Health Journal

Natural Ways to Boost Your Fertility
Trying to conceive can be a frustrating, if not heartbreaking experience for many women. An astounding number of women suffer from fertility issues each year, which makes having a baby more challenging as time ticks on. While some fertility issues...
Reintroducing Moisture into Winter-Frazzled Locks
Plummeting temperatures and harsh winter winds are not your hair’s friends. Tons of people have problems with their hair in winter, and most of these problems stem from a severe lack of moisture. If you live in a cold climate,...
Minimizing the Effects of Arthritis This Winter
People who suffer from arthritis will often tell their friends and family members that they can sense oncoming storms or weather changes based on feelings in their joints. While this sort of statement may seem perplexing and perhaps even a...
Make De-Stressing One of Your New Year's Resolutions
2018 is almost over, and now is the time when people start solidifying their new year’s resolutions. The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on the past year and commit to making changes to improve...
Expert Insights into Picking the Right Products for Your Hair
The estimated worth of the global haircare market is $87.73 billion, according to a 2018 report published on Statista. The market is comprised of millions of products, such as sprays, shampoos, conditioners, and colorants used to maintain healthy and well-groomed...
Turn to Adaptogens For an Energy Boost this Holiday Season
Let’s face it: as fun and merry as they can be, the holidays are also stressful. The pressure of finding and purchasing gifts on time, cleaning the house and making food in preparation of guests and the endless stream of...
Style Smart: Prevent Hair Damage this Holiday Season
Holiday parties, dinners and festivals are great occasions to spruce up your look and show off a new ‘do. Lots of people flock to the hair salon or stock up on styling tools and products before the holidays to get...
Don't Forget to Take Care of Your Skin When the Air Gets Dry
Your skin is your largest organ and protects you from harm—from microscopic organisms to everyday bumps and scrapes. In order to keep your insides healthy, you need to keep your outsides healthy, and that means taking good care of your...
Can Winter Hats Harm Your Hair?
Winter weather is right around the corner, and that means that warm, fuzzy hats are likely your go-to way of keeping your head warm. Many winter hats, like beanies, can be worn all day and incorporated into your outfits to...
Everywhere at Once: How to Minimize Distraction and Improve Focus
It can be frustrating to sit down at your desk or start preparing for an upcoming challenge and feel like your mind is in a million places at once. No matter how much you breathe and get ready to dive...
How Winter Weather Affects Your Mood
Cold chills, snow and ice and shorter days are getting a lot of people into the holiday spirit, as the change in weather signifies that the winter holidays are on their way. Unfortunately, for an extraordinary number of people, this...
7 Ways to Adjust Your Bedroom to Relieve Insomnia
When you climb into bed, you want your head to hit the pillow and to fall into a deep, restorative slumber—not to toss and turn for hours or wake up in the middle of the night. Sleeping problems afflict thousands...
Identifying the Best Kind of Shampoo for Your Hair Type
Shampoo is one of the most important components of your hair routine. Whether you shampoo your hair daily or every few days, you need a high-quality shampoo to get your hair squeaky-clean, protect your color and keep your locks looking...
Simple Ways to Help Your Child Unwind from School Demands
As we near the end of November and the upcoming holiday season, many parents of school-aged children will begin to notice that their kids seem stressed, restless or unfocused when it comes to school. The time before winter break is...
7 Tips to Try When You're Feeling Anxious
Anxiety is a natural feeling that most people experience at least once or twice over the course of their lives. It usually appears in response to challenges we face in life or something worrisome that we don’t have the answers...
How to Naturally Heal a Cold Sore, and Fast
Winter weather is right around the corner, and that unfortunately means that cold sores will begin to appear in full force. Cold sores, those pesky and painful blisters associated with the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), can be painful and unsightly,...
The Dark Side of Travel: How to Deal with Jet Lag
Vacations and travel are times filled with excitement and new experiences. Unfortunately, if you are traveling far from your home city, you will probably cross over a time zone (or a few!). Adjusting to the difference in time can be...
How to Manage Excessively Oily Hair
Most of us love the feeling of squeaky-clean, hydrated hair fresh out of the shower. But for people with oily hair, this feeling doesn’t last very long. Everyone’s hair gets oily and greasy-feeling after some time, but some people have...
What Was That? 10 Tips for Improving Your Memory
The human brain is constantly changing. The cells and neurological pathways that help us think, feel, and remember are constantly adapting, rebuilding, and reshaping themselves to help boost our ability to focus and recall important information. However, many things can...
Never in the Mood: Why Your Libido May Be Low and How it Can Affect You
Contrary to popular belief, a woman’s sexual health and interest in sex can vary wildly over a period of time. Sexual desire, or libido, is influenced by a variety of factors, namely hormones that operate within the body to regulate...
Healthy Hair Ingredients That May Be Hidden in Your Pantry
When it comes to taking care of your hair, you might be tempted to scour the shelves at your local drug or beauty supply store to find the perfect blend of hair care products. These products are often loaded up...