I was skeptical about this tip when I first saw it several months ago. I felt stupid trying it. But I have to say, after getting excellent results from the same disposable blade for the last 5 months, it really does work. You read that right by the way; five months of weekly use from one disposable razor blade cartridge. In my case, it’s the Schick Extreme 3 which was 75% off at King Soopers. I bought about 40 cartridges, enough to last... 

Not all foods are created equal. Even among natural or health foods, nutritional content and density varies widely. If you’re looking to get the most health bang for your food buck, explore superfoods — foods that contain a high phytonutrient content which, research indicates, may positively impact overall health and immune response. Below is a list of 14 foods commonly considered to be part of the superfood category: Blueberries:... 

I recently weaned myself completely off a medication. It was not because I wanted to, but rather my insurance changed and the new cost of the drug was way out of my budget. So I quit it. And my symptoms returned. It was at that point that I decided to research generic options for the drug. As it turns out, there was no exact generic equivalent, …  Read More →

Summer is in full force and you’re ready to hit the travel trails. You’ve got the time; you’ve saved the money; and you’ve picked the spot. You’ve also worked hard to stay healthy this year and you don’t want to ruin your health with too many rich foods. You’d rather nosh on the green goods. So where do you find them when you’re rolling from hotel to hotel and city to city? Cook It Up in Your Hotel... 

Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best Money Tips roundup. Today, learn how to get rid of foot odor and shoe stink right at home, get resume tips for the homemaker, try a tasty recipe for mini pies, and more! Top 5 Articles Home Remedies for Stinky Feet and Shoes — “Changing your socks once or twice a day after drying your feet off will help cut down on foul smelling bacteria that builds up on your feet.”  Read More →

Lowering my intake of carbohydrates has been one of the biggest struggles of my life. I don’t have a particularly sweet tooth — if you told me I could never have cake or pie again, I’d be bummed, but I’d get over it. But giving up bread? Pasta? Rice noodles? Now THAT makes me want to weep. There are lots of reasons why someone may want to cut carbs from their diet. Whether you’re diabetic, trying to lower your blood... 

I’ve written about the evils of junk food in the past. I have jumped on that bandwagon that is happy to demonize the fast food industry. But after watching a 30-minute TV show on Showtime last week, I’m having something of a paradigm shift. Maybe I’ve been too hasty. The Showtime show Bullsh*t! (the real title is not edited) takes a new subject every week and exposes lies, misconceptions, and propaganda on everything from sex... 

ShareThis Suffering constantly from allergies can make any person frustrated and not feeling 100%. Not only do you feel bad, you can also spend a small fortune on doctor visits and allergy medications. Instead of prolonging your suffering, you can engage in regular home maintenance that can help prevent allergy attacks stemming from your indoor environment . Here is a room-by-room cleaning plan that can help you control your exposure to allergens.... 

ShareThis Most readers of this blog understand the basics of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and why they are an important employee benefit. If you are employed and obtain your health insurance from your employer like 62% of Americans in the work force, then you probably use an FSA as part of your own benefits plan. As with many provisions in healthcare, though, you may not be up-to-date on all of the finer points of an FSA. Even if you are,... 

If you’ve been paying extra for sun products containing Vitamin A — often marketed as preventing your skin from aging — you might as well save your money. In fact, you may need it for future surgical bills. A new report from the Environmental Working Group cites “new government data linking a form of vitamin A used in sunscreens to accelerated growth of skin tumors …  Read More →

I’ve been examining healthcare plans for a couple of decades, starting with sticker shock when I signed up for COBRA coverage in 1986 (over $300 per month). Since then, I’ve been covered under employer-based plans and private individual plans, spending close to zero all the way to thousands of dollars each year for insurance coverage and medical bills. There’s a lot to consider when looking at healthcare plans, including: Guaranteed... 

In the past, I’ve been lucky enough to have very good health insurance. And before health insurance, I had the National Health Service in Britain. So it’s fair to say I haven’t really been fully invested in the healthcare debates that have steadily increased in the U.S. over the last few years. However, after recent events in both my life and the lives of friends and family around me, I am becoming more and more frustrated... 

ShareThis The United States is facing a health crisis of unprecedented proportions: Two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Diabetes and heart disease rates are on the rise. For the first time in living history, the life expectancy of America’s children is less than that of their parents. In other parts of the world, however, people are living longer, healthier lives. In certain areas known as Blue Zones, people tend to live well... 

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By Philip Brewer A long time ago, I had an idea. I was working a regular job, but I realized that what I wanted to do was be a writer. I figured that I could make some money writing, but not necessarily enough to support myself. So, I came up with a naive plan. It started with living more frugally. I did all the ordinary frugal …  Read More →