13 Natural Ways To Boost Your Immune System

It’s easy to understand though why people have what appears to be a fight or flight response when they realize a cold is coming on. Being sick is the absolute pits. The second you begin to feel your health slipping away, you’d do anything to get it back. Although there is no way to stop the process of a cold once it begins, there are ways to boost your immune system and lower your chances of being that desperate person in line with pipe dreams and a gallon of orange juice.

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What’s the Verdict On Celery Juice?

So you can imagine my profound curiosity when celery juice became the wellness drink du juor earlier this year. According to my estimates (my social media feeds), it’s a trend that’s enjoying more than its 15 minutes of fame. If you’re still on the fence, I’ve weighed the pros and cons for you. 

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Tips and Tricks for Dealing with Melasma

When that didn’t work, I spent an intense few hours in a Google black hole and diagnosed myself with melasma—a fairly common skin condition that I have never heard of. It’s a form of hyperpigmentation that’s triggered by sun exposure, light damage from our computers, and pregnancy. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it’s a condition that occurs when the skin starts producing too much melatonin, resulting in brownish-gray patches on the upper lip, cheeks, and forehead. 

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Lauryn Paiva
36 Ways To Make Your Home Cleaner And Safer

A new report from Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health shows just how much our homes influence the health of those that live in them. The study was authored by Joseph G. Allen and John D. Spengler, who are experts at studying homes and their relation to our health. Below, we dissect their 36 actions that you can easily implement where you live.

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Why You Should Stop Using Products With Palm Oil

When it comes to ingredients, keeping track of what’s great, what’s not so great and what needs to be avoided entirely can feel overwhelming. You start to wonder if you should walk around with a little cheat sheet, make up a catchy song full of acronyms or have a website bookmarked on your phone to glance through before buying anything. If you consider yourself an eco-friendly shopper or want to become more of a conscious consumer, knowing more about palm oil and the story behind it is a must.

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