When I first learned that stinging nettles (Urticia diocia) are nutritious and a good remedy for seasonal allergies – I was shocked! Really?! That plant that stings when I walk through it? That one? How on Earth am I supposed to put that in my mouth?

If it’s so good, why did people stop eating it? However, I would learn that many people throughout the world still eat it. Why aren’t people eating it where I live?

it took many conversations and hours of study before I truly believed that his herb would not harm me. I heard

Many of us have goals and resolutions for the year ahead. But for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, the prospect of making and keeping goals can feel overwhelming. It’s important to acknowledge and honor your feelings as you navigate this difficult time. However, it can also be helpful to find ways to move forward and create a sense of purpose in your life. In this article, Ok Healthy Living offers suggestions for setting achievable health goals, even as you continue to grieve.

Pursue a Long-Held Passion

Have you always wanted to work in a different

Ballet fitness is a unique form of exercise that has gained popularity in recent years. It combines the grace and elegance of ballet with the strength and conditioning of fitness training. Although it may seem like a workout reserved for young dancers, ballet fitness can benefit seniors. This blog post will explore the benefits of ballet fitness for seniors and why it might be worth considering it as a form of exercise.

Stress Relief

Ballet exercises are like meditation in motion; they provide seniors with a great way to take their minds off daily life stressors. If you are feeling

Vegans avoid eating all animal products, including meat, eggs, and dairy. They also don’t eat food that has an animal source, like gelatin and honey. For many, veganism is about more than food choices. People choose to be vegan for health, ethical, and/or environmental reasons. Strict vegans do not use any products made from animals. This includes materials, such as leather, fur, silk, or wool. They also avoid using certain soaps and cosmetics.

Path to improved health

A well-planned vegan diet can offer you the fulfillment of following your beliefs and may give you the enjoyment of living a longer,

Consumers don’t care.

Yesterday we dove into the disconnect between patient satisfaction (my nurse was sooo nice and my room…wow!) and quality of care (how likely was I to die).

Today, we focus on how this affects our healthcare. Or, as the researchers put it;

In an era of management by satisfaction survey, how does hospital competition shape the kind of medical services offered to patients?

Leaving out the coefficients, standardized deviations, null estimates and other researchers’ esoterica, we find:

Local competition among hospitals leads to higher patient satisfaction, but lower medical quality.

Yep, because we consumers value quiet

For women taking lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder, choosing whether to maintain or discontinue lithium during pregnancy is challenging. This is a process which requires careful and thoughtful consideration, weighing the risk of adverse outcomes associated with exposure to lithium against the risk of recurrent illness in the setting of medication discontinuation. While we have considerable information regarding the teratogenicity of lithium, we have much less data regarding other pregnancy and neonatal outcomes.

Analyzing data from five linked Swedish national registersHastie and colleagues investigated the associations between lithium use during pregnancy and adverse pregnancy and

Why ergonomics are important in the modern office

Ergonomics is the science of designing workspaces, tools, and equipment to fit the user and reduce the risk of work-related injuries. In the modern office environment, where employees often spend long hours at their desks, the importance of ergonomics cannot be overstated. Implementing ergonomic principles can lead to increased comfort, productivity and overall well-being for employees. In this article, we will discuss the key components of office ergonomics and offer practical tips for creating a more ergonomic workspace inline with the requirements of the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992, UK. Though the