I am a big fan and user of coconut oil. I use it for everything from moisturizer for my skin to the oil I fry my eggs in. So many people are not aware of all the great qualities of coconut oil. It is an affordable replacement for many household items. Let's go through a few of the many uses I have found for this amazing staple.Breath and mouth fres...

​Are you interested in finding that perfect Travel Assignment job? Are you looking for great compensation as well as leading benefits packages? Whether you are a veteran traveler or researching your first assignment, HealthCare Employment Network (HCEN) is the right place to start.Thousands of healthcare professionals just like you have used our si...

​Are you aware of all the apps available that can make your life so much easier if you have a smart phone? It's amazing and if there is not an app for what you are looking for now, I'm sure there is one in development.Apps to help students in study, education and exams:Human Anatomy Atlas – award-winning and contains 3800 images and has built in qu...

​Are you ready to visit Music City? That's right, Nashville, Tennessee is also known as Music City and there are plenty of music venues, great concerts, history and culture to be found. Nashville was the only US city listed on the Lonely Planet's list of Best in Travel: Top 10 Cities in the world!Home to lots of great sites like the Country Music H...

Changing your lifestyle and diet are the best ways to lower your cholesterol without prescription drugs. When you lower your cholesterol you also lower your risk of heart disease which is one of the biggest killers in our society. Exercise and diet can put you on the road to a healthier heart and cardiovascular system. There are many things you can...

​Seasonal assignments can be a huge benefit of being a Travel Nurse if you plan accordingly. You can plan your winters for warm weather in the southern areas or if you are a winter sports person, get ready for the snow by landing a travel assignment in Oregon or Colorado or the beautiful Northeastern states. The US is very diverse and with a little...

Calling all travel nurses and allied healthcare travelers for jobs all across America. There are more jobs in most facilities than there are travel nurses and allied professionals to fill the jobs. You can explore the country while doing your job and expanding your career and horizons. From snowy mountains to sunny beaches, there is an assignment f...

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 ...

Have you thought of working in Atlanta, Georgia? It is the happening place for sure. It's a big city but in the heart of the South. Atlanta, Georgia has lots of history and heritage, arts and culture, world class shopping and so much to see and do.With plenty of top medical facilities in the area, of course, there are more jobs than there are nurse...

​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...

​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...