4 Smart Strategies to Steer Clear of Everyday Germs
You can’t completely avoid the millions of tiny, infection-causing microbes in the world around you. But there are lots of little things you can do to help protect yourself and others from spreading these germs.
Sip from the holy grail of stress-reducing herbs
You can’t get rid of every stressful situation in your life. But you can give your body the extra boost it needs to face hard times head-on — like a cup of holy basil tea.
- FC&A Staff Writer
- Tags: Health & Healing Healthy Living Household Tips Muscle aches & pain Stress/Mood/Depression
6 Ways to Protect Yourself from the Sun
Skin cancer is a highly preventable disease, yet one out of every five people in the United States will develop it during their lifetime. It most often occurs in basal and squamous cells in the outer layer of your skin, usually on sun-exposed areas like your face, ears, neck, lips, and the backs of your hands. If detected early enough, this type of skin cancer is easily treated, but you can avoid it altogether by following these simple steps.
- FC&A Staff Writer
- Tags: Cancer Health & Healing Healthy Living Skin Hair & Nails
Toss, Freeze, or Trash? How to Know When to Let it Go
The eternal dilemma — should you toss that bottle, can, or package that’s been in the drawer for who knows how long? You’d like to trust the expiration date, but these can be alarmingly inaccurate — more like guidelines, really. Understanding date stamps can sometimes mean the difference between sickness and health.
- FC&A Staff Writer
- Tags: Clutter Control Health & Healing Healthy Living Household Tips
Awaken Your Body's Own Healing Powers
Plug in to some Bach or Beatles, and your heart will happily sing along. Listening to music is a low-cost, drug-free way to stay healthy. It wakes up your body’s natural healing ability to help you fight off disease.
