Most of us have some sense of our own personal boundaries, however, for many of us, they are not always clearly defined. We often wait for a boundary of ours to be crossed before we even consciously realize what...
Along with the skyrocketing obesity epidemic, sleep apnea has become more and more prevalent in our society. Approximately 18 million Americans have this serious disorder today. Although it is more common in men, it increases in women after the...
Brothers Eric and Ryan Jensen, owners of Colorado's Jensen Farms, have both been charged in federal court with the negligence that led to 2011's listeria outbreak, caused by their Sweet Rocky Ford cantaloupes. The 2011 outbreak killed 33 people, and...
So many people are still under the mistaken impression that it is fatty foods that have caused the ever-growing obesity epidemic, but the real villain has been exposed: sugar. In 1960, 33 percent of the U.S. population was considered overweight...
Flowers are wonderful for brightening up our gardens and homes but many serve a much greater purpose. Many flowers are, in fact, edible and a tasty addition to your diet. You have eaten flowers if you have ever eaten...
Known endearingly as the "fluid of life," coconut water is the nutrient and mineral rich sap that is found within a coconut. The water is protected by the tough outer shell of the nut and is kept sterile and...
Your skin can say a lot about what's going on beneath the surface. Just as smooth skin and a healthy glow can signify that someone is healthy and hydrated, various skin conditions can be clues to other health issues...
Yoga is sometimes referred to as a true “fountain of youth” due to its numerous anti-aging benefits. There are many reasons to practice yoga in addition to enjoying a younger looking appearance on the inside and out. If you’re...
The American government once jailed farmers who refused to grow it – now they jail those that do. In the mid-1930s, Popular Science magazine called hemp America’s “New Billion Dollar Crop.” With the steel, oil and timber companies holding...
According to the Council for Research Excellence  Americans spend an average of 8.5 hours per day in front of a screen. For some, this leads to eye strain, headaches and sore back muscles. The real drawback, however, is everything...