Daily Health Tips

Daily Health Tips update for May 16:

Having a tough day? We feel your pain. Take heart knowing that everyone has them. While it might feel good to wallow for a few minutes, don’t get sucked into the negative effects that might end up ruining what could have been a salvageable day. Pull yourself up and fight back with these helpful tips.

• Take a nap! Experts say a 20 minute snooze is more effective than a cup of coffee or even a bout of exercise. It also prevents dozing off at work and decreases...

Daily Health Tips update for May 15:

These days almost everyone works on a computer. Whether you sit at one all day long or just use it from time to time, computer screens can hurt your eyes if not adjusted properly. Here are 6 tips for relieving computer eye strain that may have you tearing up in a good way!

1. Lighting is Key. If you get home with tired eyes each night, you might need to overhaul your lighting situation at the office. Bright light is a killer, and most offices should really have...

Daily Health Tips update for May 14:

Yesterday we recommended some ways to help combat your seasonal allergies and what you should do when faced with the symptoms of spring. Today, we’re giving you tips on what you should avoid doing during allergy season. It could save you time, money and maybe even a little sneezing.

• Don’t treat symptoms without knowing what you’re allergic to. You may think you know what’s causing your allergy symptoms, but more than two-thirds of spring allergy sufferers...

Daily Health Tips update for May 13:

The season of allergies is upon us. Whether you’re sensitive to pollen, weeds or dust, an early spring can take its toll on allergy sufferers. Allergy experts suggest following these allergy “do’s” to reduce your allergy symptoms.

• Wear glasses or sunglasses when outdoors. Covering your eyes keeps pollen and other irritants away from this sensitive area, which reduces itchiness and redness.

• Shower and wash your hair before bed. Cleaning up before getting into bed...

Daily Health Tips update for May 12:

When the world gives you lemons, make lemonade … or maybe a lemondrop martini. Yes, vodka has its obvious uses, but it also happens to be a handy little liquid to have around the house. Check these 8 ways vodka can make your life a little brighter and cleaner.

1. Got a toothache? You should probably see a dentist, but in the meantime you can try swishing a shot of vodka over the affected area. It can help disinfect and numb some of the pain in your gums.

2. The...

Daily Health Tips update for May 11:

Spring is finally here, which usually means it is time to dust off the rubber gloves and get to cleaning out the muck and clutter we’ve accumulated over the winter. You may be tempted to stock up on industrial strength cleaners, but the artificial colors and fragrances often produce toxic results that can irritate your eyes and lungs, which is especially bad for kids and our furry friends. Plus, many of the household cleaners on the market...

Daily Health Tips update for May 10:

Yesterday we shared five handy household answers to stubborn laundry problems. Here are 5 more natural and inexpensive tricks and tips:

1. Berries: Stretch the item over a large bowl and sprinkle it with cream of tartar. Pour boiling water on the stain. Repeat until you've removed as much of the stain as possible. Rub in a bit of vegetable glycerin and wash as usual.

2. Grease: Gently rub cornstarch into the grease stain. Let sit for 15 minutes and brush off. Rub in...

Daily Health Tips update for May 9:

Sure, you’ve tried to get out those stubborn stains out of fabrics with bleach or harsh chemicals. And when they don’t work, sometimes you end up with even more of a disaster on your hands. So before you go and buy a concoction of chemicals, try these natural and inexpensive tricks and tips for pulling out your toughest stains. Here are the first five:

1. Grass: Dampen the fabric then rub cream of tartar into the grass stain. Mix equal parts vegetable glycerin...

Daily Health Tips update for May 8:

Salads should be a light and healthy alternative to any meal, but sometimes ordering a lovely plate of greens ends up resulting in a grassy pool of fatty dressing, chunky cheeses and greasy, carb-filled croutons. These four sneaky salads are the most common offenders, so watch out for them.

1. Chicken Caesar. This little chicken can pack a whopping 750 calories, 50 grams of fat and more sodium than a bag of chips! When you’re ordering this should-be healthy dish,...

Daily Health Tips update for May 7:

Of course we rely on the advice and direction from our healthcare providers for serious infections and emergency situations, but do we really need to run to the walk-in every time we have a headache or itchy skin? With these five tips you’ll save some time and probably a few bucks finding household goods to help ease common ailments.

1. Yogurt for bad breath. In general, bad breath comes from the
    
   mouth and the stomach. The live cultures in yogurt have...