5 Raw Ginger Tonics That Beat Stress, Boost Immunity And More
Everyone has their morning routine, and mine goes something like this: I wake-up just before 6 a.m. each day, before putting the kettle on. As it heats on the stove top, I review my emails and plan my day. After I have my first black coffee, I switch to green tea with fresh ginger. I absolutely love this root...
How To Reduce Stress By Decluttering
Growing up, my mom always said, "tidy house, tidy mind." Of course, back then, I just disregarded the true meaning of those words. But now that I’m an adult, with a house of my own? Yep, I get it, mom. Being a writer and a small business owner, I need a tidy, clean space or else I would never...
Simple Lavender Dryer Sachets That Ease Tension
Looking for a simple way to help ease tension? This is such an easy and inexpensive project. Anyone can make these little sachets filled with the wonderful aroma of lavender, which is great for busting stress and bringing you a sense of calm during your busy day. These sachets work great with any of your clothes, but they have the...
Trump And The Environment: What Could Change?
If you've been following U.S. politics, you know that president-elect Donald Trump has made some controversial remarks regarding the global efforts to combat climate change. Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump came under fire for laying out policies that seemed to run counter to global efforts to reduce gas emissions and help other countries adapt to the impacts of a...
17 Reasons To Detox With Lemon Water And Cayenne Pepper Drink
A few years ago, the lemon and cayenne diet was hugely popular with celebrities as a weight-loss "detox." The diet consisted of lemon water sweetened with honey and spiced with cayenne pepper. In order to detox, it was recommended that this alone should be consumed for 10 days. The diet naturally led to rapid weight loss, but for most...
Why You Need Vitamin K2 And How To Get More Of It
Vitamin K2 is one of those vitamins that many of us have heard of, and we’re aware that it’s good for us in some way, we just may not know how. So just how does Vitamin K2 benefit your health? Why might you want to consider taking it on a regular basis? Here are a few of the reasons. What...
Stay Warm This Winter: Try These Environmentally Friendly Heating Options
Keeping your home cozy, comfortable and environmentally friendly is easier and more affordable than it used to be. Not only can you lower your carbon footprint, you can also save money in the long-run and increase the value of your home. Home geothermal system A geothermal home heating system is not cheap to install. However, it can reduce your home...
What Is The Gaps Diet And Does It Work?
There’s a lot of talk these days about the GAPS diet. But what exactly is it? How does it work? Who benefits from it the most? And, of course the question you’re probably the most curious about, how effective is it? Let’s dig in and examine this diet in a little more detail. What is it? GAPS stands for Gut and...
Coke Pays Millions To Health Officials To Influence Health Reccomendations
If you’re anything like me, you find yourself waging war against junk food on a daily basis. It’s not just that these sugary drinks and salty snacks are oh so delicious (and more than a little addictive), it’s that we’re literally being constantly and mercilessly bombarded. Those weapons of mass destruction that bombard our senses and sensibilities aren’t explosive or...
Mindfulness Vs. Meditation… What Is The Difference?
You’ve made a commitment to take your health back into your own hands. Part of this commitment is practicing meditation, which you’ve heard is great for alleviating stress and helping your sleep better. Nice one! But what’s this you keep hearing about mindfulness? Both mindfulness and meditation are two common references in the alternative health blogosphere. People know that they’re...
