For many children, as well as adults, the holidays are all about getting what we want. As parents, however, it's important to teach our kids, and remind ourselves, that giving is better than receiving. Otherwise, they're likely to grow...
Delicious and nutritious mushrooms are a great addition to winter soups, stews, roasts and stir fries. Whatever your favorite variety - oyster, shiitake, portobello, morel, crimini or classic button - you'll be adding health benefits as well as flavor...
Gluten-free diets are becoming more and more popular because many people state that they feel better when they are not consuming gluten (gluten is mainly wheat, barley and rye). Non-celiac gluten sensitivity is a condition in which a person...
It is well known that yoga provides numerous health benefits to the body and mind, such as strength, flexibility and stress relief, but did you know that research has also found that yoga can reduce inflammation?
Researchers at Ohio State...
We've all seen the ads: a gorgeous woman in a bikini comes on the television or computer screen, and tells her amazing story of how she lost 50 to 100 pounds using an amazing new weight loss drug. Don't...
From the bank-breaking gifts to the diet-destroying parties, the holiday season can easily devolve from being the most wonderful time of the year to being the most stressful. This year, stay calm and balanced by observing some of the...
Are you allergic to real Christmas trees, or just ready for a more environmentally friendly way to decorate your home? Here are 7 great alternatives to a live Christmas tree.
Potted tree
A potted tree is a much more environmentally friendly...
Ah, lemons. The scent alone can perk us right up and make us feel instantly refreshed. We know that lemons are insanely healthy; they're known for their vitamin C punch, their antioxidants and their antibacterial properties.
Lemon essential oil, made...
There are only so many hours in a day, and sometimes we find ourselves struggling to make time for both our personal and professional lives. However, with the time crunch, does it sometimes seem like you are taking your...
A new report conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer reveals that obesity is connected to 500,000 new cancer cases around the world every year - and, that two-thirds of obesity-related cancers occur in Europe and North...
