“Storms make oaks take root.” It is inevitable. At some point we have all faced, or will face, a life-altering event . . . whether it be the death of a loved one, a serious illness or some experience that reminds us of what really matters in life. In the blink of an eye, everything […]
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Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome: A Reason to Hate Sex
If you thought that peanut allergy was giving you trouble, you’ve certainly never heard of poor Mr. A and his Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome. POIS, as first identified by a group of Dutch doctors in 2002, is exactly what it sounds like . . . a sickness you get from your own ejaculation. For 50-year-old […]
Birth Defects and Number of Drug-Addicted Newborns Are on the Rise
As May 13-19 is National Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week, it only seems fitting that we do our part to help raise awareness by sharing with you the many dangers of alcohol and drug abuse on unborn children . . . and the many lasting effects those children suffer upon coming into […]
Hate Mosquitoes? You Will Love These Plants!
Summertime means lots of gorgeous sunshine, outdoor fun, family picnics, and . . . mosquitoes. But, what a treat nature has given us with plants that keep those mosquitoes away! Ageratum Often found in rock gardens, ageratum (floss flowers) is a low-growing ornamental plant which has easily recognizable blue flowers. Ageratum secretes coumarin which is […]
Table Salt Bad? Sea Salt a Scam? Himalayan Crystal Salt May Be Your Best Choice
There is no denying that salt is important to our health and well-being. We cannot live without it. Every cell in our body depends on it. With so many varieties of salt available, and so many of us unaware of the differences between common table salt, sea salt and natural salt . . . how […]
Sleep Bulimia: The Disorder Causing Our Vitamin Z Deficiency
Eight hours a day keeps the doctor away . . . in an ideal world. We know medical research tells us to get more sleep, but for a society on a perma-drip of caffeine and chaos, it’s easier preached than practiced. In fact, over a third of U.S. adults are considered sleep deprived, over 60 […]
5 Things You Should Know Before Becoming an Organ Donor
Donating your organs and tissue is a great way to make a big impact on someone’s life. In fact, one donor can help save or improve the lives of over 50 people. Whether or not you are undecided about becoming an organ donor, there are a few things you should know before going to get […]
50 Shades of Grateful
I’m a man. That much can be determined simply by my birth-doctor’s admissions and the fact that my family thought it was weird that I didn’t have a girlfriend until college (I was a late bloomer). So when I was asked to write about 50 Shades of Grey, I thought, “What will I write?” “Who […]
The Dark Side of Organ Transplants
We’ve all seen those horror or science fiction films that depict a seedy underworld where organs are illegally harvested, then bought and sold on the black market. The stories are almost always full of corrupt, evil doctors taking advantage of poor people by stealing their organs or buying them at a low price, and then […]
5 Ways your Allergies are Making You Fat
Allergy season is in full swing this year, and with a vengeance. With pollen levels reaching new highs, your allergies may have felt worse compared to recent years. If that’s the case, make sure you hit the gym a few extra times because guess what? Aside from all the other factors you have to consider […]
