Get Out Of The Gym…Why Working Out In The Fresh Air Is Healthy
Okay, first things first. There’s nothing wrong with working out at the gym. In fact, there are a lot of benefits. Taking classes with other people can be energizing, and having a class that you’ve paid money for scheduled in advance will probably make you less likely to skip your workout. Also, gyms have equipment that you may not...
Boost Personal Happiness By Helping Others
While I was in high school, I volunteered at a hospice, where patients were essentially cared for until they passed away. Although many had family, it was shocking to see how many elderly individuals were abandoned. It broke my heart to know that these individuals felt like they were alone. Visiting various patients for two to three hours after school,...
5 Strange Ways To Soften Hands And Heels
Both our feet and our hands are exposed to some pretty extreme conditions over the course of our lives. When you think about what your hands go through on a daily basis, really think, you’ll probably get some idea of how they feel. Every time you go to the toilet, for example, you wash your hands, often with harsh...
This Natural Cleaner Can Beat Cancer
Vinegar has long been a part of human culture, with its first recorded use dating back to a whopping 7,000 years ago! Around this time, the ancient Babylonians are thought to have fermented the fruit of the date palm to create both wine and vinegar to be used as a drink and preservative. Little did they know when they...
Combat A Sore Throat With This Soothing Tea
There's nothing worse than waking up in the middle of the night, only to discover your throat is itchy and sore. Every time you swallow, it's as if a piece of sandpaper is lodged in your esophagus — ugh, no thanks. Although you may be tempted to reach for some throat lozenges, give this health-boosting tea a go instead. Don't...
5 Good Reasons To Tell Yourself ‘No’ Once In A While
There's nothing wrong with being a free spirit — it's a wonderful way to be, and a excellent way to enjoy life. However, do you ever find yourself overindulging, and following every whim that you come up with? If so, it may be time to take a step back. Just as saying "no" to others from time to time is...
Best Healthy Homemade Maple BBQ Sauce
Check the ingredients label on popular grocery store barbecue sauces and you’ll probably discover high fructose corn syrup, processed sugar, modified food starch, salt and even the potentially harmful red dye 40. Making your own barbecue sauce is simple, tasty and a much healthier alternative. Keep a bottle on hand for summer grilling and an extra bottle as a...
13 Medicinal Uses For Anise Seed
Many know anise seed — known traditionally as Pimpinella anisum — because of its licorice-like flavor and scent used in baking and soaps. In fact, the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used anise seed and its fragrant essential oil anethole to make scented oils, soaps, teas, cakes and pastries. Eventually, the health benefits were realized and they began incorporating...
Your Dog Will Love These Simple Sweet Potato Treats
Four years ago, my now nine-year-old pug named Moe began suffering from terrible arthritis. Jumping up onto the couch was a major struggle and after a walk, it would break my heart to see him in such a frail state. Since my Oma has arthritis, I already knew some of her nutritional tricks to better manage inflammation. It was...
5 Reasons To Drink Raw Goat’s Milk
If you haven't yet seen Farmageddon, I highly recommend the documentary — it will make you rethink our current food system. Showcasing real food from a variety of farms across the country, there are a number of shocking scenes that focus on raw milk. You can catch a small glimpse of what's going on across the country within this...
