Moringa: Latest Health Superfood Or Just A Fad?
Moringa plants, originally grown in Southeast Asia, are one of those amazing plants where every bit of them is useful; the leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds are edible, and the stem has medicinal purposes. It's one of those trees that everyone should grow in a backyard or windowsill, because beyond its many uses, the tree grows quickly and is...
New Research: Synthetic Marijuana And Bright Lights Help This Condition
Cannabis-based medicine appears to be taking healthcare to a higher level. In recent years, an emerging body of evidence has discovered that the plant-based remedy can help alleviate epileptic seizures, the acute anxiety associated with PTSD and the abdominal pain and bloating linked to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). New evidence that compounds in cannabis help patients with Alzheimer's Now, additional research...
4 Science-Backed Health Reasons We Need At Least 8 Hugs A Day
Who doesn’t love a big ol’ hug? Whenever a loved one is upset, it’s almost instinctual to wrap your arms around them — why is that? Well, because a hug makes us feel good. It’s also a form of healing therapy, which has been extensively studied due to its noninvasive approach. Researchers have found that in addition to laughter, hugging has...
How To Make Your Own DIY Blended Face Oil Recipe
Confession: I’ve been known to improvise with my skincare and toiletries. Sometimes, when visiting friends or family, I don’t pack any face cleanser or lotion. Instead, I sneak into their kitchen to grab a few drops of olive oil or coconut oil to remove my makeup and moisturize my skin before bed. While pretty much any oil from your pantry...
New Study: Processed Corn Loses Its Cancer-Fighting Properties
Cream it, steam it or cook it on the cob, corn can be every bit as nutritious as it is delicious. The veggie has been getting a bad rap, though, because modified corn products — tortilla chips, corn syrup, and genetically modified corn feed —  have been linked to a host of health problems including diabetes, inflammation, and cancer. Corn...
Marijuana Poisoning Up For Dogs: Here’s How To Keep Your Pet Safe
These are heady days for marijuana. Support for medical cannabis is at an all-time high and industry experts predict that several states (including New Jersey, Michigan and Connecticut) could legalize recreational weed in the next several months. The end to the irrational, socially unjust and self-defeating War on Weed is long overdue, but there are a few downsides to the...
Eat This Nut To Ward Off Diabetes: Plus 4 Other Foods To Prevent Diabetes
Diabetes rates are reaching epidemic proportions, which means that you should be looking for dietary and lifestyle options that will help you reduce the chances of developing this devastating disease. Thankfully, there are some amazing diabetes-busting superfoods out there, which are easy to add to your diet. Diabetes is 95-percent preventable. So, why not consider adding these nutritious choices to...
Why Meditating Alone Isn’t Enough: 6 Benefits Of Communal Meditation
Meditation can be a life-changing journey and a deeply personal experience. However, there’s more to meditation than simply sitting alone. Communal or group meditation can be a powerful tool to help you stay focused and improve your meditation experience. To find out for myself, I recently began weekly communal meditation. What at first started as simple curiosity has changed...
5 Natural Remedies For Cracked Heels
Cracked heels can be a real pain in the feet. Often associated with age, anyone — young or old — can find themselves dealing with dry, cracked feet that are both painful and just plain annoying. Sometimes, cracked heels can be exacerbated by underlying conditions like diabetes or thyroid disease, but more often than not the causes are far...
5 Reasons You’re Waking Up In The Middle Of The Night (And How To Fix It)
Few things can be as frustrating as waking up in the middle of the night unable to fall back asleep. This phenomenon, called middle of the night insomnia (aka middle insomnia), is described as being able to fall asleep with no issue only to wake sometime later unable to return to your dreams. If you are lucky enough to...
