Glaucoma affects over two million Americans and is the second leading cause of blindness after Macular Degeneration. Glaucoma can be a serious disease that needs treatment as soon as possible or loss of vision is eminent. In the healthy eye, fluid is produced and drained at equal rates. If this cycle is thrown out of […]
Circulation
7 Ways to Maintain a Strong Lymphatic System
You may or may not know it, but the lymphatic system is one of the most important systems in the body. Its health largely effects the strength of our immune system, the efficacy of our liver, and the body’s ability to remove wastes and toxins from our cells, tissues, and organs. Keeping it strong and […]
Invigorating Coffee and Coconut Body Scrub
Winter is my favorite time of year to make and use homemade body scrubs. They’re perfect for revitalizing dull skin, are incredibly moisturizing, and as is the case with today’s body scrub recipe, invigorating for the circulatory system. This scrub is so easy you might wonder if it’s truly a recipe at all! I was […]
The Best Herbal Remedies for Varicose Veins
Turning thirty this year has brought more attention to skincare than ever before. Somehow when I believed acne was and ever would be the worst of my problems, life decides to throw in fine lines, dark circles, and a few varicose veins to keep me on my toes. To clarify, I don’t actually have full […]