It’s hard to find an all natural eczema shampoo that works to calm itch and inflammation without chemicals. Luckily, natural anti-itch shampoos are becoming more of “a thing”, especially among online shoppers. Accordingly, natural beauty brands are responding with earth-friendly and pregnancy-safe natural eczema remedies that get better every day. Unfortunately, most over-the-counter anti-itch and […]
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Garlic and Memory: An Intriguing Connection
Just when you think you know everything there is to know about garlic breath, a promising new link between garlic and memory has been traced to a compound in garlic known as allyl sulfide. Allyl sulfide is a naturally occurring flavor compound present in all Allium species, most notably garlic and onions. According to research […]
A Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Busy, Stressed Out Moms
Know a Mom who is short on time and always tired? Don’t we all. This Mother’s Day gift guide is specifically designed for busy, stressed out moms– superwomen who don’t have a lot of time to take care of themselves because they’re too busy taking care of others. Because most Moms just want to chill […]
3 Gentle Yoga Poses For Relieving Period Cramps
When you’re looking for natural remedies for period cramps, Yoga poses that encourage circulation to the pelvis should be at the top of the list. Studies show that yoga can help relieve pain and aches related to menstruation, while also soothing the nervous system. For maximum drug-free pain relief, take 1 tablespoon of raw honey […]
How Mental Health Became Pop Music’s Unlikely Muse
Maybe you’ve noticed that some of the biggest songs on the radio in recent years have dealt with themes of depression, anxiety, suicide, and other aspects of mental health. Or maybe you saw Lady Gaga‘s 2019 speech at the Grammy Awards in which she mentioned, perhaps unsurprisingly, that many artists deal with mental health issues. […]
A “Forrest Gump” Guide to Savannah, Georgia
Tom Hanks’ 1994 performance in the iconic American film Forrest Gump was a revelation at the time the movie came out– though the politics of having an able-bodied person (Hanks) play someone who was intellectually disabled (Forrest) have certainly changed. (Spoiler alert: that is a bad idea!) Nevertheless, Forrest Gump remains an essential narrative within […]
The 9 Best Cruelty-Free, Non-Toxic Nail Polish Brands of 2020
So, you’re in the market for cruelty-free, non-toxic nail polish. And if you aren’t, here’s why you should be: new studies from Duke University and Environmental Working Group show that nail polish chemicals can seep into blood stream even through the nail bed. Ah! For that reason, and the fact that traditional nail polish has […]
The Incredible Science of Stress Granules, and How To Combat Them
Stress has been something of a human paradox since the dawn of human existence. On the one hand, we humans need stress to identify danger in the environment around us. But on the other hand, if left unchecked, this unbridled stress response can lead to a host of inflammatory diseases that can cause poor health […]
23 Helpful Gifts for Stressed Out People
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to realize that people really only want gifts that will make their lives easier. That’s why I put together this collection of gifts for stressed out people– a collection of beautiful, functional stress relief gifts that promote mental health and wellbeing. We live at a moment in history when […]
2019 Recap: Inspiring News Stories That Give Us Hope For The Future
You probably don’t need us to tell you that 2019 was a rough year– politically, socially, and existentially. Still, some of the most hopeful news stories of 2019 remind us that even when things seem like they’re getting worse, they can also get better. Below, we spotlight some of this year’s most inspiring news stories, […]