This post reflects health guidance and circumstances during the COVID-19 quarantine period. Public-health recommendations have changed since then, so readers should always follow the latest advice from their local health authorities. When COVID-19 began spreading around the world, many of us suddenly found ourselves staying at home for days or…
There is something refreshing about stepping away from our busy routines and spending time outdoors. Whether you enjoy biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, or simply relaxing by a campfire, camping gives you the opportunity to reconnect with nature and focus on what truly matters. When we spend most of our time…
Jealousy is an uncomfortable emotion, but it is also a very human one. Almost everyone experiences it at some point. We may feel jealous when someone gets an opportunity we wanted, when a friend becomes closer to someone else, when a colleague receives recognition, or when we become afraid of…
A cup of green tea a day? Green tea has been enjoyed for thousands of years and is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. Unlike black tea, green tea is processed without fermentation, which helps preserve many of its naturally occurring compounds, including polyphenols and catechins. I personally discovered…
There are certainly plenty of opinions, stories, and questions surrounding menstrual cups. When I first heard about them, I was honestly terrified. So there I was, sitting in the bathroom with a menstrual cup in one hand and the instruction manual in the other, wondering, “How am I supposed to…
