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My first colonoscopy a few years ago required drinking 1 gallon of a nasty tasting solution. This year, my colonoscopy prep drink was CLENPIQ instead. See why I love this new colon prep drink -- it's SO much better than other bowel prep drinks!
Read moreMy girlfriend didn’t know about the GoodRX app -- and she was really upset when she learned that she could’ve saved $140 on a recent prescription of Tamiflu for her daughter. So I thought there may be others who don’t know about Good RX yet either. Here's how you can get prescription discounts and start saving on your medications immediately by using the GoodRX app (...it's FREE).
Read moreSome people swear by Airborne cold remedy to help fight colds, but does it work?... Is it safe? Because of my own experiences with some of the ingredients found in Airborne cold medicine, I'm confident that it probably does, at the very least, reduce the duration of a cold. Not too fast though... because of the possibility of overdosing on certain ingredients -- such as Vitamin A, which can be fatal if too much is taken -- I think it's important to be smart about using the airborne supplement.
Read moreScared of crossing bridges -- either in a car or on foot? You may have Gephyrophobia. I had a similar fear and overcame it on my own without professional help. See how I did it... maybe these same tips will help you get over your bridge phobia too!! These are very simple things you can do to gradually minimize your fear of bridges.
Read moreThe camel spider is also known as a wind scorpion, sun spider, and wind spider. They are mostly found in the southwest U.S. and in southern Africa. Camel spider size, speed, and dangers are explained here.
Read moreAfter a painful fall with no broken bones, should you see a chiropractor or go to the ER? Here's the best treatment after a fall and how to get pain relief... fast! See when you should go to the ER. When it's okay to wait things out. When to see a chiropractor for pain relief.
Read moreI recently had to get a tetanus shot... even as a healthy adult! Here's why you would need to get a tetanus vaccine, what it's like, and the symptoms of lockjaw. And in case you're wondering... yes, even if you were vaccinated as a child against tetanus, you still need to get a tetanus shot as an adult!
Read moreMy husband and I rarely get sick with a cold or flu anymore. We think it's because we use this garlic & honey cold remedy any time we start to feel under the weather. (And no, we do not get flu shots.) Do you know about the health benefits of garlic? Garlic is a natural antibiotic and a smart alternative that kills only the bad bacteria while preserving the good bacteria in your body! This garlic & honey cold remedy works as an immune defense home remedy that strengthens your body from within!
Read moreHaving blood work done soon? I once had a fear of needles, but now I don't. It's not a painful process for most. Here are my best tips for getting through a blood test.
Read moreHave you bought any products that had a California Prop 65 warning label on them? I don't live anywhere NEAR California, yet I've seen a slew of them! Here's what the Proposition 65 warning means, why it's on so many products, and which chemicals are on the Prop 65 list.
Read moreGet overwhelmed with butter substitutes found at the store? Here are some things I discovered about finding a healthy butter substitute that might help you.
Read moreDog walking is better than dieting... here's proof! See the results from several dog walking research studies + How much you need to walk your dog to lose weight.
Read moreGetting a CAT scan soon? Nervous? Don't know what to expect? I recently had my first CT scan with contrast. See what it was like, the difference between MRI and CT scan, what CT scan prep is like, and how long a CAT scan takes. I attempt to answer all your questions about CT scans -- so you'll have a better idea of what to expect when you have your first CAT scan!
Read moreIf you haven't been to a chiropractor before, then you're probably a little nervous about getting an adjustment -- and you're not sure what to expect. Here, a chiropractor answers your questions, revealing what your first chiropractic visit will be like, the average chiropractor visit cost, and an overview of what a chiropractor does when you visit their office.
Read moreWhile I don’t think that CBD oil is the magical cure for everything that goes wrong in the body, I do believe that the properties of CBD are quite beneficial for some conditions. Here's what I've learned about CBD vs. THC and my personal experience using CBD oil for pain management.
Read moreDo you know the best way to remove a tick? I do. I do it all the time. I've removed DOZENS of ticks from myself, my husband, and my dogs! I'll show you -- from my own experience using tweezers and videos from others showing easy ways to remove ticks without tweezers. Do you know which ticks carry Lyme Disease? I'll tell you -- so you'll know which ones to look for where you live and exactly what they look like.
Read moreYou know what a dirty bathtub ring looks like... Now imagine what that soap scum buildup is doing inside the jet plumbing of your Jacuzzi style bathtub! Sure, you can clean the tub itself. But once you start the air jets, all kinds of nasty looking bits and specks will come floating to the surface if you don't clean the jets, the nozzles, and the interior plumbing system too. Those pipes behind your jet tub quickly become contaminated with infectious bacteria -- some you can see, and some you can't. Fortunately, cleaning the inside of your air tub's pipes, jets, and nozzles is really easy! The hardest part is taking the time to do it on a regular basis -- to prevent biofilm (a nasty residue that forms around bacteria in your plumbing lines) from building up. Here's how to properly clean a whirlpool tub and remove biofilm yourself in just a few quick steps. See how to make your own jetted tub cleaner and where you can buy one.
Read moreYes, I have something in common with some very famous SNL comedians. I took an improv comedy class - just like they did at the beginning of their careers. Trust me, if I can do it so can you. Here is my personal experience taking an improv comedy class, how it taught me that laughter really is the best therapy, and some of the specific health benefits I continue to enjoy long after I graduated from my first improv class. Here's what it's like...
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