Well Being Articles

Influenza won't kill most healthy people or even cause them to have to go to the doctor, so do you really need to take the time (and perhaps spend the money) to get a flu shot this year? Yes! Here's why.

We've all heard it — megadoses of vitamin C can prevent you from getting a flu or cold as well as cure these illnesses faster if you already have them. Does this common wisdom hold up to scientific scrutiny?

As tattoos grow in popularity, they're no longer taboo — if they're good, that is! How do you choose a tattoo artist who will permanently decorate your skin with a real piece of art, rather than an ugly infectious cesspool you're going to want removed?

Pine nuts look so innocent, but thousands of people have been left with an overwhelming and lasting bitter taste in their mouths after eating them. "Pine mouth syndrome" isn't dangerous, but it sure is unpleasant. Here's what you need to know.

The severity of CFS may vary and the decision to include exercise in its treatment should be made through a multidisciplinary medical approach. Doing anything on your own is not advised, as overexercising can worsen the symptoms of CFS.

People with chronic and acute bronchitis alike will often hear the advice to increase their fluid intake. Why, and does this really matter?

One night, a friend gave me custody of some kefir grains, and my family has been enjoying its "fruits" ever since. Here's how you can do the same.

There's something truly special about the taste of milk kefir — but can you also use kefir grains to make soy kefir, almond kefir, or coconut kefir? SteadyHealth tried it. Here are the results of our little experiment.

Many foods come with dedicated followers who claim they'll basically grant you life eternal, but few come with scientifically-backed verification. Kefir is among the exceptions in that it truly is great for your health.

What is water kefir, how does it differ from milk kefir, and should you try it out?