Fellow American Daily

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Happiness is precious. We all live a somewhat tumultuous life where both good and bad things happen. When those difficult times hit, we weather them as best we can and eventually strive to regain a sense of happiness. Sometimes it seems hard to do. I scoured the web for some answers of what […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Gone are the days in which acne is a problem suffered only by teenagers. Adults everywhere are suffering from skin breakouts in unprecedented ways. Effecting a reported 40-50 Million Americans, acne is the most common skin disorder in the US. What if we told you that your day-to-day showering habits could be the […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – It’s time for a truth bomb. Even the happiest people we know have had some pretty awful things happen to them. The difference between our happy friend and those who seem to be in a foul mood all the time isn’t a lack of experience. So what exactly is it that causes unhappy […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Sure, I’m healthy, but I’ve still been pretty tired almost every day — even after a good night’s sleep. I finally had it, so I went in search of answers. I had to first eliminate the possibility that I had a medical condition that might be causing it, so off to my family […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Science is amazing, and some of the facts about human beings are truly unexpected and surprising. We’ve done some research and compiled a list of health facts that might surprise you — and they’re fully backed by scientific evidence. From the strange way we breathe to the surprising food that can help you […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Making sure you receive the daily recommendation of vitamins is important. It helps fortify your body against illness while giving you the necessary building blocks to maintain a healthy life. While you likely have heard of some side effects stemming from low vitamin levels, you may not have heard of side effects coming […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Emergency room (ER) visits are up 50% over the last two decades, a fact that has led to increased wait times and frustration for people who need medical care. In many cases, the increase can be traced to the influx of patients with preventable and non-emergent illnesses. As much as they may try […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – It’s easy to get lost in the excitement of wedding planning. But before you get too invested in wedding cake tastings and engagement photo shoots, take a step back and ask yourself if you’ll be saying “I do” to the right person at the right time. For most of us, the goal is […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Time keeps marching on, which means we continue to grow older one day at a time. Despite the inevitability of aging, how adults feel about their age may have a profound effect on HOW they age. Research has found that perception changes with time. What may have once seemed true about a specific […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – There are 2 Types of diabetes. Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 used to be known as Juvenile Diabetes and was diagnosed in childhood. Type 2 on the other hand used to occur in adults over 40. Apparently, the rules have changed. Type 2 is showing up in children as well, and […]

WellnessPursuits.com – Grey hair… I thought only our genetics were to blame. Who would have thought that there were foods that also contribute to grey hair? I should have known. Our environment and what we eat and drink affects our health, so it makes sense that certain foods could also influence whether or not we […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Many of us know to avoid hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup and MSG, but those aren’t the only common food additives you might want to avoid. Research indicates that carrageenan can do some major damage to your body, from disrupting your digestive system to increasing pain and inflammation.  Carrageenan: The Basics Carrageenan […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Sleep can be elusive for some and easy for others but your actions before bed can have a lot to do with your sleep habits and how successful your efforts turn out to be. If you have trouble going to sleep and/or staying asleep, you may be making some of these common mistakes […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Losing faith in your physician? Unfortunately, declining trust in the medical field has become a worldwide problem – and it can jeopardize your health. If you dislike or find you don’t trust your doctor, you may feel more inclined to ignore his recommendations, postpone important medical tests or avoid discussing serious symptoms. Despite […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – It turns out, about 40% of the salmon advertised as wild-caught is actually fraudulently labeled factory farm-raised fish. How can you tell the difference? Read on… Most of us are resigned to pay more for a better product. When we buy ‘organic’ we expect it to be organic. When we buy fish that […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Maintaining long term relationships can be challenging, because we adopt some habits we continuously repeat without realizing how destructive they may be. Habits have power. We try something, it brings some kind of satisfaction, so we repeat it. If we repeat it often enough, the behavior becomes comfortable to us… it becomes a […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – It’s always been a dream of mine to sleep away calories. I already knew that when I go to bed I weighed more than when I woke up, but I was curious to know how that translated to specific food that I might eat. Here’s the answer in this quick quiz: Which Foods […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Everyone loves a beautiful, bright smile! If your pearly whites are distinctly yellowed, your confidence takes a nose dive and hiding your smile becomes an unattractive habit. Stained teeth not only hurt your self-esteem, research shows a ghastly grill can also affect you professionally and romantically. Studies have indicated that people with whiter […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – With the obesity epidemic leading to several of the top killers in this country (1 in 5 deaths related to obesity, according to a study conducted by Columbia university in 2013), people wanting to drop a few pounds quickly and easily are hoping to get weight loss benefits from turmeric. Weight Loss Benefits […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – We’ve all heard of CBD oil by now, but a different kind of green is the latest rage for pain relief. Green light therapy could be the answer to your chronic pain. What is Green Light Therapy? Green light therapy is exactly what it sounds like: light therapy where the light is tinted […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Can’t wait to sink into a sudsy citrus or luxurious lavender bubble bath at the end of a long day? Before sliding into a long, warm soak with your favorite bath products, take a minute to consider what you’re actually slipping into. Your bath can be a private retreat, or a place to rejuvenate and […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – As the Coronavirus spreads, it becomes more and more important that we all practice safe hygiene. As far as we know, the most likely way we can catch the virus is through our eyes, nose and mouth. If someone sneezes or coughs and we’re close enough to be in the spray area, the […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – We’re human… we’re busy. Whether we’re working for someone or for ourselves, or we’re managing the challenges of our home and families, we’re all very busy. Someone or something is pretty much trying to get our attention throughout the day. Busy is GOOD. Feeling driven to accomplish things is GOOD. Not good is […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Starting a new health routine in a gym can seem a little intimidating at first. Even if you’ve been going to a gym for years, it may be time to do a bit of a re-check about some of your gym habits. Here are a few tips about “Gym Etiquette,” that will help […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – You’ve probably played the game… would you rather be lucky or good? Many people choose that they’d rather be good than lucky when they’re taking on a challenge because it sounds like they have more control. But, what if you learned that you can truly be both good and lucky? That would be […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Your poop says a lot about your health. Poop of a certain color can mean you have a serious medical condition, or it could mean that you ate something that changed the natural hue of your stool. Or, it could mean nothing at all. The truth is, normal stool comes in a wide […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Pure water is still an essential daily drink, but when you need that extra boost of energy, keep these 5 super, healthy drinks on your mind before any others. Drink any of these before you reach for that cup of coffee in the morning. You’ll be impressed at how revitalized you’ll feel:  1. Warm […]

We’re deep into winter with all the stresses and challenges cold weather brings. It’s naturally tempting to find comfort in warm, filling food. So, how are we going to stop from eating everything in sight and still not put on too many unwanted pounds? Like many of you, I take various food supplements to make […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – There are 4 things you need to pay attention to if you want to minimize your risk of getting the Coronavirus. The Coronavirus is not some nightmare that mysteriously sneaks up on you. What it is, is a virus that you have a really good chance of avoiding if you follow these tips. […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Scouting 101: In the case of an emergency, fill a stockpot with water and set to boil on the stove. This is a common practice used to kill dangerous pathogens and to make the water safe to drink. Reboiling water is a whole different story, though, and doing so could threaten the safety […]