Five Natural Blood Thinners That Could Replace Warfarin
If you’re on a blood thinner, it’s important to know that pharmaceuticals aren’t the only option. There are effective natural blood thinners as well. That said, it is extremely important that you consult your medical professional before deciding to stop taking any medication — or before taking natural blood thinners while also taking a blood thinning medication. Blood thinners...
WATCH: Chunky Chocolate Granola Bars
It is hard to turn down a delicious granola bar, but most store-bought brands aren’t as nutritious as you'd think. Some deliver more high fructose corn syrup and preservatives than nuts and oats. The best way to make sure your granola bar is full of the best ingredients — and only the best ingredients — is to make them...
Cow’s Milk Versus Nut Milk… And The Winner is?
For as long as I can remember, dairy milk has been a part of my life. A constant companion providing lubrication for my breakfast cereal, creaminess for my tea or coffee, dilution for my smoothies and vital ingredient for my baking, I’ve always just taken milk for granted. It’s a necessary part of living my life, and I would...
What You Can Do To Help This Endangered Species
The term “orangutan” actually means “person of the forest,” as when they were discovered in areas of Indonesia and Malaysia, local people felt they were people who lived in trees. Orangutan and human DNA is 97 percent the same, so it’s not surprising that early contact with the species left us thinking they were people just like us. The...
5 Fabulous Fall Hikes For The Whole Family
Summer is quickly coming to an end — but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have outdoor fun with the family. Autumn is an excellent time to take the kids on a hike — it’s not too hot, but the cold temperatures of winter haven’t set in yet. A hiking trip is a great choice for a number of...
How To Grow An Eco-Friendly Garden
Gardening provides a relaxing hobby to appreciate nature while also supplying some quality alone time. Growing an eco-conscious garden can take that hobby one step further for a wide range of benefits to local ecosystems. Here are a few tips on how you can turn your garden into a beneficial haven for bees, butterflies and other important pollinators that could...
These Amazing Things Happen When You Eat Himalayan Salt
Pink Himalayan salt has gained quite a bit of popularity over recent years, thanks to the health food movement discovering its many benefits for the human body. Himalayan salt is mined in the Khewra Salt Mine of Pakistan, only 190 miles from the Himalayas. You’ll find it in a variety of health foods stores, specialty salt stores or sold...
Maintain A Chemical-Free House With This All-Purpose Cleaner
Although cleaning isn't the most fun activity out there, it's essential in terms of a tidy, fresh and healthy home. Personally, I can't stand the overpowering scent of conventional cleaners — maybe that's because I know that there's a dark side to these products that are masked by synthetic scents and perfumes. Packed with toxins, household cleaners expose you to...
7 Steps To Embracing Your Best Body Now
It’s no secret that a lot of us have confusing and often damaging thoughts and feelings when it comes to how we view our bodies. Women are especially vulnerable to this, as a result of the constant barrage of images telling women what they “should” look like, with the subtext being that those who don’t conform to this are...
5 Signs You’re Working Out Too Hard
We all know that regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle with benefits for your physical and emotional health. Plus, it can be a powerful way to appreciate the strength and power of your own body while improving body image. But as with all good things, it is possible to workout too much (or too hard)....
