If you look back through history, garlic has been used for many things for hundreds of years. Garlic is a plant in the onion family and is closely related to shallots, leeks and onions. Egyptian, Babylonian, Greek, Chinese and Roman civilizations all referenced the use of garlic for its medicinal properties.Most of the health effects of garlic are ...

Some of the best NICU units in America are looking for travel NICU nurses. There are so many opportunities to work with the best of the best and expand your horizons and your career.Boston Children's Hospital, Monroe Carroll, Jr. Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Riley Hospital for Childr...

​Here come the reminders everywhere to get your flu vaccination. But do they really help? Mounting research has shown that the vaccination approach to preventing the flu doesn't actually work and may be detrimental to long term health.U.S. government officials admitted in January 2015 that in most years flu shots are maybe 50-60% effective at preve...

​Have you heard of intermittent fasting? I know you hear fasting and it's immediately a turn off. But this is a different breed altogether. It's simply a different way of eating by scheduling your meals within a certain time frame and not eating for a certain time frame. It is great for weight loss as well as your health in general.It turns out tha...

​Have you ever thought about heading north and checking out Maine? Beautiful coastlines, mountains, historical landmarks and so much more await your exploration. And, of course, fresh Maine lobster at every turn.Augusta is the capitol city of Maine and is located within easy driving distance of New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and even Canada ...

At the end of your shower turn the water to cold. This will seal your pores and keep bacteria and dirt from getting in them and therefore prevent acne.Did you know that blinking fast for one minute will help you fall asleep if you are having trouble?If you would like to retain something read it before you go to bed. Sleeping after reading it will h...

​RN's who specialize in Post Anesthetic Care or PACU nurses are in high demand and travel nurse jobs are available all across America from Florida to Washington state and everywhere in between. All you have to do is decide what part of the country you would like to visit next.The PACU RN is a welcome sight for patients waking up from the haze of an...

​Portland, Oregon is happening now! The best time to visit Portland is now. Every second of every day something is happening in Portland that isn't happening anywhere else.Just outside of Portland there is the great wild of the Pacific Northwest with scenic campsites an easy drive. Summer days in Oregon can be spent in or on the wealth of waterways...

​Packing is quite different for travel nurses and healthcare travelers. It's not like a week long vacation. You will probably be at your new location for as little as three months and maybe more if you decide to extend. You obviously can't bring all your home comforts with you but you also want to make you bring enough to make you feel "at home".Co...

California has so many beautiful cities and the climate varies greatly depending on which part of the state you choose to visit. There are lots of big cities with great medical facilities that are always looking for good healthcare travelers and travel nurses.As I keep saying, there are still more jobs than there are nurses to fill them. Doesn't th...

​Have you heard this one? There is new evidence that a roller coaster ride may help you pass small kidney stones.A study done by the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine conducted their study in Walt Disney World on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Space Mountain roller coasters. The study was conducted using 3D printed cl...

It's such a stressful life we all lead and, of course, healthcare professionals get so much more of this than the normal worker. Dealing with life and death situations and emergencies in a fast paced environment can really take a toll on your health.Sometimes at the end of the day you really have to just let go and breathe. I know, easier said than...

Drink a cup of coffee and then take a 20 minute nap. I know, doesn't sound like it would work. But the fact is that at the end of a 20 minute nap the caffeine will kick in and you will feel more alert.To eat less, eat more. If you grab a snack of cookies or pretzels, even the 100 calorie ones, it will probably make you hungrier. The small amount of...

As healthcare travelers and travel nurses there are many times when you are in a strange place and you may be there alone. There are a few common sense things you can do to assure your safety in an unknown place.Familiarize yourself with your destination ahead of time. This can be done easily these days with the use of the internet. At the top of t...

Believe it or not there are travel nurse job opportunities in several locations in Alaska. Can you imagine yourself in Alaska? Have you ever wanted to experience this beautiful northernmost area of the US? Alaska offers so much for the explorer to see and do, from whale watching to glacier tours, historical towns and gold mines and of course, pure ...