Men: Prostate Cancer Is On The Rise. Here Are 7 Foods To Stop It
In the United States, there were an estimated 161,360 new cases of prostate cancer last year, and 26,730 deaths (equivalent to 4.4 percent of all cancer deaths). In comparison, 41,211 women and 465 men died from breast cancer in 2014 — almost double that of those dying from prostate cancer. And it’s not just America. Across the pond, the number of men...
Beware: These 6 Things Are Killing Your Taste Buds
Are you unwittingly sabotaging your sense of taste? You may be surprised to learn that certain lifestyle factors, as well as foods and drinks, may be ruining your taste buds. So, if you see yourself as a consummate foodie, who loves to cook and enjoy mouthwatering meals then you’ll want to protect your perfect little taste buds — here’s...
5 Things Your Sweat Says About Your Health
Sweat. It’s something that heralds embarrassment for most people, except in sweaty “safe zones” like the gym or sauna. Yet it’s a critical part of our anatomy, and there’s so much more to sweat than merely an indicator of how many burpees you did at the gym. In fact, sweat is a treasure trove of information when it comes to...
6 Reasons To Stop Eating White Flour (Try These 7 Paleo Flours Instead)
White flour is a staple of the American diet, but there is an overwhelming amount of evidence that consuming it in the quantities that most people do is extremely unhealthy. The health risks of white flour Understanding how white flour is made (and what’s actually in it) should encourage you to seek out healthier options. To start with, most white flour...
Can Kissing Improve Cholesterol? 8 Science-Backed Reasons To Kiss More
Kissing is one of the simplest forms of expressing affection and love to those around us. Depending on where you’re from, you might have actually kissed new people on the cheek in greeting. We want to kiss babies, our children, friends and of course our partners. When in a romantic embrace, your heart starts pounding, you feel the thrill...
4 Types Of Headaches (And How To Naturally Beat Each One)
Headaches can be a real… well, headache. They can make work difficult and relaxation impossible. Most of the time, a common headache can be warded off with a few painkillers, but what about natural solutions? Given that humans have been suffering headaches throughout history, there’s a pretty vast array of supposed natural remedies. Some work great, others not so much....
6 Foods To Always Eat Raw Instead Of Cooked
You have likely heard of the “raw food” movement, as it is believed to remedy a wide range of ailments. Although you may not want to fully transition to a 100 percent raw food diet, there are certain foods that you should always eat raw in order to maximize their nutritional value. Why raw? Whether you are in the market for...
Less Pain + 4 More Health Benefits Of ‘Grounding’
Here’s a question: how much time do you spend with something on your feet each day? Chances are, your feet spend most of their day enclosed in shoes, socks or perhaps a pair of flip flops when the weather gets warmer. And when you do set your feet free, do you gleefully run outside and wriggle your toes in...
7 Reasons You Need A ‘Sit Spot’ In Your Life
Connecting with nature can have a very grounding effect on the mind and the body. Nature and Forest Therapists recommend finding a Sit Spot for yourself — a place where you can regularly visit and connect with the earth. Even in urban environments, finding a regular Sit Spot is wildly beneficial for body, mind and soul. How to find a...
5 Ingredients To Put On Your Skin For Lower Back Pain
An estimated four out of five Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. For many of us, myself included, that back pain is present more often than not, and it’s the sort of pain that can prevent a person from doing (or enjoying) even simple activities and movements. If lower back pain is bringing you down,...
