Let’s face it, firming up those flabby arms that shake when you point or wave back and forth with any arm movement is a challenge. Triceps are one of the hardest muscles to firm up, but it can be...
With all of the wonderfully healthy, organic fruits, vegetables, legumes and other foods available to us, plus the rise in popularity of superfoods, one would assume that dietary quality in the U.S. would be slowly improving. Not the case,...
‘Mindfulness’ has become a bit of a buzz word, and seems to be gaining in popularity every day. It’s easy to see why.
Unlike a formal meditation practice, which requires a commitment to retreat from the world, sit still, and...
Assumptions and misconceptions about yoga led me to avoid it for years, and prevented me from getting the full benefits of the practice when I did finally gather the courage to give it a try. After years of practice,...
Massages are a fantastic way to connect and bond with your partner. Not only will giving them a rub down make your partner more relaxed, studies have also suggested that massages may be able to help regulate blood pressure...
If you have not yet embraced the wide variety of benefits that bee pollen offers, it is high time to give this superfood some serious consideration. While it may look a little funny, bee pollen is remarkably healthy, and...
Getting enough sleep at night is crucial for a healthy body and mind. Studies have shown that sleep is important for all kinds of bodily processes, from memory and brain function, to lowering stress levels and maintaining a healthy...
There are so many excuses for not working out, and none of them are good. If you truly would like to get into shape, then it's important to do away with them.
No one is saying it will easy to...
Factory farms are taking over more and more of this nation’s livestock production. Although some public health issues associated with livestock raised on factory farms are well known, such as antibiotic resistance, there is a new health concern emerging...
What do "Once in a blue moon," "Close, but no cigar," and “Break a leg" all have in common? They’re phrases and idioms that our culture has accepted as a useful means of communication. Whose ideas were these seemingly...
