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Sharing is caring! Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea, also known as Honey Citrus Mint Tea, is meant to boost the immune system as well as soothe a sore throat during flu season. It contains two different types of tea, honey and lemonade and is served hot. I’m making my own version of the medicine ball and mine will be a little healthier but just as soothing for cold symptoms. My Starbucks Medicine Ball recipe is made with simple ingredients, much less sugar than the original, and a must-have hot drink on those days when you just don’t feel so good. What…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for colds and flu. With the holiday season approaching, stressors such as travel, large gatherings, excess sugar and alcohol, late nights and busy social schedules can all affect our immune systems, making us vulnerable to infections. If you start to feel a cold coming on, look for these 5 immune-boosting herbs to nip it in the bud so you can enjoy your holidays and the rest of winter (spoiler alert: one of these herbs is actually a tonic and includes a delicious DIY recipe you won’t want to miss!). Read on to…
Split Squat Exercise: Build Strength and Improve Form Guide and Video Certain exercises help you build muscle mass. Others improve your balance or coordination. And some can increase your endurance by getting your blood pumping and heart racing. But what if there was a movement that did it all? As it turns out, there is: the split squat exercise. Split squats are like a secret weapon in your training arsenal. They are effective in working many muscle groups, quick to get used to and quite simple in the gym or at home. Ready to learn how to do them right?…
Considerable variation in the prevalence of depression was found in a multi-region sample of community-dwelling older adults in the United States, reports a study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Until now, few studies have examined the incidence of depression in community-dwelling older adults in the US. The study is published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Of the 2,900 participants studied, 6.2 percent had depression. Seniors who had a negative history of depression or had an annual household income of $50,000 or more had significantly reduced odds of depression. Volunteering was a factor in reducing the…
Do you live in an arid or desert climate and is it drying out your skin? If you’ve ever wondered what happens to our skin when there’s a lack of moisture in the atmosphere, we’re here to explain. Whether you live in such an environment or notice skin changes when you travel, there are good reasons for your skin to rejuvenate. We’ll also look at the best products and ingredients to use when your skin is adjusting to a dry climate. What a dry climate does to your skin Dry skin occurs when the skin does not retain enough moisture.…
Sharing is caring! “Pump and dump” is a phrase that most nursing mothers have heard, thanks to the consumption of alcohol or other drugs. But do you really need to? There are many myths out there that can make it more confusing than it needs to be. To clear things up, we’ll go over the real reasons why pumping and dumping might be necessary, when it isn’t, and share tips on how to handle these situations safely. What does “Pump and Dump” mean? “Pump and dump” refers to expressing milk and dumping it, rather than feeding it to a baby.…
Share the top 15 reader purchases of 2024! Hello friends! what are you doing I hope you had a great weekend and are enjoying the new year so far. Liv’s birthday is in two days, the kids are still home from school, and I’m here slowly trying to get everyone back into the swing of things 😉 Waking up to school is going to be HARD lol. For today’s post, I wanted to share the top reader purchases of 2024! I always love going back through the analytics and seeing what products you love the most that I’ve shared here…
The typical cost of developing new drugs may not be as high as generally believed, with some extremely expensive drugs skewing public debates about the costs of pharmaceutical research and development, according to a new RAND study. Using a new method to assess research and development costs for 38 drugs recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, researchers found that the average or median cost of developing a new drug was much higher than the mean (median ) development cost. The researchers estimated an average direct research and development cost of $150 million versus an average of $369…
The age of forty is usually that time when people start to have some psychological, emotional and physical changes, however, hot flashes, decreased memory and increased anxiety. This is especially true for women. This brings us to the reason for writing today’s article, and that is to introduce you to an oil that can help with all of this. This essential oil is clary sage oil, which has been used for centuries. People have used clary sage oil against the unpleasant symptoms that occur due to menopause. So, we will present you the best benefits that sage oil offers and…
Each week of pregnancy brings you new surprises and milestones! Whether you’ve just confirmed your pregnancy with a gynecologist or you’re a seasoned mom-to-be, this journey is remarkable, and we’re here to guide you. In week 3, your body is doing wonders and there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. Let’s discover the tiny miracles unfolding within you and how to cultivate them. Can you confirm pregnancy at 3 weeks? While some signs may begin to appear in the early stages of pregnancy, it is generally too early for a home pregnancy test to detect the presence of the…