You may have never heard of xenoestrogens before, but they’re hiding in plain sight all around you. These hormone disruptors are commonly found in pesticides, plastics, and even food packaging, and they have the ability to mimic natural estrogens in the human body, leading to a variety of health issues. Studies have shown that men […]
Sarah loved her furry bestie Max more than anything in the world. She wanted to give him the best life possible, including the best food. She had heard too many horror stories of commercial dog food recalls and harmful ingredients that made their way into pet food. Sarah knew she had to find a better […]
It was a cold winter morning in Michigan when I woke up to my 8 year old son Evan shivering with a high fever. As his mother, I couldn’t help but worry about him. His cheeks were flushed and his forehead was hot to the touch. I knew he needed something to help his body […]
Have you ever had a meal that made you close your eyes and savor each bite? I remember the most delicious meal I had at a Thai restaurant, where every dish was bursting with flavor. One dish, in particular, stood out to me – it had a unique taste that I couldn’t quite put my […]
Years ago, Mark and I had the chance to visit Syndey Australia. As soon as we landed, I was excited to start exploring the countryside. After a few days of hiking and swimming, new friends that we made suggested we take a trip to a local finger lime farm called the Lime Caviar Company, which […]
Meet Matthew Bain, a 14-year-old competition level jiu-jitsu champion who trains for 2-3 hours 5 days a week with adult black belts to condition him for his next fight. As a competitive athlete, he pushes his body to the limit, often experiencing soreness and injuries along the way. Recently, during training, he took a move […]
Let’s face it, nobody likes a smelly dog. But sometimes, even the most diligent dog owner can’t seem to avoid that doggy smell. That’s where dry shampoo, also known as waterless shampoo, for dogs comes in. I learned this lesson the hard way when my dog, Chewy, got sprayed by a skunk on one of […]
Any pet owner knows that a healthy animal is a happy animal. Dogs are no exception, and one important part of keeping your dog healthy is ensuring that their digestive system is functioning properly. This realization hit me hard when I looked after my elderly neighbor’s dog, Barkley, for two weeks while she was away […]
When I was a child, I used to watch my mother and her friends do all sorts of bizarre things in the name of beauty. They would put cucumber slices over their eyes, slather on egg yolk face masks, and even put wet tea bags on their faces. I remember thinking it all looked ridiculous […]
There’s often confusion between bone pain and muscle pain, and that confusion hit home for me when I ran into my coffee table while walking through my living room. I whacked my leg so hard that I felt an ache from within, so deep that I thought I had bruised my bone. The pain was […]