The Greater Good is one of my favorite blogs. Written by the fine folks at Berkeley, the blog is devoted to scientifically-based methods of living a happier, more fulfilled life. One such habit is fostering thankfulness.
Thankfulness
People who practice...
Giving back is becoming big business in the United States. According to Giving USA, 2015 was “America’s most generous year ever.” That generosity clocked in at a whopping $373 billion, which is more than the gross domestic product (GDP)...
Let's face it, we're all trying to improve our health, especially with chronic disease on the rise. Stress levels are also through the roof these days. In order to decompress and unwind, we need to give our bodies a...
If you're like me, you'll have days where focusing on your tasks is harder than normal. Perhaps your moods get the best of you, especially during the long and darker days of winter. If you face these issues, then this...
Everyone has their morning routine, and mine goes something like this: I wake-up just before 6 a.m. each day, before putting the kettle on. As it heats on the stove top, I review my emails and plan my day....
Growing up, my mom always said, "tidy house, tidy mind." Of course, back then, I just disregarded the true meaning of those words. But now that I’m an adult, with a house of my own? Yep, I get it,...
Looking for a simple way to help ease tension? This is such an easy and inexpensive project. Anyone can make these little sachets filled with the wonderful aroma of lavender, which is great for busting stress and bringing you...
If you've been following U.S. politics, you know that president-elect Donald Trump has made some controversial remarks regarding the global efforts to combat climate change. Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump came under fire for laying out policies that seemed...
A few years ago, the lemon and cayenne diet was hugely popular with celebrities as a weight-loss "detox." The diet consisted of lemon water sweetened with honey and spiced with cayenne pepper. In order to detox, it was recommended...
Vitamin K2 is one of those vitamins that many of us have heard of, and we’re aware that it’s good for us in some way, we just may not know how. So just how does Vitamin K2 benefit your...
