often share, too – like knowing when and how to delegate responsibilities. But I agree with a recent Inc. article

5 Natural Dog Treats You Can Make Yourself

by Elizabeth Seward – Staff Writer It’s not always easy for people who don’t own dogs to fully comprehend how much a dog is a part of the family. I know that there are people out there who probably think I’m crazy for wanting to dehydrate meat into perfect dog treats for my canines. But