Snake Surfs to the Beach (Watch out for These 3 Summer Critters)
On Wednesday May 6th, an unexpected critter was spotted among the sea foam on Jacksonville Beach, Florida. A surfer spotted the snake and posted pictures on 911surfreport.com. Needless to say, this sighting caused quite a bit of panic in the community of beachgoers. The slithering party crasher is believed to have been a yellow rat snake, non-venomous and mostly...
11 Reasons to Practice Tai Chi
Modern medicine has provided some very important advances and knowledge, but sometimes ancient practices are still just as effective, if not more so. Such is the case with the practice of tai chi, which is recognized as powerful and effective by most medical practitioners. Tai chi can provide a wealth of benefits for your health. Here are just a...
Why I Eat Coconut Oil and You Should Too!
Coconut oil is a staple in my home, and has been ever since I discovered its amazing taste and therapeutic value about eight years ago. Today, I don't cook with anything else. I also keep a jar in my kitchen, my bathroom, and by my bedside table. I tell all my family and friends, and even people I don't...
Improve Your Skin With DIY Make-Up
To women, make-up is more than just a tool to conceal and contour. It is a method for self- expression of a woman's own personal style. Sadly, many popular cosmetics brands produce chemical-ridden products that can be detrimental to one's health. Designing safe cosmetics at home provides the ultimate freedom to women who want to play with colors, perfectly...
If You Really Want to Lose Weight Then Stop These Guaranteed Ways to Fail
The secret to losing weight and keeping it off is to make a lasting, long-term commitment to doing exactly that. Trying short-term fixes like crash diets are never going to be a lasting solution. Crash dieting Far too many people want to lose weight but flip flop on commitment until a big event is just around the corner, like a wedding....
Google Engineered Robots Might Perform Your Surgery Someday
Google is looking at more than just ways to improve your internet searching experience. They have teamed up with Johnson & Johnson on a joint venture to develop robots that will be capable of performing surgery. Robotic surgery assistants According to the two companies, the plan is to develop a "platform" for creating robotic assistants that can function alongside surgeons in...
Feeling Moody? You May Need Magnesium
The daily stresses of life can be difficult to navigate, and sometimes you may find yourself struggling with mood swings. These highs and lows can take a toll on your life, your career, and your relationships. For a natural solution, you may want to try increasing your magnesium intake. Understanding mood swings For the most part, mood swings are the product of...
Why You Might Want to Try Something Creative When You’re Sleepy
In order to be truly creative, we need to step out of our comfort zones: to color outside the lines, if you will. While this can mean different things for different people—everyone has a certain rhythm to their own creativity—one way to boost yours may be to tackle a creative project when you're sleepy. This may seem strange at first,...
Reduce Arthritis Pain and 20 Other Benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon is known for its spicy, exotic taste and alluring aroma. Although it is used to enhance the flavor of foods and the scent of rooms, it has many important and useful applications that are often overlooked. High in nutrients, cleansing properties and healing attributes, cinnamon is certainly a spice to be treasured. Anti-oxidant Antioxidants are widely known to reduce free-radicals...
New Study Links Monsanto’s Roundup with Antibiotic Resistance
More and more research continues to emerge about the dangers of Monsanto’s Roundup. So far the herbicide has been linked to autism, allergies, infertility, and cancer, among other conditions. A recent peer-reviewed study has suggested that Roundup may have another harmful consequence we can add to this already alarming list: antibiotic resistance. The study, which was published in the journal...
