Honey Chicken Stir Fry A quick and easy meal that adds a hint sweetness to a savory dish. Ingredients 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon cold water 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 garlic clove, minced 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon […]
Vast numbers of people swear by herbal supplements to relieve ailments ranging from poor night vision to memory loss to liver problems. Sales of herbal supplements in 2016 reached almost $7.5 billion. According to a 2012 survey by the National Center for Health Statistics (part of the Centers for Disease Control), almost 1 in 5 […]
If you’re experiencing ear pain, you may automatically assume there’s an issue with your ear. Believe it or not, however, there are some instances of ear pain that have nothing to do with ear-related problems. So the question is do you have ear pain or something else? Let’s dive deeper into a few of the […]
When you lose weight, where does the fat go? With all the attention on losing weight, you’d think more people would understand this dramatic point. Quick – think of two possible answers for how the weight you lose leaves your body. Misconceptions about how we lose weight are widespread. Most people get it wrong, and […]
Breathing is an essential function that delivers oxygen to your body. If you’re a healthy individual, you breathe through your nose and mouth. However, if you’re living with nasal congestion, you may depend on mouth breathing. Unfortunately, excessive mouth breathing can take a toll on your health. So it’s important to keep it to a […]
Due to the lack of pollen and less time spent outdoors, winter allergies are less common than summer or spring allergies. However, winter allergies still exist. Here’s why: Our immune system naturally reacts to foreign material that comes in contact with our body and still has the potential to overreact to a harmful winter allergen […]
Vertigo, which is a fairly common medical issue, is similar to motion sickness. Vertigo can cause dizziness or give you the feeling that you’re moving when you aren’t. A common form of vertigo is referred to in the medical industry as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. BPPV occurs when your head is placed in […]
These days, an awful lot of us are getting pretty awful sleep. According to a survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, 35 percent of Americans rate the quality of their sleep as “poor” or “only fair.” A significant twenty percent of Americans say that they don’t wake up feeling refreshed. The same survey reveals […]
Chicken and Spinach Soup This quick Italian soup blends delicious fragrant ingredients with a simple homemade pesto that adds fresh flavor. Ingredients 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 cup carrot 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 8 ounces), cut into quarters 1 large clove garlic, minced 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken […]
CPAP (pronounced SEE-pap) stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. A CPAP machine is used to treat the symptoms of multiple diseases and conditions that can negatively affect a person’s sleep. CPAP machines work by blowing air down your airways at night to help keep your airways open so that you have proper uninterrupted breathing while […]
If there’s water in your ear for a long time, you may experience a condition known as swimmer’s ear. Essentially, swimmer’s ear is an ear infection that can lead to a great deal of pain and discomfort. Hence its name, swimmer’s ear is widely seen in swimmers or other individuals who spend a lot of […]
Nasal congestion is the medical term for what is commonly referred to as a stuffy nose. Stuffy noses are usually a symptom of some other condition that’s causing it. Symptoms of nasal congestion symptoms include: Stuffy nose Accumulation of mucus Nasal tissue becoming swollen Pain in the sinus area Specific Causes of Nasal Congestion The […]
What Causes Nasal Congestion? Whether it is temporary or persistent, a stuffy nose is always a drag. What are the causes of nasal congestion? Read on to find out. You would think that breathing through your nose would be easy. But this is not always the case. And for those congested among us, not many […]
Living and functioning with Adult ADHD is tough enough without the mental challenge of extra stress. You can help reduce stress and improve concentration by breathing through your nose. Everyone who is, or lives with, an Adult ADHD sufferer knows that this condition can significantly alter normal life. Finances and family, marriage and career, physical […]