How To Use Resistance Bands For Best Results
Resistance bands are often used to do similar exercises as free weights, and sometimes used in unique routines as well. Why choose a resistance band over free weights? It has many advantages for a great strength training workout — convenience, safety, adaptability and variety to name a few. Instructions for using a resistance band 1. Place one end of the...
10 Reasons To Eat Dragon Fruit
They’re red, spiky and look exactly like their name suggests. To most, this is about all dragon fruit is good for — a bit of a gawp as they walk past the exotic fruit aisle of the supermarket, shaking their heads and making a beeline straight for the section where they sell “normal” fruits, like apples and oranges. All...
4 Reasons To Use Homemade Basil And Cucumber Body Scrub
Did you know that basil has been used for years in traditional Asian and Indian medicine practices as a natural anti-inflammatory, antiviral antibiotic and diuretic? Who knew this herb could treat so many health issues! That’s just the beginning. In the 16th century, basil leaves were used to remedy migraines and chest infections. Centuries ago, Italian women wore basil...
Should I Smoke Herbs?
When you hear the word “smoking” your mind probably conjures up some of the graphic images you’ll see on cigarette packs. Tar-clogged air passages, horribly malformed lungs, rotting teeth… that kind of thing. They are scare tactics designed by health-conscious governments to educate those who smoke on what they’re really doing to their bodies. And it’s fair to say...
WATCH: Homemade Hand And Nail Soak
The daily grind can do a number on your hands and nails. Not everyone has the time or money for a weekly salon visit, and even if we did, it’s unclear exactly what is in the products they use (likely chemicals we should be avoiding anyway). This simple nail and hand soak includes only three ingredients: lemon, Castile soap and...
Try This Delicious No-Bake Vegan Snack
When you go to the supermarket, there are hundreds of snack options, yet the large majority are overly processed, high in fat, packed with sugar and devoid of any true nutritional value. Being an avid outdoor enthusiast, I often go hiking and need snacks — I'm actually climbing Mount Snowdon today, the highest mountain in Wales, yay! Whether I'm camping...
Chronic Fatigue And Your Gut: A Newly Discovered Connection
Despite all of the Western world's advances in medical research, one disorder that we still know relatively little about is chronic fatigue syndrome, commonly abbreviated as CFS. There are currently no proven triggers for CFS, and until only recently, it was thought by many to be psychological. Today, we know that CFS is a physiological problem — it's not all...
5 Benefits Of Hot Yoga
You’ve probably heard about the benefits of yoga. Many believe it can improve flexibility and positively impact your emotional and psychological state, among other benefits. But yoga is not just a cookie-cutter activity, and you may feel you’re better suited for some forms of yoga than others. What about “hot” yoga (including Bikram)? What are its benefits, and is...
Why “Fizzy” Water Is A Good Choice
As someone who has cast aside the diabetes-inducing effects of soda and other sugar-enriched beverages, sparkling water has become one of my favorite “special occasion” drinks. Whether I’m just relaxing outside on a deck chair or hanging with friends in my local sun-dappled beer garden, sparkling water makes an excellent replacement for things like tonic, Coca-Cola, Sprite or even...
Make Your Own Toxin-Free Deodorant
Did you know that your skin is the largest organ in your body? This important organ also absorbs most things that you put on it, therefore, you should be extremely careful about what comes into contact with your skin. The Environmental Working Group says consumers may be unaware of the dangerous chemicals lurking in their go-to products. This is...
