Exercise is necessary for good health, but it is a tendency for some to overdo it. While some people try to exercise with great intensity, adopting a 'no pain, no gain' mantra, this style of exercising can actually hurt...
It’s always easy to be thankful - when everything is going great. But what happens when life is less than perfect? It’s no secret that stress, anger, resentment and feelings of depression can all wreak havoc on your emotional...
Recent research has found that specific personality traits like whether or not you are neurotic, impulsive or easygoing, are now being linked to certain health conditions. Science has revealed that your personality can increase the likelihood of developing specific...
Looking for a way to naturally wash your clothes, dishes and even your hair without relying on chemical-filled products? One great and highly versatile option is soap berries.
Soap berries, also commonly called soap nuts, are the berry-like fruit (related...
“I'd rather take coffee than compliments just now.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
There is some good news for all coffee drinkers out there. Actually, there is a lot of good news. If it seems that you are forever...
Bentonite is a type of absorbent and powerfully healing clay that was discovered in the late 19th century near Red Rock, Wyoming at Fort Benton, hence the name. It’s derived from a type of volcanic ash that had fallen...
Public pressure has resulted in some manufacturers reformulating products to eliminate the antimicrobial chemical triclosan, an Environmental Protection Agency-registered pesticide, while others are jumping full steam ahead and including the ingredient in numerous products, including products for school children.
This...
It is well-established that eating lots of fruits and vegetables is vital to a healthy diet, for a plethora of reasons. To add to the list, new research performed at the University of Hawaii shows that eating more fruits...
Breaking news update on our previous article about the surreptitious passage of the Monsanto Protection Act last spring: despite huge opposition, this measure is now set for renewal as part of the House of Representatives spending bill.
Officially named the...
As the days get shorter and colder across the Northern hemisphere, many people start to feel downright gloomy. The acronym for seasonal affective disorder, SAD, is extremely appropriate. This seasonal depression is said to affect between 6 and 10...
