Veganism is a way of life that involves a plant-based diet , avoiding all animal foods such as meat—this includes fish, insects, shellfish—dairy, eggs and honey, and also products tested on animals. The idea is to do away with cruelty to animals for food, clothing and anything else. People choose…
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BO or body odor. When I hear the phrase, I automatically stop breathing for a few seconds . . . as if to protect myself from the onslaught. Ugh! On my flight back home yesterday, there was this girl in the seat in front of me. Sweating, stinking. Nothing unusual.…
My visit to my orthopaedic was due last week and I was looking forward to seeing him. He’s a pleasant doctor, if a little expensive—but has a great bedside manner and is a whiz at diagnosing and treating issues that come under his speciality. The clinic is also pretty close…
Most people think they have a pretty good idea of how to keep their teeth healthy and clean. They spend money on dental care, they pay for dental insurance, brush their teeth, and floss. However, few pay attention to how certain foods can wreak havoc on your teeth in a…
In spite of all the media mentions and health campaigns about the prevalence and management of Type 2 diabetes, there is still a lack of awareness about this condition. According to the most recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 3 individuals will develop type…
“Yoga provides us tools and techniques to lead a stress-free and a tension-free life.” – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Stress is a constant companion in the world that we inhabit today. From disrupting our sleeping pattern to affecting our physical health, once stress sets in, more often than not, it…
Are you experiencing consistent pain in your lower back? What about in your upper back? Maybe even both? Many people are dealing with lower and upper back pain every day. Increasing the strength and flexibility of your spine can relieve some of your pain. This post will focus on 5 Yoga…