Defeat Poison Ivy With Tea Tree Oil


Updated 05/04/12 6:12 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Natural Poison Ivy Remedy

You went for a gorgeous two-hour hike in the woods, brought back some great photos and uh-oh — you also brought back some poison ivy. When you accidentally brush up against this plant, the uroshiol oil rubs onto your skin, and can instantly create redness, raised bumps, blisters, and an insatiable itch. First and foremost, get out of the clothes you were wearing on the hike and wash the oil off Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Talk About Sweet! Foods With More Sugar Than a Twinkie


Updated 04/10/12 10:19 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Foods With the Highest Amount of Sugar

From yogurt to cereal: 8 foods with more sugar than a Twinkie — HuffPost Healthy Living Designer Donna Karan dishes how the right outfit can take 10 lbs. off your frame — Health Feeling sad over Titanic 3D? Find out why this might be good for your happiness — Self Drop a few extra pounds each year by doing these 20 small everyday things — Real Simple Chronic pain? 10 alternative Read more

Nighttime Habits That Are Ruining Your Sleep and Health


Updated 02/29/12 9:56 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Not to Do While You Sleep

You slip under the covers, turn off the light, and rest your head on your pillow. Seems simple and perfect, but here are some things you could be doing in bed that harm your health. Grinding your teeth: Formally called sleep bruxism, many people unknowingly clench their jaw or grind their teeth at night, which can lead to tension headaches, earaches, irritated tissue on the inside of your Read more

How to Combat Winter Blahs and Blues


Updated 01/13/12 11:38 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips for Dealing With Seasonal Affective Disorder

When January rolls around, the festive fun has come to an end, and we resume our regular day-to-day routines . . . good times, right? This month can be especially difficult for some because the party is over, the temperatures are dropping, and the days are awfully short. If you're experiencing any symptoms that feel like major depression, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder Read more

Use Ginger to Treat Colds, Motion Sickness, and Muscle Aches


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Use Ginger to Treat Colds, Motion Sickness, Tummies, and Muscle Aches

Ginger, the powerful herb used as a spice in many dishes, can also be used as a treatment for a variety of ailments. Whether dried, fresh, in juice form or as a powder in a pill, ginger has many therapeutic properties. Here are some to just name a few. Cold Remedy: Drinking homemade ginger tea (which by the way, I'm addicted to), can help relieve congestion, that icky symptom of the common Read more

Good Health Habits That Will Increase Your Libido


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Increase Your Sex Drive

When it comes to keeping our minds and bodies feeling great, living a healthy lifestyle consisting of a well-balanced diet, plenty of H2O and sleep, regular exercise, and an abundance of playtime with friends and family is sometimes all you really need. Adopting healthy habits also does wonders for another facet of total body wellness — your sex life! That's right, taking care of yourself Read more

Bizarre Home Cures That Work


Updated 10/31/11 3:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

DIY Home Cures That Work

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Ease pesky health issues with vodka, duct tape — more From the Editors of Prevention Of course there are some health staples you should never be without — bandages or OTC pain relievers come to mind. But you can treat or cure a surprising number of minor ailments with these unexpected household objects and Read more

The Best and Worst Flu Season Remedies


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Best and Worst Flu Season Remedies

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Find out which immune-boosting supplements really help — and which are just hype By the Editors at Prevention Flu shots, hand washing, healthy eating, and regular exercise are the best ways to avoid cold and flu. But sometimes even the most scrupulous germaphobes and healthy people get sick anyway. While Read more

Foods That Help Prevent UTIs


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Eat to Prevent a Urinary Tract Infection

Due to our anatomy, women are more prone to UTIs than men. Thanks, mother nature! Luckily, there are some foods that may actually help prevent bladder infections. Read up on ways your diet can help keep things in check. Cranberries: Research shows that substances in cranberries create barriers that prevent E. coli from clinging to the cells along the urinary tract lining. Harness their UTI Read more