9 Ways To Eat More Chia Seeds And Why You Should
Chia seeds have been around for thousands of years. They first appeared in 3,500 BCE when they were used as a main component to the diet by the Aztec civilization. The Aztec people also considered chia to be sacred and used it for sacrifices in religious ceremonies. Later, the Teotihuacan and Toltec people harvested chia in the Valley of Mexico....
What Is Ghee And How To Use It
Ghee. You may have heard people ostentatiously discussing its merits in your local Whole Foods store, or perhaps seen it scrawled across the pages of various alternative health or paleo-style blogs. Until now, you’ve brushed it aside as just another fad, but it just keeps coming back into your life again and again… perhaps it’s time to find out...
Why You Need To Stop Sitting On The Toilet
The modern day toilet, while certainly convenient, has one major flaw: it’s built for sitting. And while sitting to eliminate is considered “civilized,” there’s another position that may improve how you poop. And better pooping means less bloating, straining, hemorrhoids and constipation. A little history behind sitting What if I told you there was a more efficient way to poop? The...
Say Bye-Bye To Blackheads With This Activated Charcoal Mask
When I hit puberty, I was quite lucky — only the odd acne breakout here and there, nothing major. I did, however, often notice a small bridge of blackheads on my nose, staring back at me as if they belonged there. I never paid much attention to what blackheads truly were, I just wanted to get rid of them. If...
One-Ingredient, All-Natural Flea Protection
Although you may live in an area where it's essentially “flea season” all year round, this time of year is especially problematic. Areas with colder seasons often experience flea issues in May right through to the following winter months — with peak rates occurring around September to November. Luckily, my dog has never had fleas — knock on wood. For...
Deadly Drug-Resistant Yeast On The Rise: Protect Yourself NOW!
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals to prepare for an emerging multidrug-resistant type of yeast that is causing potentially fatal infections in hospitalized patients throughout the world. But what’s behind this deadly strain of yeast, and why is it spreading globally? U.S. health officials warn of potential outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is alerting U.S. healthcare facilities...
Keep Your Yoga Mat Odor Free With This DIY Cleaning Spray
Have you ever considered how dirty and full of germs your yoga mat is? If you haven’t thought about it, maybe it’s time you did! Yoga is a great form of exercise and a way to rid your body of toxins, improve flexibility, increase mental focus and reduce the physical effects of stress on the body. Because yoga is a...
7 Tips For Exercising In Humidity
Summer is all too quickly coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the hot, humid days are behind us just yet. We’ve still got a little time before the autumn weather starts to set in. With that in mind, it’s important to plan your workouts accordingly. It’s easy to overdo it in the heat and humidity, and that...
WATCH: Simple Salmon Dinner Anyone Can Make
Salmon is an excellent meal choice. It is rich in a variety of nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, which help your brain, heart and joints to flourish. It has also been linked to lower levels of cancer and mood disorders. Omega-3 is considered an essential fatty acid because our bodies don’t produce it. We need to acquire this vital supplement...
How To Refocus Naturally
We're living in a world that is both overwhelming and distracting. Think about your average day — from morning until night, we're bombarded with information and stimuli. In turn, each decision you make and every distraction you're exposed to takes its toll on your ability to focus. We need to learn how to tune out irrelevant information so that we...
