Stop Inflammation Naturally Before It Stops You
If you have ever had a sore throat, rash or a sprained ankle, you have experienced the body’s response: inflammation. In specific cases, for a short period of time, inflammation is what the body naturally does to fight infection, heal injuries and combat irritants. However, it is imperative that you stop inflammation when it becomes chronic. No brakes Chronic inflammation is...
Just Add Guacamole: A Chip Truck And Beer Truck Crash On I-95
Beer and chips? This accident was every football fan’s favorite dream— all that was missing was a little guacamole. Luckily, no was was injured when a Busch beer truck crashed into a Frito-Lay chip truck on Florida’s Interstate 95 in Brevard County. The smash occurred around 3:10 a.m. today, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The accident shut down all of...
The Potent Power Of Affirmations
First popularized by French psychologist Émile Coué in the 1920s, self-affirmations are still an essential practice recommended by many psychologists, personal coaches, and self-help “gurus” such as Louise Hay, Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer and Tony Robbins. But is this all hype, or do affirmations really make you happier, healthier and more successful? The power of the mind According to...
3 Environmental Innovations That Give Us Hope For The Planet
Lately, there has been a flood of bad news concerning the environment. Landfill waste is rising, the pollution of our air and waterways continues, and climate change is wreaking havoc. However, the good news is, all the bad news seems to be giving us a wake-up call. Dispersed with all the bad news are stories of some truly remarkable...
Pioneer Biologists Are Publishing Directly To The Internet
Scientific breakthroughs, in various fields, have the power to change the world, often for the better. This is evidenced throughout history. We have abolished or controlled many once-fatal diseases, and the medical technology we have today saves a lot of lives. In the case of groundbreaking scientific discoveries, it is in the public’s interest to know about them as quickly...
Podcast Episode #27: Why Cheat Meals are Stupid & Why I Eat at the Same Restaurant 2-3 Days per Week
In this shorter podcast, Jake talks about what makes him go to the same restaurant three days a week. Is it the food or the customer service? Plus, Jake reveals the winner of the Yeti cooler and answers a question about cheat meals. Are cheat meals a good idea and should we implement them into our lifestyle? or listen below...
Is Your Pooch A Potential Therapy Dog?
The actual therapeutic role of a trained therapy dog lies in providing emotional support and comfort, even if just for a brief period. They don’t do tricks or perform services. Their value consists of making a cancer patient forget the rigors of treatment, if only temporarily, or brightening the day of a resident in a nursing home. Besides, rehabilitation...
3 Easy Things To Do To Learn About Crime In Your Area
Protecting your home and family can seem daunting, but there are a number of websites that can help you track the criminal activity in and around your neighborhood. You don’t have to wait until something bad happens. There are also several things that you can do around the house to protect yourself. Sign up for email alerts Websites like SpotCrime.com...
7 (Scientific!) Ways Nature Makes You Happy And Healthy
As we learn more and more about healing and disease prevention, study after study suggests that one of the most powerful sources of health and happiness may be found in own backyards. In fact, scientists are finding that spending time in nature can support mental and physical health in all kinds of ways! Here are seven of them: Spending time...
How Being A Perfectionist Can Squash Your Health
It’s tempting to think that if you follow the “right” diet religiously and work out every day, you’ll achieve and maintain the kind of health you want. While keeping up with good habits is beneficial, doing so from a place of perfectionism is not. Here are seven ways that perfectionism can damage your health. The boomerang effect If you’re constantly pushing...
