How to Become a Creature of Good Habits
Developing healthy habits doesn’t seem like it should be so hard. However, it is easy to tell yourself that you’re going to do something and then give up before that something becomes second nature. Studies have shown that approximately 45 percent of our behavior is driven by our habits, which means they’re essential for cultivating a healthy lifestyle. So...
5 Reasons to Pee in Your Garden
Believe it or not, you are flushing valuable, nutrient-rich liquid down the toilet every time you pee. We don’t think twice about putting cow manure, chicken droppings, and various other animal excrements in our garden, so why is the thought of peeing on your plants such a disturbing one? Instead of immediately dismissing the idea as some all natural,...
Why You Need to Ditch Underwire Bras
Let’s shunt aside modesty for the moment and face the obvious truth. If you’re a woman, you most likely wear a bra. Bras are part of life, and unless you boldly embrace your femininity and are willing to go braless (good for you!), then you most likely own at least a few lacy, push up, or classic underwire bras....
Here’s How to Fix an Itchy Scalp Once and For All
It is so annoying when your scalp itches. There is nothing more embarrassing than going around scratching your head. You know that you don’t have lice and you keep your hair clean, so why does your scalp itch so much? There are a number of things that can cause an itchy scalp including fungal infections like eczema and psoriasis,...
Stop Holding Your Pee: It’s Killing Your Kidneys
The kidneys are one of the most important organs in the human body. Known as the blood cleaners, kidneys act as a filter of sorts to keep the blood clean. They also manufacture hormones, take up minerals, neutralize acids, eliminate toxins, and produce urine. This is a big list of responsibilities that should cause us to give full attention and...
6 Signs You Might Be Anemic (and what you can do)
Anemia is a blood disorder that affects nearly 3 million Americans according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Though there are different types of anemia caused by genetics and various other health conditions, iron-deficiency anemia is by far the most common. So how can you tell if you are anemic and what can you do to help...
What is Emotional Metabolism (and how to boost it)
Metabolism is a buzzy word that is thrown around a lot in health products and diet advertisements. “Do this to boost your metabolism now,” “Eating this slows your metabolism,” and so on...It seems like the whole world can’t stop talking about the physical metabolism, but did you know you have an emotional metabolism too? What is metabolism? Metabolism is the process...
Are You a Sleep Twitcher? What it Means
You probably have no idea if you twitch in your sleep. Just like the sleep talker that insists they weren’t saying anything or the innocent snorer that is clueless about their disruptive sleep habits, you probably won’t find out unless your partner tells you. If that is the case, however, and your frequent night twitching is keeping your bed...
What are the Benefits of a Butt Massage
You may have only clicked on this article thinking “surely they can’t be serious.” Though it may not be the most popular place on your body for a massage and you probably rarely think of your tush as anything other than something you sit on, this often neglected group of fat and muscle has a lot to offer. Butt...
What Your Skin Says About Your Health
Your skin is your largest organ, and it has a lot to say about what’s going on inside your body. Many skin conditions including rashes, dryness, bruising and chronic acne can all indicate some imbalance or disease, so it is essential to look at the clues and pay attention to any abnormalities. Here are just a few things your...
