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As someone who struggles with several autoimmune conditions, my health journey has looked a bit different from many others’. As so much remains unknown about autoimmune syndromes, many people struggling with them begin doing their own research to find treatments that work. Often, people like me end up working with holistic medicines that that go beyond typical Western medicine. Over the course of my research I’ve found several alternative treatments
As we continue to find our path forward during the COVID-19 pandemic, we learn more all the time about the best ways to avoid getting sick, lessen the impact of the virus, and protect ourselves and others. One of the biggest trends for fighting COVID-19 has come in the form of mask requirements in stores and public places that are likely to be crowded. But what’s the science around these
Wearing a face mask has become a part of our daily lives, an action we take to protect ourselves and each other while COVID-19 continues to threaten our communities. While wearing masks when we go outside is something that’s new to many of us, it doesn’t have to reduce our comfort or our identities. A whole new market for masks that are both comfortable and personal is blooming, meaning it’s
There are few ways to inject life into a home that are as effective or satisfying as adding live plants. Keeping houseplants in the home isn’t just a good hobby or a way to devote attention towards tending to a living being, although those are both great benefits. Houseplants exude all the forces of life, growth and nature that we glean from the outdoors, brightening our day and refreshing our