15 Ways To Sneak Exercise Into Your Day
You don’t have to set aside an hour every day to exercise. In fact, research suggests that short, one- to two-minute bouts of movement throughout the day can be just as beneficial as longer, more structured sweat sessions. Exercising can also be a lot more convenient when you only have to do it for a couple of minutes at...
Mold Found Growing In Child’s Sippy Cup
I remember when my oldest child (now 20) was a teetering toddler who loved, loved, loved her sippy cup. What a great invention: A cup that didn't spill gave both her and me freedom. I could set her loose around the house, in the car, etc., without the worry that she would spill her drink all over the place....
How I Fixed My Suicidal Thoughts, Panic Attacks And Depression With Meditation
When I was four years old, I experienced the most frightening, heart-pounding nightmares. These weren’t your typical nightmares of being chased by a gorilla or bear. These were deep, frightening nightmares that would shake me to my core. I would wake up sweating, out of breath, in absolute fear. These nightmares, which are still hard to put into words today,...
Johnson & Johnson To Pay $72 Million Based On Cancer-Related Death
Many products on the market today contain harmful additives that impact hormone levels and increase the risk of disease — this is nothing new. Although you would expect companies to be ethically sound, especially when distributing products intended for babies, unfortunately, this isn't the case. Awareness is lacking, and possible health risks associated with many products are not reported to...
Go Light And Healthy With Thai-Inspired Soups
Packed with exotic spice and flavor, these simple soup recipes will warm you up without weighing you down. Hit your local Asian grocery store and pick up some gluten-free fish sauce, kaffir lime leaves and bird’s eye chilies or Thai chilies. These unmistakable Thai flavors will make your soup sing! As always, choose fresh, organic ingredients when available. Enjoy! —Katherine Marko Katherine Marko...
Florida’s “Toilet” Lake Threatens The Economy And Surrounding Ecology
South Florida is one of the Sunshine State's tourist hot spots, known for its stunning coastline, sandy beaches and captivating wildlife. With the prime tourist season in effect, Florida's coasts have another less desirable visitor: dark, highly polluted freshwater. Being the wettest January in over seven decades, heavy rainfall has caused water levels to rise in Lake Okeechobee, located in...
Hershey’s Newest Sugar Overload: Carrot Cake Kisses
Spring is in the air, and Easter is just around the corner. Many people like to bring in the season with a yummy carrot cake. Carrots are, of course, the favorite food of the famous Easter Bunny. The Hershey Company is seeking to capitalize on America's springtime love of carrot cake by unveiling Carrot Cake Kisses, one of the newest...
No More Pretending: D.A.R.E. Says Cannabis No Longer A Gateway Drug
I don't smoke pot, but if I had a medical condition that warranted its use, I would use it without a doubt. I probably would not smoke it as I don't want to inhale smoke into my lungs. I would, however, find another way to reap all of its amazing therapeutic benefits, such as juicing, capsules, or using its...
What Coffee And Tomato Juice Have To Do With Your Workout
Perk up! Grab a cup of coffee with coconut oil (psst! — it’s much healthier than processed creamer) and you’ve got a sweet thing going for that morning workout. Not only does coffee with coconut oil give you an extraordinary energy boost, the heart benefits are terrific, too. Once you’ve got your move on, cool down with a tall...
Stress May Mess With Spacial Awareness
It's a plain and simple fact that many of us in this country are way too stressed, way too much of the time. Besides interfering with our ability to enjoy life, all of that stress can be hazardous to our health. We've previously covered how stress can be toxic to your gut health, and therefore your immune system, how...
