Starbucks’ Not-So-Healthy Alternatives, Plus an Outright Health Nightmare
Starbucks has a bit of a split personality this spring. On one hand, the famed coffee retailer has announced a new line of "healthy" smoothies, which include the well-known superfood, kale. On the other, it has also just announced the arrival of the S'Mores Frappuccino: a whirlwind of sugar and other nasty ingredients. While this may seem strange, peeking below...
Top 19 Peppermint Oil Fixes
Peppermint oil has many surprising uses both inside and outside of the kitchen. Its most active ingredients include menthol (35 percent to 45 percent) and menthone (10 to 30 percent). It is a formidable, but safe, natural remedy that may be one of the most versatile essential oils in the world. This article explores its applicability and reveals the...
Androgenetic Alopecia: Causes and Natural Treatments That Work
It can be triggered by a wide array of things including diet, stress, genes, inflammation, or a disorder of some sort. While many people use chemical treatments to control their hair loss, I have discovered natural remedies and dietary changes that work to treat two of the three root causes of alopecia. In 2009, at the age of 25, I...
Laser Technology for Wound Healing May Soon Be Fact Not Science Fiction
It seems like an idea that came right out of an episode of Star Trek, but according to Israeli scientists, using lasers for wound healing will soon be a reality. The next big leap in healthcare Researchers from Tel Aviv University have been hard at work on the idea of using futuristic laser technology for closing surgical incisions and wounds, rather...
Unexpected Health Benefits of a Good Cheese
Despite decades of the medical establishment recommending a reduced or nonexistent intake of unpasteurized and high-fat dairy, recent research has found that the hearty traditional cheeses commonly eaten in France and other parts of Europe have multiple health benefits. Here are some excellent reasons to enjoy your favourite cheese with no guilt whatsoever: Nutrition without allergens Good quality cheese is essentially fermented...
Whole Grains: Nutrient-Rich Superfoods or Inflammatory Blood-Sugar-Busters?
Whole grains are one of the most heavily marketed, medically recommended health foods out there. They are the largest category in the government food pyramid, with six to eight servings recommended per day for adults. But did you know that grains can cause blood sugar dysregulation, mineral malabsorption, chronic inflammation, leaky gut syndrome, and autoimmune disorders? You might be thinking,...
Podcast Episode #1: Coconut Oil, The “Dadbod” Craze & Embarrassing Underwear Experience
Today we launch our first ever podcast! We discuss "Street Food," the importance of teaching your children this specific swim lesson for the summer, the "Dadbod" craze, an incredibly embarrassing "underwear story" that teaches us all that we should not be like everyone else, the ridiculous fad that teens should not be doing with their lips, and of course,...
Soothe Sciatica With These 4 Yoga Poses
It is estimated that 40 percent of adults have experienced sciatica at some point in their lives. This condition is characterized by pain, tenderness, tingling, or numbness in the lower back, butt, back of the thigh, and/or calf, usually on one side. Although sciatica can be caused by a number of things, one common cause is tightness in the piriformis...
8 Reasons Why I Meditate Daily – And You Should, Too!
Ever since I can remember, I have struggled with anxiety. It has varied in severity throughout my life, but it has always been present — a weight I have carried and tried to manage, sometimes more successfully than others. It helps to know I am not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, just over 18 percent...
Saving Money on Organic Produce
Switching to organic produce can help families financially by preventing illnesses linked to harmful pesticides, chemicals and genetic modifications. Purchasing quality, organic produce can sometimes put a strain on a family's grocery budget though. With the right information, one can typically afford safe, healthy food even when on a very tight budget. Below are a few ideas to help...
