One of the easiest ways to get in shape and stay in shape is by participating in fun activities that don’t feel like exercise. With summer here and the temperatures on their way up, what better way to do...
Don't be fooled by fancy stickers and attractive packaging that says words like 'healthy,' 'natural' and 'herbal' - the majority of commercial shampoos, even ones claiming to give you naturally healthy hair, use an array of toxic chemicals. The...
Travel is therapy. There are few things in life that can surpass the experience of traveling. It can be transformative, bring enlightenment and open up an entirely new way of looking at the world. Sometimes it can even change...
While we often hear that a pig's stomach is made of iron and that a pig will eat anything you put in front of it, new research shows that just because they will eat it does not mean it...
It's hard to think of a summertime snack more perfect than cherries. Aside from being delicious, visually pleasing, and fun to eat, they have a wide range of health benefits. The popular idiom "life is a bowl of cherries,"...
The human digestive system is a delicate and complex environment. Within this network, gut bacteria and gut viruses interact and determine the functionality of our bodies. Some of these bacteria and viruses are friendly, and some are unfriendly. The...
Our vast universe is upheld by keeping opposites in balance, with everything in its place and objects rightly related to each other. We tend to take this balance for granted, not thinking much about what would happen if gravity...
If you frequently find yourself waking up wishing that you could stay in bed and escape the daily grind, consider incorporating just a few actions that can transform your attitude and create a more enjoyable day. Even if it...
According to a recent report from Agro-ecology and the Right to Food, sustainable, organic small-scale farming could potentially double food production in the areas of the world where hunger is an issue. The report speculates that in five to...
Flexibility is one of the most misunderstood concepts in health. For some reason,  we seem to think that  flexibility is synonymous with health and fitness. In actuality, the fact that you can do a split does not necessarily make...