Skip the Hangover: Enjoy These 7 Tasty Holiday Drink Alternatives
Tying one on with Uncle Joe and Aunt Mildred may not be on your list of "great ways to spend Christmas" this year. Consuming too much alcohol can be a hazard to your health, and a hangover may put a damper on those precious moments you share with family and friends. The good news is, there are plenty of...
Blast Your Holiday Belly With Apple Cider Vinegar
Another holiday season has come and gone. Now it’s time to take a serious look at that post-holiday weight gain. You’re not alone. It’s a rare breed that doesn’t find themselves guilty of overindulging during the holiday season. Don’t stress. Here are some great tips for reducing excess fat. The psychology of overeating It’s not hard to figure out why you...
7 Ways To Save $500 A Month (And Improve Your Health)
I bet you wouldn't argue with having a little extra room in your monthly budget, especially if it was $500. This would allow you to save more or even pay off debt more quickly. While it may seem impossible to cut enough out of your budget to save $500 or more, it is really not that difficult. There are a...
Here is a Delicious Thanksgiving Dinner Without the Guilt
The average American is said to consume more than 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving, according to the Calorie Control Council. Even worse than this high number of calories is where those calories are derived from. These days, many people turn to convenient processed foods that make putting together a holiday dinner a lot easier, but all of those food dyes,...
Sipping Lemon Water First Thing In The Morning Is Good For You: Here’s Why
You’ve probably heard of drinking lemon water for any number of ailments, and though there is limited scientific research to back up many of its purported benefits, there is still plenty of proof that should inspire you to include lemon water in your morning routine. Unlike many other health fads and fleeting trends, this wellness aid is more than...
Weird Facts About your Belly Button you Probably Didn’t Know
If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t ever give your belly button a second thought. Sure, most of us know that its something to do with the umbilical cord left over from birth but usually not much more than that. However, there are some strange facts about this forgotten part of your body that will probably surprise you....
Get Your Hot Chocolate Fix and Smash Chronic Inflammation at the Same Time
Tis the season for crackling fires, snowball fights, and warm and delicious hot chocolate. But, how do you make yours? Do you rip open a package and pour hot water over something that claims to be hot chocolate? Do you splurge at your favorite coffee shop for a “special” hot chocolate drink? What if I told you that there...
Science Says: Do This For 15 Minutes a Day to Decrease the Age of Your Brain By 25 Years
How often do you just stop and do nothing each day? Not many of us are good at this practice, especially since we live in such a highly productive culture where slowing down is often regarded as laziness. However, the benefits of stopping for just 15 minutes per day and doing nothing can reduce the age of your brain...
11 Reasons To Eat More Pumpkin And How To Do It
Halloween quickly came and went once again, bringing a flood of children looking for more treats than tricks. If you’re like most, you may only really invite pumpkins into your home during this time of year. Whether you’re putting a pumpkin on your doorstep or into a pie crust, it’s time to see this fruit as more than a...
7 Raw Honey Fixes That Work (Ladies love # 4)
I absolutely love honey, especially raw and local honey. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t use honey. There's something so marvelous about this gift from the bees that I have a hard time putting it in words sometimes. Did you know? There are over 200,000 species of bees in the world and only a handful...
