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Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

Freelance Contributor

Brittany is a freelance writer and editor with a Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition and a writer’s certificate from the University of Western Ontario. She enjoyed a stint as a personal trainer and is an avid runner. Brittany loves to combine running and traveling, and has run numerous races across North America and Europe. She also loves chocolate more than anything else… the darker, the better!
 · 10 min read

10 Ways Your Body May Be Telling You Something’s Wrong

Your body is constantly sending you signals. If you pay attention to it, it will tell you when something isn’t quite right. Some of these signals are very obvious, like a stuffy nose when you have a cold, or a fever when you have the flu or an infection, but other signs of poor health […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

Freelance Contributor

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Heart Disease: 10 Warning Signs that Appear On Your Skin

It’s not just your cardiologist that can give you valuable, life-saving information about your risk of heart disease- dermatologists can too! The American Academy of Dermatology points out that many people first discover heart disease because their dermatologist noticed a warning sign of a heart problem somewhere on their skin. They created a list of the […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

Freelance Contributor

 · 3 min read

Amish Barn Raising: Watch 250 Amish Men Pick Up An Entire Barn And Move It

The Amish, a North-American religious society live a rural lifestyle where work is done manually with limited aid from modern technology. The Amish are industrious; you’ve probably heard of an Amish barn-raising before. Since a crane couldn’t come in to relocate someone’s barn, 250 men from the community came together to lift it themselves [1]. […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

Freelance Contributor

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640-Square-Foot Solar-Powered Shipping Container House with Greenhouse for $25,000

Living off the grid was once considered a fringe movement reserved for solitarians and individuals preparing for the apocalypse, but it has begun receiving a lot more attention and interest from the general population over the last several years. As the cost of living continues to rise, political upheaval and social unrest become increasingly common, […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

Freelance Contributor

 · 3 min read

4 Things That Cause Tonsil Stones (And How to Prevent Them)

If you’ve never had problems with your tonsils, you’ve likely not given them much thought. For some, however, their tonsils can be the bane of their existence. One of the most common issues people experience with their tonsils is tonsil stones. If you’ve ever noticed yellowish-white spots at the back of your throat, you’ve had […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

Freelance Contributor

 · 5 min read

Senior Loneliness: Some Seniors Go a Week Without Talking To Anyone

As our population continues to age, senior loneliness is becoming an increasingly problematic issue. According to a report conducted by the Administration for Community Living and the Administration on Ageing, nearly thirty percent of older adults in the United States live alone. That equates to almost fourteen million people [1]. Researchers are quick to point out […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

Freelance Contributor

 · 5 min read

College Dropout Invented a Surgery To Cure Himself After Being Bedridden For 11 Years

Doug Lindsay grew up with a mother who suffered from a severe mystery illness. Both she and her sister experienced debilitating fatigue and weakness for decades, bouncing from doctor to doctor without any indication of what was wrong. Some suggested a thyroid condition was to blame, but treatments never seemed to make a difference.  Because […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

Freelance Contributor

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Cherries Are the Bedtime Snack You Didn’t Know You Needed

Every time I see a wine-red, glossy cherry with a slender green stalk, I get strangely jealous. How can something so tiny be so gorgeous? Cherries are highly underrated. These fruits are everything and more if you want to live a happy & healthy life. Cherries are the pride of North America and Europe. These […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

Freelance Contributor

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7 Signs You’re Suffering From Acid Reflux and How to Fix It

Acid reflux affects millions of people around the world. For some, it is little more than a mild annoyance. For others, it can become chronic and severe. Many people are not familiar with the signs and symptoms of the condition, and thus may confuse them with something else. Knowing the signs of acid reflux is […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

Freelance Contributor

 · 5 min read

What Might Happen to Your Body If You Start Sleeping Without a Pillow

If you often find yourself waking up with neck or back pain, chances are you’ve been told it’s because of your sleeping position, mattress, or pillow. What you probably haven’t been told is that sleeping without a pillow might be the solution you’ve been looking for to finally get a good night’s sleep. Sleep Without […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

Freelance Contributor