Tag: Lifestyle

The Grand Egyptian Museum Is Amazing—If You Can Find a Way to Get In

By Marla Jo Fisher From The Orange County Register Giza—Yes, it’s true. You can finally get into the massive and fabled billion-dollar Grand Egyptian Museum—if you’re lucky enough to score soft opening tickets. Keep reading, and I’ll tell you how to try. It’s been 20 years since construction began on the Grand Egyptian Museum, planned…


5 Adaptogenic Herbs Alleviate Stress and Anxiety Holistically

Oftentimes, when the going gets tough, we stress. It’s natural and essential for survival, but not all stress is good. Finding the balance between experiencing harmful and beneficial stress is essential for our long-term well-being. So how can we modulate our stress response and have it work for us? Summary of Key Points Stress and anxiety…


Creating a Designer Tablescape

By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Spring is in full swing, and with it comes a host of opportunities to bring together family and friends in your home. But what happens once you get them all around the table? And what are the makings of a great tabletop? Building a tablescape is a challenge…


‘Downton Abbey’ Castle Stops Weddings Due to Brexit, Shortage of Staff

By David Matthews From New York Daily News Good help is proving especially hard to find at the real-life Downton Abbey. Highclere Castle, where the popular period drama was filmed, has stopped hosting weddings as it has been unable to hire enough workers because of Brexit. The Victorian castle — located in Hampshire in Southern…


Organic vs. Non-Organic Apples: Which is Better for Health and Nutrition?

Is it better to peel or not to peel apples? Is organic or inorganic best? If your intent is to snack healthily, then the apple is hard to go past; or at least you’d think so. But, what about when you throw genetic modification (GMO) and pesticide residue into the equation? Apples contain a prebiotic…


Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Helpful for Women Going Through Menopause?

Review of Menopause and Symptoms Throughout this series so far, we have learned that menopause is a period of time that begins once a woman’s body is done having menstrual cycles. As a woman experiences fluctuating levels of estrogen and other reproductive hormones, she will walk through four distinct stages of menopause: Premenopause Stage: A…


New Restaurants in Augusta a Treat for This Year’s Masters Fans

By Mary Ann Anderson From Tribune News Service Augusta—If you’re jumping on the Masters golf cart and linking over to Augusta for this year’s tournament, that little golf contest down Georgia way, know that there’s more to eat than egg salad and pimento cheese sandwiches, the iconic treats served at the iconic golf course along…


Celery Juice Can Relieve Constipation, Maintain Cardiovascular Health, but Some Should Avoid It

Celery juice has become a popular health beverage in recent years. Dr. Jingduan Yang, founder and medical director of the Yang Institute of Integrative Medicine, shared on the Dimensional Health YouTube channel that celery juice could help relieve constipation and maintain cardiovascular health. However, four groups of people should drink with caution. Celery juice contains…


Chickpeas Are Having a Moment

After centuries of existence as an understated protein powerhouse, chickpeas are having a moment. A staple of cuisine from the Mediterranean, where it was first cultivated, the legume adds depth to curries and is at the root of creamy hummus and fluffy falafel. When roasted and seasoned, chickpeas are a delightful snack, salad topping and…


Be Ready—Pipes Can Burst in Any House

You might think that everything is rainbows and unicorns at my house. After all, I’m a home improvement expert. What could go wrong? Answer: the exact same things that go wrong without warning at your home. Several nights ago, a disaster unfolded in my home in the middle of the night. It actually started hours…