Health

The Differences Between an Allergy and COVID-19

The symptoms of COVID-19 include a dry cough, sneezing, fatigue, etc. This is very similar to the symptoms of allergies. As such, people are finding it difficult to distinguish between the two. Here’s a quick rundown on how to gauge whether the symptoms you display are the result of an allergy or COVID-19. Allergies vs COVID-19 ...

Raven Montmorency

COVID-19 viruses.

Does Your Blood Type Determine Vulnerability to Coronavirus?

There are basically four blood groups among humans – A, B, AB, and O. Many studies have posited that blood groups might affect how vulnerable we are to diseases like cancer. After the COVID-19 outbreak, there has been speculation that people with certain blood types might be more at risk of being infected than others. ...

Armin Auctor

Taking a blood test.

Preparing to Get Pregnant? 5 Lifestyle Changes You Should Make

Are you thinking of having children anytime soon? If so, you need to do some preparations before you get pregnant. Some lifestyle changes here and there will not only make pregnancy easier for you, but they will also be better for your child. 5 lifestyle changes to help you become pregnant 1. Birth control First ...

Raven Montmorency

A pregnant woman in a red dress standing in a field.

How Do Superspreader Events Increase COVID-19 Cases?

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that COVID-19 — the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 — was officially a global pandemic. In the four months since then, we’ve experienced lockdown, quarantine, toilet paper shortages, and general panic. With no cure or vaccine forthcoming, stopping the spread by keeping our ...

Armin Auctor

CCP viruses.

What Your Feet Reveal About Your Health

According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), you can interpret health status by looking at your feet. Many meridians in the body either start or end here. Some of the reflexology or acupressure points there are connected to the various organ systems as well. Feet and health If you are facing sleeping issues, check whether your ...

Emma Lu

Your feet are important to your health.

How to Sleep Well

Do you like to do intense sports at night? Is your bedroom still a mess? If you want to sleep well and maintain your health, you should consider changing your sleep habits if you want to stay well and sleep like a baby. Stick to a schedule where you go to bed at the same ...

Helen London

A bed and pillows.

Sitting Postures You Should Avoid

If you are an office worker or someone who works from home, you will likely be sitting in front of a computer continuously for several hours almost every day. The way you sit will greatly affect your physical health in the future. Poor sitting postures can in fact accelerate the deterioration of muscles and joints, ...

Armin Auctor

The proper sitting posture.

Beijing and WHO Concealed Early Spread of COVID-19, Says Escaped Researcher

Now seeking asylum in the United States, a Chinese virologist formerly employed at Hong Kong University has given her account of the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak, saying that the Chinese authorities knew COVID-19 was spreading among humans in December 2019, but covered up the news for several weeks. Dr. Yan Li-meng, then a ...

Jack Roberts

Dr. Li-Meng Yan.

Water in Chinese Medicine and Thought

Different civilizations have attributed different meanings to the basic elements of the earth. When it comes to water, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) details its ties with human body organs, emotions, etc. In addition, Chinese traditions have also given philosophical, astrological, and psychological meanings to water. Water in TCM Traditional Chinese medicine is based on the ...

Emma Lu

Ripples in a body of water.

5 Awesome Health Benefits of Coconut Butter

For those who are looking for a vegan alternative to butter, you should definitely check out coconut butter. Not only does it provide a rich taste, but coconut butter also offers excellent nutrition. It is basically prepared from the meat of a coconut. Just 33 grams of coconut butter is said to have 2 grams ...

Raven Montmorency