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Having rosacea seriously sucks, as I’m sure most of you know. Permanent flushing, papules, pustules, visible blood vessels, near constant burning and stinging, and eye problems are only some of what someone with rosacea has to deal with daily. Thankfully, there are treatments available that work for many people (azelaic acid, I love you). But even then, the smallest environmental factors […]

Traveling is a beautiful thing. It challenges beliefs, changes perspectives, keeps us present, and irreparably stretches our mind in response to new, challenging experiences. And while I love travel as much as I do, it’s not always the healthiest way to live. To help you travel as healthily as you can, and prevent you from

Watching documentaries is one of my all-time favorite pastimes. They provide education on a wide variety of topics, are thought-provoking, and are downright fun to watch. I’ve loved them ever since I was a kid, when I’d watch documentaries about ancient Egypt on the History Channel every chance I got. Plenty of others share this sentiment, and

I’ve always been enamored with traveling, and if you’re reading this, I’m sure you feel the same way. In particular, long term travel has always been something I wanted, rather than fast-paced week-long getaways. Long term travel differs from regular travel in many ways. When you travel for extended periods of time, you’re able to

Traveling is a beautiful thing – it’s good for the soul, good for the mind, and depending on how you travel, good for the body. It challenges beliefs, changes perspectives, keeps us present, and irreparably stretches our mind in response to new, challenging experiences. From the perfectly planned and executed stay in Paris, to the

Ceramides are a fantastic ingredient to incorporate into your skin care routine, no matter what type of skin you have – normal, dry, dehydrated, aging, sensitive, you name it. They are a type of lipid that is found in high concentration in the uppermost layers of the skin and are a key ingredient in maintaining

I’ve got sensitive, acne prone, rosacea prone, and eczema prone skin that is a real pain to take care of. I envy people like my sisters who can use a bar of soap to wash their face or use alcohol as toner for preventing acne with zero irritation. (which is something I actually witnessed happen,

Birds are remarkable – they transform entire landscapes, keep coral reefs alive, inspire scientific research and discoveries daily, and are an indispensable part of our ecosystem. As such, I don’t find it all that hard to believe that the already large number of birders, birdwatchers, and ornithology lovers is growing more and more every year.

Our oceans are a group of fascinating ecosystems that we depend on more than we realize. They support at least half of the world’s living organisms, regulate climate and weather patterns, produce over half of the world’s oxygen, are the origin of groundbreaking medicines, and provide food and livelihood for countless people around the world.