Long and luxurious eyelashes have been beauty staples for centuries. Whether it’s mascara, temporary lashes, or eyelash curlers, we are always finding ways to enhance our lashes. Semi-permanent eyelash extensions are rapidly growing in popularity thanks to their longevity and appearance. People pay top dollar for an aesthetician to glue synthetic, silk, or mink lashes … Continued
Gua sha is a technique involving the scraping of a blunt tool across the skin. Proponents tout the technique’s ability to release unhealthy matter from sore or injured muscles and promote cell repair and healing. Gua sha is a practice of traditional Chinese medicine and has spread to many different cultures. It is also known … Continued
Many of us reach for the medicine cabinet whenever we have a headache, toothache, or any other pain. While most medications are safe, there is always the risk of drug interactions and side effects. This is particularly true in the case of pain relievers. Luckily, a variety of natural herbs, foods, and beverages have analgesic … Continued
Not surprisingly, people living in the healthiest cities in the U.S. share some common characteristics thanks to their access to quality healthcare, nutritious food sources, clean air, accessible workout facilities, and public green spaces. The unhealthiest cities in the country often lack some or all of these benefits. As a result, their residents may deal … Continued
Vegan and vegetarian diets provide a bunch of health benefits. Studies show that these diets have links with weight loss, lower risk of heart disease, cancer prevention, and overall better health. However, any diet carries risks if it’s not achieving balanced nutrition. Understanding what mistakes many vegans and vegetarians make and then learning how to … Continued