Want a High Sperm Count? Ditch the Processed Meat and Try These Alternatives
If your sperm count is keeping you awake at night and putting stress on your relationship, you may want to look at your diet. Specifically, examine your intake of processed red meat! A recent study, published this past summer in Fertility & Sterility (2015), found that processed meat may have a negative effect on your swimmers. The study involved...
Heroic Doggie Moms Show Strong Maternal Instincts
While the animal kingdom often seems cruel and, well, "dog eat dog," ironically, dogs often prove to be an exception. Take the example of a mother dog in Tel Aviv, Israel, literally risking her own life to save her puppies from drowning. As a recently circulating video depicts, the puppies were trapped in a flooded military building, and all...
8 Benefits of Using Coconut Oil on Your Skin
You know coconut oil is good for you. It has properties that benefit the body inside and out. Many celebrities and health nuts alike swear by the beneficial properties of coconut oil for the skin. So, is coconut oil really that good for the skin? Here are eight reasons to give it a try! Fights bacteria Coconut oil contains the bacteria-fighting...
Passion and Love: Separate States or Intrinsically Intertwined?
Valentine's Day is here, and relationships are likely on most people's minds. Whether you're paired or single, the interplay of love and passion is interesting food for thought. Some people separate these two concepts into distinct categories, and for others, they are one. When we think about what passion and love are, however, it becomes clear that this area...
This Country Just Made Wasting Food Illegal
France just became the first country in the world to make it illegal for supermarkets to throw away or purposefully spoil unsold food. The unanimously passed law requires that supermarkets donate all unsold food to charities and food banks instead. Why they did it Harsh economic conditions in recent years led to a rising number of supermarket dumpster foragers, or people...
9 Ways to Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a difficult holiday for many people. The single people feel left out, the broke wonder what they can offer to their Valentine for free, and couples stress over finding just the right way to say “I love you” to each other. Good news! We know a way to help you ditch the stress and stop feeling...
Podcast Episode #23: Kelee® Meditation, Take Shoes off Indoors?, Bernie vs. Trump
In Episode 23, we will be giving away a GoPro for one lucky listener. Be sure to listen to find out how you can win! Do you take your shoes off when you go indoors? There is a ton of bacteria on the soles of your shoes and you could be spreading E. coli and C. diff around your house...
11 Reasons to Sip on Lemon Water with Chia Seeds
Are you searching for a daily elixir that is all-around spectacular for your health? One great option is warm lemon water with a couple of tablespoons of chia seeds. This is one beverage that's great to sip throughout the day, due to its numerous health benefits. Lemon water alone is very healthy, and superfood chia seeds add even more...
High-Flying Windmills: An Exciting Clean Energy Possibility
Our planet's need for green, renewable energy is all too real. The coal and oil industries are polluting the planet — and we have limited reserves of both. Natural gas also comes with hazards. According to an article entitled "The Hidden Cost of Fossil Fuels" published by the Union of Concerned Scientists: "... Some energy costs are not included in...
Standing Desks May Boost Students’ Brainpower
For generations, students have been told to sit down at their desks for their daily lessons. Except for gym class and occasional field trips, students of all ages generally spend most of their school day sitting down. However, we now know that sitting down all day can be extremely detrimental to our health — to our hearts, muscles, and to...
