Anxiety has been likened to quicksand — it is a mindset that is difficult to escape. Rates of the condition appear to be on the increase and people diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder are at greater risk for a...
It was once thought that facial aging was simply due to the relentless downward pull of gravity (luckily, we tend to die before we are wearing our face like a necklace; no one ever got to verify this theory by...
Here’s a simple formula that some nutritional gurus claim could help you lose weight, feel better and improve your health: Eat twice as often — but eat half as much — chew twice as long.This prescription is called grazing,...
A full 70 percent of traditionally grown produce from shops, even after being carefully washed or peeled, contain pesticide residues. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its study into food pesticide contamination recently, and it concluded that the amount of...
We’re all familiar with charcoal — we’ve used it in art class or seen it in a water filter. But don’t go chowing down on those burnt lumps you use on the grill! That is a different type of...
If you suffer from eczema then you understand that the itch, rash and occasional pain that accompanies an outbreak can often lead to frustration and embarrassment. As a fellow sufferer, I’ve tried many commercial products. Some worked okay, while...
Salmon is known to be one of the sea’s most nutrient dense foods (and it doesn’t hurt that it’s so dang tasty). Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein and B-vitamins, this versatile fish has been shown to promote whole...
In recent years, adaptogens have virtually exploded onto the alternative health market. Everyone in the health world wants a piece of the adaptogenic action, and it’s not without reason.
What are adaptogens?
In essence, adaptogens are natural extracts (usually from herbs...
Despite “having it all,” Westerners are stressed out. Our modern lifestyles may be more convenient but our health is often paying the price. Between work and the daily challenges of life, our bodies are in a constant state of...
Have you ever looked at the skin on your face? I mean, really looked at it? What may look perfectly pleasant from a distance, is actually a jungle of oil, hairs, skin flakes and pores. And as you get...
