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Per the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, men need about 15.5 cups of water daily and women need about 11.5 cups of water daily. Water, in many ways, is a life source; its responsibilities include: Around 60% of our bodies are made up of water. Our bones are 20% water. Our muscles…
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I remember when I was little and visiting my aunt, uncle and cousins’ home in a very rural part of Maryland; the house sat on 55 acres and was a kid’s dream come true as it was plenty of space to run and play. But my Mom would always check me over when we got…
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According to the CDC, 236.4 million antibiotics were prescribed in the year 2022 with Amoxicillin being the top prescribed antibiotic and accounting for 24% of the prescribed antibiotics. Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections in both humans and animals and they do so by destroying crucial parts of the bacteria needed to survive, such…
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Consuming an oil used to be a taboo as it was labeled as high in fat, linked to clogged arteries and heart disease. Now, thanks to better research, consuming various oils are a health benefit. They contain healthy fats, antioxidants, rich in Vitamins A, D, E and K and are labeled as “heart healthy”. In…
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Here on my blog, I normally write posts concerning our physical health whether it be with nutrition, alternative medicine, toxins being used in our foods and personal products….etc and have also touched on mental health with tips on how to get a better night’s sleep, contentment or how to overcome the stress that surrounds holidays.…
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We have come a long way, ladies! In the 1800s, American and European women DIY’ed their own menstrual products. They would use a piece of woven fabric or flannel to catch blood or use something called a “menstrual belt” which would be fastened to the underwear and the fabric attached to the belt would absorb…
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And how can we forget the “Got Milk” campaign that began in 1995 and depicted various celebrities showcasing a milk mustache? Side note….that “milk” mustache was actually made of a mix of milk, ice cream and sour cream. Now that more and more people are lactose-intolerant and/or labeling themselves as vegan or environmentally-conscious, there are…
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Statistics say that at least a third of Americans have a least one tattoo. And which gender holds the majority when it comes to inking the skin? Surprisingly 31% of women have at least one tattoo while 27% of men have at least one tattoo. Here are a few more statistics: In 2020, the tattoo…
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Spring also brings us Easter celebrations, picnics in the park, and, most importantly (for children anyway), the coming of an end to the school year. What Spring also sadly gives us is a barrage of stuffy noses, sneezing, watery eyes and congested coughs. And all of this is not solely because of COVID, or flu…
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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, in 2023, 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s. That number is expected to greatly increase to 13.8 million by 2060. So what is causing Alzheimer’s? What exactly is it? Let’s look at the history….. Alzheimer’s disease is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, a doctor who, in…
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