Honeybees are humble insects that benefit the environment in various ways. Unfortunately, many people lump bees in with wasps and other seemingly “harmful” insects and do whatever is necessary to remove them from their properties. But it’s important to be mindful of the beneficial roles bees play and to take steps to maintain healthy habitats […]
The way to a person’s heart may be through his or her stomach in more ways than one. Doctors have tied heart health to the abdomen, and having extra pounds around one’s middle can be detrimental to cardiovascular well-being. Excess visceral fat in the belly, something doctors refer to as “central adiposity,” may have potentially […]
It is impossible to dispute the many ways technology has positively affected the world. Tech has made interacting and collaborating with people from all corners of the planet as convenient as conversing with a next door neighbor. Technology also has changed the face of education, making it possible for students from all walks of life […]
Gardening by the Moon By Serina Marshall “Moon gardening is simply learning to garden according the moon’s phases. Sowing and harvesting in harmony with the flow of moisture as it is drawn up the plant into the stem and leaves, fruit and seeds. Or down into the root zone with the gravitational pull of the […]
Gardening by the Signs By Serina Marshall “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Gardening has become a trend that many use as a way […]
Modern grocery stores are unlike the ones many of today’s adults encountered when they were children. Grocery stores are not only bigger today than they were years ago, but they’re also stocked with items that weren’t available until relatively recently. One stroll through the produce section reveals just how different modern grocery stores are from […]
Meditation has long been part of Eastern practices and recommended by alternative health practitioners. With the widespread adoption of yoga, breathing exercises and general mindfulness, meditation has become much more mainstream and something many traditional physicians now recommend to their patients. According to the yoga equipment supply company Gaiam, meditation is an approach to training […]
Cancer treatment often involves a unique combination of drugs, radiation and other medical therapies designed to not only rid the body of cancer, but also to treat other underlying symptoms and illnesses. These are the conventional treatments designed to keep cancer in check, prevent it from spreading and, hopefully, push it into remission. Some patients […]
Medical Cannabis – A Historical Look Back By Serina Marshall These days, when people hear the word “cannabis”, they automatically think of an illegal activity. However, cannabis is not a new trend on the scene. And it also isn’t used solely for the above-mentioned example. Throughout history, the cannabis plant has been used for medicinal […]
Medicine helps billions of people across the globe stay healthy. Medicines are used to treat existing illnesses and reduce a patient’s risk of developing others. As effective as medicines can be, no two humans are the same, so medications that may help one person could prove harmful to another. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma […]
