The 3-Day Weekend May Be the Healthiest Health Strategy Ever
Is this even possible? You may be surprised, but many countries around the globe have already adopted or are currently toying with the idea of a three-day weekend in order to promote a healthier work/life balance and increase the productivity and creativity of employees. In the Netherlands a workweek is approximately 29 hours, Denmark and Norway around 33...
Company Breathes New Life into Old WWII London Bomb Shelter
Traffic rolls by and millions of footsteps pound the pavement of London streets, but 100 feet below grows a treasure trove of green goodness. Growing Underground is the world’s first subterranean farm, and it looks like something from another world. Vertical hydroponic beds line long lanes of this underground world, growing Thai basil, watercress, mustard leaf, pea shoots, radish, mizuna...
Zip-Lining Injuries Soar with Activity’s Popularity
Zipping down a cable at death-defying heights as you cross between trees or soar above remote areas is certainly a thrilling alternative activity. However, zip line accidents and injuries are steadily increasing as the number of zip line enthusiasts climb, according to United States emergency room data. A very recent study published in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine (2015)...
Teen Develops Hepatitis from Drinking Too Much Green Tea
A new study shows that we can indeed have too much of a good thing. A report published this month in BMJ profiled the case of a 16-year-old girl who suffered from hepatitis after drinking too much green tea. Green tea has long been lauded as a healthful drink, but this new evidence serves as a warning that, just...
Improve Your Sleep and Health by Connecting with Nature
A recent study published in Preventive Medicine (2015) found that men and seniors sleep better when they have access to nature. The study surveyed over 255,000 adults across the United States and found that participants who had access to nature slept badly fewer than seven nights per month. Those who had less access to nature slept poorly up to...
Weed Now a 100 Percent Legal Purchase in Oregon
October 1, 2015 marks another historic moment in Oregon’s marijuana initiative. It was a long wait for many Oregonians who have long anticipated the day when they would be legally allowed to purchase weed in a store, without a medical card or hassle from law enforcement. The scene was reminiscent of long lines of people anxiously awaiting their moment to...
Podcast Episode #16: Vitamix Giveaway and Why Ninjas Suck, Death of Parents and Loved Ones
Listen to today’s podcast to find out how you can win a free Vitamix! Today we have a very special guest to our show. Danielle Mignogna is one of Jake’s closest friends and she joins in the discussion. Jake recently discovered a super high-energy 5 ingredient drink from famed surfer, Laird Hamilton. Danielle tried one of Jake’s raw egg smoothies and gives...
Teal Pumpkins Make Halloween Safe for Kids with Food Allergies
Food allergens can be found behind every door and in every bowl of assorted candy at Halloween. For most kids and adults, food allergies are not even a thought, but for some, trick-or-treating can really be a scary experience. However, a new initiative is paving the way for a safer Halloween by increasing awareness of this issue. The number of...
Want a Healthier Body? Here’s the Veggie You Really Need to Be Eating!
It appears that one of the veggies many of us may turn our noses up at just might be the “it” veggie of the year. Studies are showing that the humble okra is incredibly rich in nutritional properties, and may help prevent diabetes, heart disease, and even weight gain. However, before you fry up some okra, let's take a...
Why “Thumper” Should Be on Your Table Tonight
Living in South America has allowed me to experiment with a few new ingredients in the kitchen. One of which is rabbit. There is nothing quite like the savory flavors of rabbit to tantalize the taste buds. Couple your rabbit with quinoa, deliciously ripened baby tomatoes, a bottle of red, and you will be one happy camper. For some in...
