You may have seen it in your local health food or specialty store. It’s that interesting tea-like beverage sprouting a mushroom-like topping with various bits of floating debris swirling throughout.
Don’t be turned off by its appearance. Kombucha tea...
A member of the palm family, the coconut tree grows in a wide range of locations along the Equator. Researchers believe that this tree first grew in Southeast Asia, where coconuts were described by Marco Polo as the "Indian...
According to Canada's CBC News, scientists are concerned that the extensive amount of time kids are spending online is producing distracted kids who have a hard time focusing and thinking deeply or analytically.
They note that according to a...
Cellulite can happen to the best of us - no matter what our age. Even some teenagers have it. Although we may try to fight it with lotions and creams, those potions are rarely effective. What can be effective...
Most of us tend to underestimate what we eat, and overestimate how much exercise we get. A recent study published in PLOS One in May found that we also overestimate how vigorous our physical activity is, and how hard...
May 8, 2014 - the day that Vermont passed statewide GMO labeling law, Act 120 - was a momentous milestone for all Americans who support food label transparency. Through this victory, Vermont became the first state in the US...
According to a study recently published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, procrastination and impulsivity are genetically linked.
University of Colorado Boulder study author and psychological scientist Daniel Gustavson explained that while everyone procrastinates at least...
It appears that mainstream media is finally starting to get behind what natural health information sources (like us!) have been saying for quite some time: that saturated fats are indeed not the enemy, and have many health benefits.
While...
If you're looking to add just one superfood to your diet this summer, flax seeds are a prime contender. These ancient versatile seeds (also known as linseeds) come from flax, a flowering plant with attractive blue flowers, and their...
Many of us know that white flour is unhealthy, as it has had its nutrients bleached and processed out. However, there is still a prevalent belief held today that whole wheat products are nutritious, and deserve center-stage in a...
