17 Foods To Supercharge Your Metabolism
Despite what you may have heard, the speed of your metabolism isn’t a direct product of your genes. Lifestyle and habits actually play a huge role in whether your metabolism is working for you — or against you. Habits like exercise, eating more protein, and incorporating more warming spices and herbs into your diet have all been shown to...
Unsung Heroes: War Dogs And Other Military Animals
Lucca is 12 years old but has spent more than six years in the US military. On April 5, this German shepherd became the first American dog to receive Britain’s prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal, the highest honor awarded for animal military service. The medal has been awarded since 1943 by the British charity the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals...
Want To Be Less Anxious? Try Group Drumming
There must be another way to “beat” anxiety and depression than taking Prozac. According to research there is — and “beat” is the operative word. Researchers have found evidence of a surprisingly effective treatment for anxiety and depression — and it doesn’t come in a pill. Why drumming? Drumming is universal. It transcends age, gender, race and nationality. It doesn’t require...
Suddenly, The U.S. Sending Oil Everywhere
Last December, the 40-year ban on exporting oil from the United States was lifted and, as a result, American oil can be found across the globe. The new arrangements may mean more money for U.S. producers but poses a potential problem for OPEC and the Saudis. Just a few weeks after the ban was lifted, two tankers full of American...
5 Changes That Ensure Social Security Survives
Everyone agrees that social security is broken. The ratio of current workers paying into the system to retiring workers expecting benefits is leaving a financial gap. There is not enough money coming in to pay for all the benefits promised. This gap is currently being financed by the Social Security Fund, a cash reserve the Social Security Administration saved when...
Campbell’s To Remove BPA From Its Cans By Mid-2017
Campbell’s, the North American producer of canned soups, began using cans with lining made from BPA-free acrylic or polyester materials in March 2016, and will continue to introduce the new linings throughout the US and Canada in 2017. Mark Alexander, president of Americas Simple Meals and Beverages, speaks out “Our decision to speak publically about our current timeline is driven by...
Release Tight Shoulders With These 3 Gentle Yoga Poses
Tension in the shoulders and neck is one of the most common physical complaints people have in our society. So many aspects of modern life can cause or trigger this problem: poor posture, stress and anxiety, overworking your upper body at the gym, sitting at the computer all day, slumping over a steering wheel as you head to and...
Top 3 Ways To Balance Thyroid Function
The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck, and it is one of the most important organs in the body. The thyroid gland produces hormones, which control some of our most significant bodily functions, including weight management, energy utilization, metabolism and sleeping patterns. It is essential in protein synthesis, temperature regulation and cell oxygen...
Is BMI Bogus?
As a nation ironically plagued by both obesity and vanity, America has a certain fascination with quantifying weight gain and loss. Data provided by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases suggests that more than two in three American adults are overweight and more than one in three are obese. These classifications, while very concerning, are...
Kelee Meditation and the Art of Journaling
Recently, there have been several articles on Kelee® meditation and how it benefits your health. For those of you who have started doing the Kelee meditation practice, we have a tool to assist you in understanding and tracking your personal development. We recommend, A Daily Prescription for Natural Health, a special journal that helps you to understand your thoughts...
