WATCH: Homemade Clove And Honey Face Scrub
Take a look at any commercial face scrub and you’ll see a medley of chemicals listed as ingredients. I’m not sure exactly how bad all these chemicals are for the human body, but I do know that many of them are forbidden to children and pregnant woman. Any chemical that isn’t safe for a pregnant woman or child should...
Parents: Avoid These Dangers Of Overscheduling Your Kids
It's summer vacation! For kids, this means a solid three-month break from classes, homework and after-school activities. For parents, it may mean trying to fill the time with things to do. Many parents see summer as an opportunity to sign their kids up for a bunch of fun activities. After all, you don't want the kids getting bored, do...
9 Foods You Should Put In Your Hair
At first mention, the idea of putting food in your hair may seem pretty odd, and very messy. However, there are many foods that work great to keep your hair clean, moisturized and looking its best. Many real, natural foods can even replace your normal hair care and styling products. If you're using conventional personal care products, you're exposing yourself...
Animals Helping People Is More Common Than You Think
A Labrador retriever in Mexico is being heralded a hero after helping to save the life of a 14-year-old boy who got lost in some hard wilderness for nearly two days. Juan Heriberto Trevino was attending a summer camp in Mexico’s Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range when he was sent to gather firewood. While looking around in the mountainous terrain, he...
8 Great Environmental Groups To Support
There are hundreds of environmental organizations in the United States alone. Knowing which organizations make the most efficient use of their donations and which charities are the most effective at improving the health of our planet can be a difficult task. The average person simply doesn’t have the time to investigate a charity they wish to support, which is...
Why Are Indian Women Reaching Menopause At Age 29?
Menopause in your 20s. It seems like a strange concept, implying that females who have only recently reached womanhood are abruptly finding themselves experiencing the same symptoms that most women experience in their 50s. A recent study conducted by the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) has found that a surprising proportion of Indian women are experiencing just that. The...
Drink Hibiscus Tea For Heart Health, Lower Cholesterol And More
I first discovered the joys of hibiscus tea while traveling through Mexico and Central America late last year. After the first sip, I was instantly in love. The deep ruby hues of the drink itself, followed by the rich, natural sweetness and slightly sour aftertaste made for a wonderfully refreshing drink amidst the sweaty crowds of Playa Del Carmen,...
8 Benefits Of Yoga Beyond Weight Loss
Part of what has made yoga so popular is the idea of the “yoga body” – a body type that is supposedly long and slender. And many of us believe that practicing yoga on a regular basis will help us achieve that. The reality is, this may or may not be true. Yoga is practiced effectively by people of...
11 Uses For Witch Hazel (#7 Is Awesome)
Witch hazel is a topical astringent extracted from the bark and leaves of Hamamelis virginiana, commonly known as the North American witch hazel shrub. Native Americans traditionally valued this plant for its wide range of medicinal properties, extracting the healing compounds from its leaves and bark to use as a poultice for treating anything from skin irritations to painful...
7 Benefits Of Taking A New Class At The Gym
It’s not always easy to find time to work out. And gyms, of course, come with a price tag. These are important factors to consider when you’re deciding whether to sign up for a new class — and there are certainly plenty of reasons why this might not be the right time for you to do so. But there are...
