Podiatrist conducting a professional clinical examination of toenail health

Causes of Black Toenails: What Your Nail Is Actually Telling You

A black toenail is one of those symptoms that sends people immediately to the worst-case scenario. Melanoma. Cancer. Something serious. In the vast majority...
Fresh organic broccoli florets and crisp curly kale arranged on a wooden board

Which is healthier: Brocolli or Kale?

Kale gets a lot of attention as a superfood, but good old broccoli is nothing to sneeze at. Which of these veggies is healthier?...
Runner jogging through park trail preparing for their first 5k race

Things To Know Before Running Your First 5k

It’s easy to sign up for a race. But as the race-day approaches, most first-timers start regretting why they signed up. Well, I’m here...
Fresh golden calendula blossoms and herbal extract bottle on wooden table

Health Benefits of Calendula

Calendula is best known for its beautiful flowers. Gardeners more often refer to it as marigold or pot marigold. While this natural beauty certainly...
Glass dropper dispensing golden jojoba oil onto fingernail cuticles for hydration

Surprising Ways To Use Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is a pure and natural plant extract produced in the seed of the jojoba tree that is native to Southern Arizona, Southern...
Potted fresh organic sweet green basil plant with ceramic mortar and pestle on wood table

Medicinal Uses and Health Benefits of Basil

It transformed a plain tomato salad into an extraordinary taste sensation. Basil accompanies tomatoes beautifully, and it’s the star in traditional pesto. But this...
Avocado sourdough toast topped with fresh microgreens and hemp seeds on ceramic plate

Foods To Keep Your Heart Healthy and Lower Your Cholesterol

Over the past few decades, there has been considerable debate about which foods are harmful for heart health. First, it was widespread that butter...
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10 Ways Yoga Leads To More Satisfying Sex

1. Yoga teaches that we’re all one—a pretty intimate concept. Yoga is not just asana practice. It is the coming together of sun and moon,...
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8 Alternatives To Avoid Rice

Rice has its place in a healthy eating plan, but because it often contains arsenic, we should enjoy rice in moderation. Next time you’re...
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The Ultimate Diet That Will Transform Your Energy Levels and Sex...

My 45-year-old patient Brenda arrived with an “I’ve seen it all” attitude. Ever since she could remember, she’d been on a diet (her mom...