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It’s hard to resist that childhood temptation of playing with those slimy guts from inside a pumpkin after you’ve carved a jack-o-lantern. What if we told you those gooey insides are actually great for you skin? You can make them into a great facial right at your home. First, rinse the pumpkin guts and separate the seeds from the rest of the insides. Drain the guts and put them in a bowl. Add ...

Bath and Body Works has busted out their deliciously scented fall candles. If you have a sensitivity to some artificial scents, you can still make your house smell like fall without using artificial chemicals and smells! Here’s what you need: 3 tbs of coconut oil 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice ½ tsp cinnamon Add a ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and 3 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice to 3 tablespoons of ...

Left with a bunch of pumpkin guts after carving jack-o-lanterns with the kids? Don’t just toss them out! You can turn that slimy goop into a tasty and healthy snack.  Pumpkin seeds are packed full of antioxidants, iron, zinc, and many other nutrients. On top of that, an ounce of pumpkin seeds only contains 151 calories! It’s super easy to make your own toasted pumpkin seed snack. Try out this ...

The weather is starting to get cooler, and as Halloween approaches the Harry Potter movies start to pop up on TV more and more. You hear the young wizards talk about drinking pumpkin juice and the curiosity sinks in. You eye the pumpkins you got to decorate your house for fall and you wonder… what does pumpkin juice taste like?   Well, by itself… it’s not great, but you can mix it with other f...

So, what exactly is the difference between the stomach virus, or viral gastroenteritis, and food poisoning? Well, not much. The symptoms are all quite similar, and the viruses associated with the stomach virus are ones linked to food poisoning. While it is often referred to as “stomach flu,” viral gastroenteritis isn’t related to the flu at all. Gastroenteritis is often caused by rotavirus or n...

  It’s tough to meal prep for an entire week, and sometimes you’re just too tired to cook when you get home after a long day at work. It’s on those days when swinging through the drive-thru at your favorite fast food restaurant seems more and more appealing. But couldn’t that mess up your diet? Sure the menu displays the calorie count of the food you want to order, but what about the rest of...

Infectious mononucleosis, or simply “mono,” is a disease most commonly associated with teenagers and young adults. This is due to the stigma of mono being the “kissing disease.” It’s called this because it is transmitted through infected people’s saliva, so it is possible to contract it through kissing. Despite its nickname, though, it is far more common for people to get mono through sharing d...

Too many people don’t properly know how to prevent the spread of germs and disease, so sickness travels easily between people at work and at school. HealthCARE Express has a few tips to help you prevent the spread of germs so you can stay healthy and not let sickness interfere with your day. Stay home when you’re sick. Going to school or work while you’re ill can spread germs to those that a...

We are always waiting for Monday, next week, or next month when it comes to exercise. We pump ourselves up to go to the gym only to be exhausted from a long work day and finding it hard to leave once you make it home. However, we have a solution! Keep a gym bag in your car or desk! We’ve tried this hack ourselves and it makes it easier for you to go to the gym because you have everything with y...

America is known—quite infamously, in fact—for its large portion sizes. So much so that some countries, such as Japan, are fascinated by how huge the “American Size” is. Sadly, that term isn’t just used for how big our food is. It’s used for people, too. So, instead of serving yourself dinner on a regular dinner plate, opt for using an appetizer plate instead. Studies show eating on a smaller...