Tag health

The Cost of Cutting Your Crusts

I’ve eaten toast for breakfast or sandwiches for lunch since I discovered bread’s existence. Not once, in all these years, have I ever cut the crusts off a single slice. There’s a lot to be learned from those delightful, overlooked…

A Pocket Guide to Smokable Herbs

Hey! Are you looking to smoke, but want to keep a clear mind or refrain from traditionally addictive tobacco cigarettes? Well, there’s actually a whole variety of plants out there that are safe to smoke, some even boasting calming and…

‘IN Synch

Written by: Lauren Mellinger and Julia Raver Every girl knows what it feels like during “that time of the month” – bad cramps, mood swings, you name it. And it seems that other girls can always tell when it’s time.…

The Science of Plan B

After Roe v. Wade was overturned this past summer, I saw a spark of online discussions about access to birth control, as well as misinformation online on how different contraceptive methods work. Plan B has many misconceptions surrounding it, and…

The Sepsis Umbrella

When most people hear the diagnosis of sepsis, they think of one of two things: oh my god or…what the heck is that? However, when I see the diagnosis of sepsis, my mind turns to one thing which I call…