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For as long as there have been humans, there have been people trying to plan when they conceive. Sometimes they want to use information or tools to avoid conception, for health, financial, or personal reasons. Other times they want to use the same information to increase their chances at conception because they've decided that now is the appropriate time to bring a new life into the world. If you look throughout history, you can find everything from using specific kinds of teas to heavy metals to physical poking and prodding to manipulate, control, and otherwise gauge fertility. Some of those...

Moringa comes in a wide variety of forms, from a capsule to a juice to a matcha-like tea. All of them have a range of health benefits, including blood sugar control, weight loss, and antioxidants. The question is, how often should you consume moringa? Different Methods to Consume Moringa As you might imagine from the title of this post, we're mostly going to talk about juice and tea. Consuming moringa as a beverage is generally more flavorful than simply taking a capsule, and offers you more flexibility. Taking moringa as a capsule is quick and easy, but can have some...

Collagen, collagen peptides, bone broth, gelatin; there are a lot of different terms thrown around for what is essentially the same substance. It can be understandably confusing tracking down what is what, knowing what you want to buy, and how it can work for you. Luckily for you, we're here to explain it all! What is Collagen? What Does It Do? Collage is the most abundant protein found in the body. It's the primary structural protein found in the extracellular matrix, and it makes up 25-35% of the protein in your body. It's like the framework upon which the rest of...

Two of the most common hair treatments out there, other than normal shampoo and conditioner, are keratin treatments and oil-based masks. Keratin treatments are used for building strength and volume, while oil masks serve to restore moisture and protect hair. The question is, are they compatible? Or should you pick one or the other? What a Keratin Treatment Does Keratin treatments come in two forms: the salon-style treatment and the at-home shampoo treatment. They're dramatically different, but don't worry, we're going to cover both of them. The salon-style keratin treatment, also known as a Brazilian keratin treatment, is a method...