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An Uptick in Ticks: Don’t Let Ticks Make You Sick

Lyme Disease Brain Inflammation

Warm weather might make you want to get outdoors and enjoy walks in the woods, picnics, gardening, and more. But tiny ticks also emerge when temperatures rise. And they can take a big bite out of warm-weather fun. Bites from infected ticks are responsible for about a half-million new illnesses each year in the U.S. …

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Can A Cold Be Helped With A Detox Bath?

Can A Cold Be Helped With A Detox Bath?

Detox baths are considered to be a natural way to help remove toxins from the body. Detox baths use ingredients such as epsom salts, ginger, and essential oils that are dissolved in warm water in the bathtub that you can soak in for 15 minutes to an hour at a time. Evidence is limited in …

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