How many times have you found yourself about to have a room full of guests only to discover that your indoor air does not smell so fresh? This happens to all of us, especially if we have pets or...
Honey is a nutrient-dense food that has a wide array of medicinal qualities. This golden substance has been shown to fight cancer and heart disease, reduce ulcers and gastrointestinal disorders, increase athletic performance, reduce sore throat and cough, battle...
Green tea was discovered in China where it was used solely for medicinal purposes, it soon caught on as a beverage because of its pleasant taste.
So, while you may know that green tea is beneficial to your health...
Bad news for those taking dietary supplements - several studies have found that what's on the label may not actually be what's in the bottle.
The online consumer watchdog, ConsumerLab.com, has tested several types of supplements for quality, with some...
Crackers are often marketed as a healthy snack, yet most are highly processed, packed with sugar, sodium, unhealthy fats, artificial flavors and other harmful compounds. They typically come wrapped in plastic and frequently contain a long list of unrecognizable...
Have you ever almost made a decision towards something you thought would help you get the results you wanted, but hesitated instead? Many times, instead of taking a bold step out of our comfort zone to have the life...
Our homes are full of chemicals; leaking out of products we use, the off-gassing of certain objects, and things we bring in with us from other places. Houseplants eradicate odors and also remove chemicals which can cause cancer, allergies,...
If getting in shape and staying in shape requires the proper balance of exercise and healthy food, how can we best maximize our workouts by eating the right foods before, during and after exercising?
Why Eat Before a Workout?
You will...
Stress hurts, and it can also make it more difficult for your body to heal. Research performed at Ohio State University found that stress - both temporary and chronic - can actually lengthen the time it takes for wounds...
Stress is a part of life, and some amount of stress is healthy, and essential. However, when we let stress overtake us, our health can begin to deteriorate.
According to Janice Kiecolt-Glaser of Ohio State University, stress can wear...
