5 Ways Pineapple Can Nourish Your Skin
I think of pineapple and my mind immediately takes me to a Caribbean island paradise, lounging on the beach in the sun and sipping on piña coladas. Or simply feeling a little exotic at my next supermarket shop and splashing out on a juicy pineapple to make a delicious fruit salad at home, once again with images of golden...
Lemongrass: The All-Natural Bug Repellent
Backcountry camping, something which is a major part of my life, means that I often witness many incredible experiences — untouched trails, calm lake views and complete solitude. Although most moments seem like a dream, there's also many moments that aren't the most desirable. You can often prepare for the weather, but there's one thing that's for certain, no matter...
This Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Will Transform Your Health
Inflammation begins in your gut, so it only makes sense to nourish your body with whole foods that contain anti-inflammatory properties. This smoothie tastes delicious and is loaded with some of the best functional foods that fight inflammation. If you suffer from conditions such as obesity, peripheral neuropathy, diabetes, celiac disease, heart disease, stroke, migraines, psoriasis, thyroid issues, dental...
12 Foods That Help Prevent Alzheimer’s And Dementia (And 5 To Avoid)
Just as what you eat can affect your heart, a growing body of research shows it’s just as important for your brain health. For example, a recent study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago shows the MIND diet—a plan they created—could lower the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 53 percent. That’s significant considering the debilitating effects...
8 Benefits Of Having A Workout Buddy
Ideally, we’d all like to find a type of exercise that we genuinely enjoy. Not all of us like going to the gym, for example, but maybe going for a jog or a bike ride may be more appealing. But even for the die-hard fitness junkies, there are those days when we’d much rather stay in bed than get...
Can 3D Printing Save The Rhino?
Dealing in rhino horn is a tantalizingly lucrative business. One kilogram (35 ounces) of a complete horn can bring in $60,000 on the illegal market. Another report found the horn of an Asian Rhino – which is typically smaller in size – can sell for $45,000. Whatever the exact price, one thing is certain: the markets favor poaching. Falling rhino numbers further iterate...
Drones To Deliver Vaccine To Endangered Ferrets
The black-footed ferret is in trouble. The kind of trouble that can wipe a species off the map. This particular species has been endangered since 1967, and at last count only 300 were known to live in the wild. This is after 20 years of conservation efforts spanning 27 reintroduction sites in North America. As evidenced by the numbers,...
New Cyborg Stingray Powered By A Rat’s Heart
Twenty years ago, American Star Trek fans gasped in awe and fascinated fear as the Borg announced, “You will be assimilated.” They were humanoid, but they weren’t quite human. Flesh and bone had been intertwined with metal and electronics, crafted together to create something both human and machine. Fast forward and we’ve decided to tackle the same conundrum of life...
Drink This Watercress Tea To Boost Immunity
While living in England for six months, I ate a ridiculous amount of watercress. Being able to purchase a large organic bag for one British pound (approximately $1.33) meant that watercress side salads were often on the menu. Of course, I also took part in a traditional afternoon tea or two, indulging in the cutest little sandwiches, stuffed with —...
4 Ways To Use Oranges In Your Beauty Routine
Summer is finally upon us, a time in which fresh, vibrant citrus fruits are brought to the forefront of our diet. As the matriarch of the citrus family, oranges provide our mouths with a flavor explosion, our immune systems with a vitamin C boost and our homes with a splash of vivid color. When it comes to uses beyond the...
