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Keep Your Vagina Healthy and Prevent Leaks by Eating These Foods

5 min read | Author - The Backyard Vitality Team

Your vagina is a complex and finely tuned environment that has several factors that need to be kept in balance. Your vagina is pretty good at protecting and cleaning itself. Proper vaginal care, such as good hygiene, safe sex, and regular gynecological visits, all play a role in keeping your pH in check. But what about food? What you put in your mouth has an effect down south, and what you eat could make or break the health of your vagina.

Improve Your Gut Health and Reduce Toxins With Lemon Water and Zest

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

You’ve probably heard of drinking lemon water for any number of ailments, and though there is limited scientific research to back up many of its purported benefits, there is still plenty of proof that should inspire you to include lemon water in your morning routine. Additionally eating lemons and enjoy lemon zest throughout the day can help boost your health. Unlike many other health fads and fleeting trends, this wellness aid is more than just smoke and mirrors. Read on for our favorite reasons to drink a glass of warm (or cool) lemon water as soon as you step out of bed and enjoy the zest all day long!

The Hidden Dangers of Fluoride: Utah Takes a Stand Against Forced Medication

1 min read | Author - Backyard Vitality

Utah is on the verge of passing a groundbreaking bill that would ban the addition of fluoride in all public water systems, removing the ability of local governments to mandate its use. The bill, now awaiting Governor Spencer Cox’s decision, aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vocal opposition to forced fluoridation and his advocacy for public health transparency.

9 Best Foods to Feed Your Brain and Boost Mental Power

5 min read | Author - Backyard Vitality

Your brain is your body’s command center, controlling everything from memory and focus to emotions and decision-making. Just like the rest of your body, it needs the right fuel to function at its best. Whether you want to sharpen focus, improve memory, or prevent cognitive decline, eating the right foods can help.

Here are 9 of the best brain-boosting foods backed by science, plus a few daily habits to keep your mind sharp.

Try These 17 Foods to Eat Your Way to Healthy Eyes

7 min read | Author - Backyard Vitality

Vision is one of our most important senses, yet it is often taken for granted until problems arise. With increasing screen time, environmental stressors, and age-related degeneration, maintaining optimal eye health is more critical than ever.

Fortunately, nutrition plays a powerful role in supporting vision, preventing eye diseases, and reducing strain. Scientific studies have shown that essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can significantly impact eye function, slow vision loss, and even prevent conditions such as macular degeneration, cataracts, and dry eye syndrome.

Chicken vs. Duck Eggs: The Battle for the Best Egg Ends Here

5 min read | Author - Backyard Vitality

Eggs are a breakfast staple, a baking essential, and a nutritional powerhouse. But while chicken eggs dominate supermarket shelves, duck eggs have been quietly making waves in the culinary world. So, which egg reigns supreme?

If you’ve ever wondered whether to crack open a chicken or a duck egg for your next meal, this battle of the eggs will help settle the score once and for all.

This Biblical Bulb Has Been Used for Centuries for Its Healing Powers

4 min read | Author - Backyard Vitality

Throughout history, certain plants and herbs have been revered for their remarkable healing properties. Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of the most potent natural medicines, referenced in ancient texts and modern science. Mentioned in the Bible and other historical records, this humble bulb has been used for centuries to treat ailments, boost immunity, and promote overall well-being.

In this article, we take a deeper look at the medicinal prowess of this humble bulb.

#1 WORST Sunscreen (avoid at all costs)

9 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

With warmer weather here, people all over are gearing up for poolside gatherings, beach vacations, and some good ol’ fashioned sun-soaking. The sun just seems to make us feel good, and rightly so. The sun is necessary for all human life. Without the warming rays of this massive star, life on this planet would cease to exist. Every type of living creature, including mankind, needs sunlight in order to live. Humans have been exposed to the sun since the beginning of time.

11 Coconut Oil Fixes That Work

4 min read | Author - The Backyard Vitality Team

Honestly, it would be easier to list the problems that coconut oil can’t solve rather than the ones it can. Keep a jar of this all-purpose oil in your bathroom and your kitchen to help with everything from dry elbows to halitosis. If you’re still not sold on coconut oil, check out our list for just a few of life’s problems that are eliminated by this tropical treasure.

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The 5 Best Foods to Feed Your Brain

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Just as the foods you eat influence your heart, kidneys, liver and all other major organs, your brain is also impacted by what you put in your body. Treat it right, and you may be able to stave off future neurological complications, including the development of neurodegenerative diseases.

Science Says: Coffee Could Help You Live Longer

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

No one needs to be convinced of the benefits of coffee. It jolts your brain into action in and is the main way that humanity functions during those early mornings (or late nights) spent working away. Caffeine is the lifeblood of culture, and the good news for coffee drinkers, it may actually help save your life too. Recent research explores the potential cancer-related benefits of coffee and gives us all just another reason to sip this liquid gold daily.

Keep Your Vagina Healthy and Prevent Leaks by Eating These Foods

Improve Your Gut Health and Reduce Toxins With Lemon Water and Zest

The Hidden Dangers of Fluoride: Utah Takes a Stand Against Forced Medication

9 Best Foods to Feed Your Brain and Boost Mental Power

Try These 17 Foods to Eat Your Way to Healthy Eyes

Chicken vs. Duck Eggs: The Battle for the Best Egg Ends Here

This Biblical Bulb Has Been Used for Centuries for Its Healing Powers

#1 WORST Sunscreen (avoid at all costs)

11 Coconut Oil Fixes That Work

The 5 Best Foods to Feed Your Brain

Science Says: Coffee Could Help You Live Longer

Are Your Essential Oils Safe from Phthalates?

NEVER Cook with These Dangerous Oils

How to Get Your Chickens to Lay More Eggs (#3 may surprise you)

5 Herbal Remedies You Can Make at Home

Plant This Next to Beans for Better Flavor

Do This and Your Seeds Will Sprout Like Magic (Seriously, 3x Faster)

Surprising Signs Your Earwax Can Give About Your Health

Just 11 Minutes a Day: The Simple Habit That Could Add Years to Your Life

Conservation Milestone: Sihek Birds Return to the Wild After Nearly 40 Years

How to Safely and Effectively Battle Mosquitoes

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