It is common practice to communicate through body language. Gestures and hand motions are the unofficial “second language” of every culture. As children, we learn to interpret this silent communication and begin to use it ourselves throughout our lives. But,...
The idea that chronic sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on our health is not new. However, when most of us hear the term ‘sleep deprivation’ we tend to think in extreme terms: getting five hours instead of eight, or...
We've written a significant amount on the healthy (and delicious) benefits of grass-fed beef, but what about grass-fed liver? While many of us here in the US shy away from organ meats, liver has been eaten for centuries all...
Warm weather seems to be synonymous with the mental imagery of mosquito bites, and that unmistakable buzzing sound as they swarm in on you. Never fear, there are some natural steps you can take to protect yourself! At last, you...
Treatments at the spa, luxurious massages, and all-inclusive beach vacations may sound great when we’re feeling anxious, stressed, or overworked. But in reality, very few of us have the money (or time) to indulge in these luxuries. Fortunately, there are...
Have you ever been so hungry that you have contemplated stealing a meal out from under someone else? In the Hyatt Mission Bay Marina, San Diego, California, a man’s victory picture was sadly interrupted, and a sea lion got...
Okay, I have to confess, there was a time, many years ago, that a nice tall glass of Dr. Pepper and a bag of ranch flavored Doritos, followed by a handful of Twizzlers was one of my all-time favorite...
Sculpted arms can be stunning, especially in a sleeveless shirt. If you long for sexy, sculpted biceps, then check out this exercise that is sure to turn your biceps from ho-hum to va-va-voom! The bicep muscle The bicep muscle of biceps...
Yoga continues to get more and more popular, with more styles and teachers seeming to emerge all the time. With all of the options on the schedule at your local yoga studio, it might be difficult for a first-timer...
What makes those beautiful, bright pink and red fruits, such as watermelons and papayas - not to mention tomatoes - red? It's lycopene, a carotenoid antioxidant that has been receiving quite a bit of attention lately for its connection...