Nov 5, 20204 Unknown Beneficial Compounds in Essential OilsEssential oils in aromatherapy have increased in use and popularity over recent years. They provide a great, more natural option for therapeutic and health purposes. Essential oils are taken from plants, but what are in those plants that make it so beneficial? Plants contain various compounds called phytochemicals or phytonutrients…Health3 min read
Oct 15, 2020What is geraniol and why is it in your perfume?One day, while looking at my perfume, I noticed a few ingredients I was unfamiliar with. I looked up a couple and found one pretty interesting. This ingredient was geraniol. When I started researching it, I discovered it is a compound responsible for the fragrance or smell in many cosmetic…Health3 min read
Sep 14, 2020Debunking multivitaminsMany people don’t eat enough of the right foods to get all the nutrients they need for their bodies. Some of these essential nutrients are vitamins. As a result, many people try multivitamins to supplement their vitamin intake and health. Not all vitamins are the same Vitamins affect health in numerous ways. Many diseases are associated…Multivitamins3 min read
Sep 8, 2020Cooking Oils and HealthVegetable oils became the choice of oil when cooking; however, some evidence proves otherwise. More people seem to be opting for butter rather than using cooking oils. Oil has gained somewhat of a negative connotation in cooking and in health. …Health5 min read
Jun 4, 2020Do read the fine print, but maybe don’t listen…I’m used to reading makeup labels — I put those products on my face after all, but food labels? Not so much. You think it would be the other way around, I don’t ingest makeup like I do food right? …Food4 min read
Jun 2, 2020Before deciding on a new place to live, you might want to check the AQIDepending on where you’re at, a bustling city or quaint town, air quality differs. And air quality can affect more than you might think. — Air Quality Awareness Week was a month ago, did you know? To answer that question, no I did not. Admittedly, I didn’t even know there was an air quality awareness week in the first place. The theme this year was “Better Air, Better Health!” …Aqi4 min read
May 29, 2020Body image. It matters more than you would imagine.Body image can influence our overall quality of life and affect how we interact with the world. But can we really control how we see ourselves or is it a choice out of our hands? …Health5 min read
May 27, 2020Cancer basics: History, types, treatments and moreNew cancer treatments are developed as cancer research progresses. But ever wonder how cancer came to be or how it was identified in the past? Well, cancer seems to have been around as long as humans have. “Some of the earliest evidence of cancer is found among fossilized bone tumors…Cancer6 min read
May 22, 2020Autism in AntiquityAutism Speaks says autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), can refer to various conditions involving challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. There are many variations of autism, it isn’t the same for every person who has it. …Autism4 min read
May 20, 2020Want to dominate? Then hydrateAnyone can get dehydrated. Dehydration can cause serious health complications so it’s important to stay hydrated. Mayo Clinic says “dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn’t have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions.” …Water5 min read
