Pineapple Benefits For Weight Loss
I’m not here to tell you that pineapple will magically melt fat, because it won’t. But what it will do is fuel your body with the necessary nutrients that can help you achieve your weight loss goal. Furthermore, pineapple has a unique inflammation-fighting enzyme.  And, inflammation and weight gain are closely connected. How does pineapple burn fat? Pineapple is juicy, sweet...
What Is Activated Charcoal Used For?
Using charcoal internally or externally may seem like an odd thing to do, but this is not your average barbeque charcoal. Activated charcoal is an effective natural treatment with many uses that range from whitening your teeth to removing chemicals and toxins from your body. What is activated charcoal? Activated charcoal dates back thousands of years. Historically it has been used...
4 Gross Reasons To Stop Drinking Fountain Sodas
By now, you’re probably well-aware about the health risks linked to drinking high-sugar or artificially sweetened sodas. But when it comes to fountain soda, there’s an even bigger health risk. Apart from high fructose corn syrup and a bevy of toxic ingredients, something else lurks beneath that fizzy exterior. And it is so disgusting that you may never want...
3-Ingredient Ear Pain Hack: Garlic, Alcohol, Cotton
Is there anything worse than an aching ear? Recently while traveling in Mexico I came down with a nasty virus. It stole my energy for weeks, clogged my sinuses and left me with a raging ear infection. Fortunately, I was given a local age-old remedy using three simple ingredients commonly found at home: garlic, rubbing alcohol and a cotton...
Why You Should Drink Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Before A Meal
By now you've probably heard, vinegar — particularly apple cider vinegar — is a "cure-all" of sorts. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) seems to take food and nutrition to a whole new level. ACV is one of the oldest remedies in the world, so it's not exactly a health fad. But, will this superfood really supercharge your health like so...
Try Gua Sha Scraping To Fight Facial Puffiness And More
It seems like you should avoid any type of treatment with "scraping" in the title, right? Wrong. According to traditional Chinese medicine, this is one type of massage you should get on board with, despite its scary name. Here's everything you need to know about this unique muscle massage, the benefits of gua sha scraping and how to do...
11 Things To Do With Potatoes Instead Of Eating Them
There’s so much you can do with potatoes — fry them, mash them, smash them, bake them and even twice-bake them. Since potatoes are pretty much a staple in most households, there’s a good chance you probably have a few hanging around the kitchen. But did you know there was so much more you could do with spuds apart...
3 Coffee Hacks That Cut Down On Processed Sugar And Pesticides
Ah, the aroma of coffee brewing. Is there anything more satisfying? Now you can make your own freshly brewed coffee-house favorites right in your own kitchen, without loads of processed sugar, sodium and artificial flavors. First things first, choose organic coffee Not all coffees are created equal. So, if you’re not drinking organic, then you could be enjoying a mouthful of...
Anxiety Is A Superpower (Here Is Why)
If you’re one of the 40 million Americans suffering from anxiety, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Even though it’s awful while it’s happening, anxiety serves an important function. Here are a few reasons to think of anxiety as a superpower and how to manage it naturally. What is an anxiety attack? An anxiety attack, or panic attack, is...
6 Shocking Reasons You Need To Rethink Your Trip To The Zoo (And Where To Go Instead)
There’s nothing quite like the first time you see your favorite wild animal, up close and personal, be it a giraffe, elephant or alligator. And if you have kids, the awe in their eyes as you float from exhibit to exhibit makes a trip to the zoo well-worth repeating. But at what cost? Here are just some of the...
