Health Journal

Cold Sores · General Wellbeing ·
Is Your Diet Triggering a Cold Sore Outbreak?
With colder weather around the corner, cold sores might start to become a problem if you’ve experienced them in the past. These painful bumps around the mouth can be embarrassing and frustrating to deal with. Most people know of a...
Joints & Arthritis · Nutrition & Diet · Skin Care · Supplements ·
The Healing Power of Turmeric
If you are a fan of Indian cuisine, you’re probably familiar with a spice called turmeric and the sharp flavor it can add to a dish. But did you know that turmeric has many more benefits than simply being a...
Hair Loss · Women's Health ·
Understanding Pregnancy Hair... and the Hair Loss that Can Follow
Pregnancy comes with a lot of changes. Aside from the obvious, expecting mothers can expect a few more things, such as cravings, morning sickness, swelling, mood swings—the list goes on and on. But one thing women don’t always expect is...
Women's Health ·
The Link Between Gut Health and Mental Wellbeing
Millions of people around the world suffer from mental disorders like anxiety and depression, and the general understanding of mental wellbeing as a whole continues to improve by the day. Although mental illness is largely understood to be rooted in...
Aging · Fitness · Heart & Cardiovascular · Skin Care · Women's Health ·
Healthy Aging Tips For Both Men and Women
Healthy aging is important for everyone—it’s not bound to one age group, gender, or even class. It’s vital for everyone to think about your well-being and things you can do for your health as you age. Simple changes like seeing...
Nutrition & Diet · Women's Health ·
The Best Diet for Supporting a Healthy Thyroid
Your thyroid is a super-important aspect of your overall health that you might take for granted while it is healthy. Located in the neck, the thyroid is a powerhouse of a gland that helps control your metabolism, and by extension,...
Hair Care · Hair Loss · Women's Health ·
6 Styling Tips to Reduce Hair Damage and Loss
Although hair seems like it can withstand a lot of pressure and stress, it can actually be quite delicate and prone to breaking. Styling your hair in certain ways may be putting unnecessary stress on your strands, making it more...
Nutrition & Diet · Supplements ·
Probiotics vs. Prebiotics: Creating the Healthiest Gut Possible
If you’ve browsed the aisles of your local health food or supplement store recently, you’ve probably seen bottles upon bottles of pills called “probiotics.” Next to them, or even included on the same packaging, might be things called “prebiotics.” These...
Concentration · Kids · Stress Relief ·
Signs of Anxiety in Children
Anxiety is a mental health problem that has gotten more attention in the last few years, but it is still a condition that is often misunderstood. Anxiety disorders in children, especially, differ from the norm, because the symptoms children display...
Fitness · Sleep Support · Women's Health ·
Can't Exercise Today? Do the Next Best Thing: Sleep!
Daily fitness is an important part of maintaining overall health. Sedentary lifestyles can lead to numerous diseases and health conditions, and even a shorter life. Just 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day can combat these conditions and lead to...
Hair Care · Hair Loss · Nutrition & Diet ·
Is There a Connection Between Nutrition and Hair Loss?
Good nutrition is a staple in many things: your health, your weight, your mood—and even your hair! What you eat fuels your body, inside and out, and diet can play a huge role in the look, feel and strength of...
General Wellbeing · Immune System ·
These Bad Habits Are Seriously Damaging Your Immune System
We all have bad habits we know we should break. However, we don’t always realize how dangerous some of our habits can be. And, when it comes to our immune system, we don’t always realize how one bad habit could...
Concentration · Kids · Supplements ·
Warning Signs of ADHD in Your Children
Most kids are naturally energetic. As they grow and learn about the world, they become increasingly inquisitive and emotional, and these feelings can manifest in unhealthy ways at times, such as distraction, interruption and temper tantrums. But a child’s natural...
Hair Care · Hair Loss ·
Is Your Hair Loss a Sign of a Bigger Issue?
We all lose strands of hair throughout the day. It’s normal to notice a few strands on a hair brush, on your pillow or pulled out by your towel every so often. In fact, the average person loses around 70...
Concentration ·
The Myth of Multitasking: How This Productivity ‘Trick’ Actually Makes You Less Productive
Multitasking: We all do it. We pick up our phones while we’re paying attention to a conversation or speaker. We switch between tabs on our computers, sending messages or emails while trying to digest information. Most people believe that multitasking...
Menopause · Women's Health ·
Managing Perimenopause: What Can You Anticipate in Your 40s?
One thing almost all women must come to terms with as they age is the reality of menopause: the sometimes-drastic changes their bodies endure at the end of their reproductive cycles. But what many women don’t realize is that bodily...
Hair Care ·
Home Remedies to Combat Thinning Hair
Thinning hair is a sad reality for many people, but especially women. Although hair thinning occurs gradually over time and usually doesn’t cause baldness, it can be quite noticeable. When hair begins to thin, it can be distressing and may...
Women's Health ·
Secrets to Maintaining a Healthy Vagina
Vaginal health is a crucial component of women’s health, but much of it is misunderstood. Much like other bodily systems, the vagina is complicated, which means the slightest things can disrupt the delicate balance it requires for optimal function.To ensure...
Which Plastic Products Are the Safest to Drink Out Of?
Our world is full of plastic. From everyday objects to toys to furniture to cups, bowls and plates, we interact with man-made, plastic materials constantly. Along with the recent green movement came the push to avoid using plastic objects for...
Do You Know What's Lurking in Your Deodorant?
Deodorant is something you probably don’t think much about—aside from needing to apply it before running out the door in the morning. You may ponder over your desired brand or scent in the store, but have you ever looked at...
Hair Care ·
Choosing the Right Hair Oil for Your Hair Type
Hair oil is a popular product to add shine and extra moisture to your strands. Oil is commonly believed to only be appropriate for very dry or curly hair because of its reputation for being heavy and making hair look...